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Carbon Foam (Graphitized High-Conductivity ORNL/PocoFoam type) vs Phenolic Foam (Closed-Cell Fire-Rated)

Property comparison of Carbon Foam (Graphitized High-Conductivity ORNL/PocoFoam type) and Phenolic Foam (Closed-Cell Fire-Rated), both foam.

Foam3 compared properties
PropertyCarbon Foam (Graphitized High-Conductivity ORNL/PocoFoam type)Phenolic Foam (Closed-Cell Fire-Rated)Difference
Density280 kg/m³40 kg/m³-86%
Thermal conductivity145 W/m·K0.02 W/m·K-100%
Specific heat710 J/kg·K1,300 J/kg·K+83%

Difference is Phenolic Foam (Closed-Cell Fire-Rated) relative to Carbon Foam (Graphitized High-Conductivity ORNL/PocoFoam type). Values are taken from the representative row of each material; both materials may have multiple heat treatments or conditions on their individual pages.

Identification

Carbon Foam (Graphitized High-Conductivity ORNL/PocoFoam type)
standard
ASTM C177
Phenolic Foam (Closed-Cell Fire-Rated)
standard
EN 13166

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