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Machinable Ceramic Materials - Boron Carbide (B4C)

PROPERTY UNITS VALUE
 Mechanical    
 Density gm/cc 2.5
 Hardness Knoop 2900
 Tensile Strength kpsi -
 Modulus of Elasticity psi x 106 55
 Flexural Strength kpsi 50
 Compressive  Strength kpsi 275
 Poisson's Ratio - 0.18
 Fracture Toughness MPa m1/2 3.0-4.0
 Electrical    
 Dielectric Strength ac volts/mil Cndct
 Dielectric Constant (at 1 MHz) Cndct
 Volume Resistivity ohm-cm2/cm 1
 Thermal    
 Coefficient of
 Thermal Expansion
x10-6/°C 5.3
 Thermal Conductivity W/m°K ~50
 Specific Heat cal/g°C -
 Max Working Temp °C 600
 Shock Resistance °C diff. -
All properties are at room temperature unless otherwise noted.

Engineering data are representative, and are not intended as absolute nor warrantable. Manufacturer’s Data shown is blended from multiple sources and therefore illustrates the marketplace.

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Insaco Incorporated

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