Silicon Carbide Armor
Material Speficications
- Density g/cc (lbs/cu.in): 3.04-3.10 (0.11)
- Extreme toughness/impact resistance: 20 -22.5
- Compressive Strength, MPa (kpsi): 2000 (300)
- Flexural Strength, MPa (psi x 103): 250 (47)
- Impact Strength J/m2 50: 10
- Elastic Modulus, GPa (psi x 106): 390 (57)
- Fracture Toughness K1c (MPa m1/2, not less than): 4
- Sonic Velocity, m/sec (ft/sec): 11,000 (36,000)
- Maximum working temperature oC (oF): 1380 (2550)
- Wear Resistance (Impingement test): 0.14
- (Rubbing test): 0.20
- Thermal Conductivity W/m*K (20 oC): 120
- Thermal Shock Resistance, T, oC : 400
- Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 10-6/ oC: 4.3
- Specific Heat J/kg*K: 700
