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| Metal matrix Composite Duralcan F3S.20S | ||||
| 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 | 98.6 | GPa | 14300 | ksi |
| Tensile strength (T6) | 359 | MPa | 52070 | psi |
| Yield strength (T6) | 338 | MPa | 49020 | psi |
| Elongation (T6) | 0.40 | % | 0.40 | % |
| Hardness | 77 | HRB | 77 | HRB |
| Thermal expansion (20 ºC) | 20.7*10-6 | ºCˉ¹ | 11.5*10-6 | in/(in* ºF) |
| Thermal conductivity | 144 | W/(m*K) | 999 | BTU*in/(hr*ft²*ºF) |