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| Carbon-Carbon Composite (3D structure) | ||||
| Composition: carbon matrix + 3D oriented carbon fibers | ||||
| Property | Value in metric unit | Value in US unit | ||
| Density | 1.8 *10³ | kg/m³ | 112 | lb/ft³ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flexural strength (Z direction) | 96 | MPa | 13900 | psi |
| Flexural strength (X-Y direction) | 38 | MPa | 5500 | psi |
| Compressive strength (Z direction) | 96 | MPa | 13900 | psi |
| Compressive strength (X-Y direction) | 73 | MPa | 10600 | psi |
| Tensile strength (Z direction) | 79 | MPa | 11500 | psi |
| Tensile strength (X-Y direction) | 25 | MPa | 3600 | psi |
| Modulus of elasticity (Z direction) | 89 | GPa | 12900 | ksi |
| Modulus of elasticity (X-Y direction) | 25 | GPa | 3600 | ksi |
| Flexural modulus of elasticity (Z direction) | 19 | GPa | 2800 | ksi |
| Flexural modulus of elasticity (X-Y direction) | 5.7 | GPa | 830 | ksi |
| Thermal conductivity (200ºC, Z direction) | 148 | W/(m*K) | 1026 | BTU*in/(hr*ft²*ºF) |
| Thermal conductivity (200ºC, X-Y direction) | 130 | W/(m*K) | 901 | BTU*in/(hr*ft²*ºF) |
| Specific heat capacity, 200ºC | 1338 | J/(kg*K) | 0.32 | BTU/(lb*ºF) |