Typical Properties:

Average Apparent Density(gms/cm³): 1.65

Strength (RT):

              Compressive (psi):           15,000

              Flexural (psi):                   7,500

              Tensile (psi):                     5,000

Hardness (Shore Scleroscope C-2): 69

Average Pore Size (microns): 0.6

Electrical Resistivity (70 ^oF): 

              µ Ohm Inches:                750

              µ Ohm cm:                      1900

Thermal Conductivity (70 ^oF):

              (btu-ft./hr.-ft. ^{2- o}F):         44

              (Cal-cm/sec-cm. ^{2- o}C):    0.18

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (RT to 1000 ^oC):

              inch/inch/ ^oF x 10^-6:         4.3

              inch/inch/ ^oC x 10^-6:         7.8

Oxidation Threshold (^oC): 430

Average Purity ppm-total Ash: 700

Anisotropy (unitless) Variation in Property Values with Direction of Measurement: All grades are isotopic. Variations in property values with direction of measurement are negligible.

Uniformity (unitless): All grades are homogeneous. Structure and properties are consistent within each piece, from piece to piece, from lot to lot.

Total Ash Range: 100 - 300 ppm

Typical Analysis in PPM:

              Fe               50 - 200                Ti                1 - 5 

              Si                25 - 200                B                Trace 

              Al                10 - 50                  Li                Trace 

              Mg                Trace                  Ca               Trace 

              V                  50 - 100               K                Trace 

              Ni                 Trace                   Na              Trace