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SiC Matrix Composite reinforced by SiC long fibers (Hi-Nicalon type S)

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Hi-Nicalon type S
Composition: Silicon carbon (SiC) matrix + SiC long (cont.) fibers (12 mkm diameter)
Property Value in metric unit Value in US unit
Density 3.04 *10³ kg/m³ 190 lb/ft³
Modulus of elasticity 420 GPa 60900 ksi
Thermal heat capacity 630 J/(kg*K) 0.15 BTU/(lb*ºF)
Thermal conductivity 18 W/(m*K) 125 BTU*in/(hr*ft²*ºF)

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