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Metal Matrix Composite MC-21

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Metal Matrix Composite MC-21
Composition: Aluminum alloy 359 + 20% SiC particles
Property Value in metric unit Value in US unit
Density 2.85 *10³ kg/m³ 178 lb/ft³
Modulus of elasticity 102.3 GPa 14800 ksi
Tensile strength (T6) 299 MPa 43370 psi
Yield strength (T6) 278 MPa 40320 psi
Elongation (T6) 0.43 % 0.43 %
Hardness 78 HRB 78 HRB
Thermal expansion (20 ºC) 19.0*10-6 ºCˉ¹ 10.6*10-6 in/(in* ºF)
Thermal conductivity 132 W/(m*K) 915 BTU*in/(hr*ft²*ºF)

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