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| Recrystallized Silicon Carbide (RSC) | ||||
| Chemical composition: SiC | ||||
| Property | Value in metric unit | Value in US unit | ||
| Density | 2.7 *10³ | kg/m³ | 168.5 | lb/ft³ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modulus of elasticity | 255 | GPa | 37000 | ksi |
| Flexural strength | 100 | MPa | 14500 | psi |
| Fracture toughness | 3 | MPa*m½ | 3 | MPa*m½ |
| Hardness | 25000 | HV | 25000 | HV |
| Thermal expansion (20 ºC) | 4.2*10-6 | ºCˉ¹ | 2.3*10-6 | in/(in* ºF) |
| Thermal conductivity | 20 | W/(m*K) | 139 | BTU*in/(hr*ft²*ºF) |
| Max. working temperature | 1650 | ºC | 3000 | ºF |

