Electrical Resistivity

Material              Resistivity       Temp. Coefficient
                    ohm metre *10^-8         %/deg C

Silver                    1.59                0.38
Copper                    1.673               0.4
Gold                      2.35                0.35
Aluminium                 2.655               0.4
Aluminium Alloy        to 5
Tungsten                  5.65                0.45
Zinc                      5.92                0.4
Brass 70/30               6.7
Nickel                    6.85                0.6
Phosphor Bronze           7
Iron                      9.7                 0.6
Platinum                 10.5 (12?)           0.39
Tin                      11.0                 0.045
60/40 Tin Lead Solder    14.6
Mild Steel               15
Stainless Steel 18-8     96
Mercury                  98.4                 0.09