Speed of sound in steel at different temperatures?

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How to calculate speed of sound through steel in different temperatures?
Is there a formula to calculate the speed of propagation of sound waves through steel (a steel bar, for example) according to the temperature of steel?
 
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berkeman said:
I did a Google search on speed of sound in steel vs temperature and got lots of good hits (Google even finished typing the word "temperature" for me). Here is the hit list:

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-e&q=speed+of+sound+in+steel+vs+temperature

Thank you.

As a curiosity, an article named "The Effect of Change of Temperature on the Velocity of Sound in Iron" was published in Nature magazine on 22 April 1886:

https://www.nature.com/articles/033582b0
 
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1. What is the speed of sound in steel at room temperature?

The speed of sound in steel at room temperature is approximately 5,960 meters per second.

2. How does the speed of sound in steel change with increasing temperature?

As the temperature of steel increases, the speed of sound in steel also increases. This is because the molecules in steel vibrate more rapidly at higher temperatures, allowing sound waves to travel faster through the material.

3. What is the relationship between the speed of sound in steel and temperature?

The speed of sound in steel is directly proportional to temperature. This means that as the temperature of steel increases, the speed of sound in steel also increases.

4. Can the speed of sound in steel be accurately predicted at different temperatures?

Yes, the speed of sound in steel at different temperatures can be accurately predicted using mathematical models and equations that take into account the material properties of steel and the temperature-dependent changes in its structure.

5. How does the speed of sound in steel compare to other materials at different temperatures?

Steel has a relatively high speed of sound compared to other materials, such as aluminum or plastic. At room temperature, steel typically has a higher speed of sound than most other common materials.

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