AXF-5Q Graphite
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Applications
- Mechanical heart valves
- Orthopedic prosthetics
- Cancer treatments
Specifications
Particle size | 5 µm (200 µin) |
Pore size | 0.8 µm (32 µin) |
Total porosity | 20% volume |
Open porosity | 80% of total |
Apparent density | 1.78 g/cm3 (0.064 lb/in3) |
Compressive strength | 138 MPa (20,000 psi) |
Flexural strength1 | 86 MPa (12,500 psi) |
Tensile strength2 | 62 MPa (9,000 psi) |
Shore hardness | 74 |
Electrical resistivity | 1470 µΩ-cm (580 µΩ-in) |
Thermal conductivity | 95 W/m-K (55 Btu-ft/hr/ft2°F) |
Oxidation threshold3 | 450°C (840°F) |
1Measured using four-point bend method. 2Estimated at 70% of flexural strength. 3Temperature that results in 1% wt. loss in 24 hours. Oxidation threshold increases by approximately 100°C if graphite is purified. Test sample size equals 0.5" x 0.5" x 1.0".