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| Typical SiC matrix reinforced by SiC long fibers | ||||
| Composition: Silicon carbon (SiC) matrix + SiC long (cont.) fibers | ||||
| Property | Value in metric unit | Value in US unit | ||
| Density | 2.1 *10³ | kg/m³ | 131 | lb/ft³ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modulus of elasticity | 96 | GPa | 13900 | ksi |
| Tensile strength | 262 | MPa | 38000 | psi |
| Compressive strength | 450 | MPa | 65260 | psi |
| Shear strength | 34 | MPa | 4930 | psi |
| Thermal expansion (20 ºC) | 2.7*10-6 | ºCˉ¹ | 1.5*10-6 | in/(in* ºF) |
| Thermal conductivity | 1.32 | W/(m*K) | 9.2 | BTU*in/(hr*ft²*ºF) |