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Carbon foam

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Carbon foam
Chemical composition: carbon (C)
Property Value in metric unit Value in US unit
Bulk density 160 kg/m³ 10 lb/ft³
Modulus of elasticity 0.5 GPa 725 ksi
Compressive strength 5.5 MPa 800 psi
Flexural strength 1.7 MPa 250 psi
Thermal expansion 2.3*10-6 ºCˉ¹ 1.3*10-6 in/(in* ºF)
Thermal conductivity 0.15 W/(m*K) 1.0 BTU*in/(hr*ft²*ºF)
Electric resistivity 2500*10-6 Ohm*m 2500*10-4 Ohm*cm

PS - parallel to the surface
AS - across the surface

Applications: multi-layer sandwich panels and high temperature components in aeronautic, defense, fire protection, energetic equipment.

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