Glassy Carbon (Vitreous Carbon SIGRADUR-G grade) vs Pyrolytic Graphite (CVD In-Plane)
Property comparison of Glassy Carbon (Vitreous Carbon SIGRADUR-G grade) and Pyrolytic Graphite (CVD In-Plane), both carbon graphite.
| Property | Glassy Carbon (Vitreous Carbon SIGRADUR-G grade) | Pyrolytic Graphite (CVD In-Plane) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength | 100 MPa | 80 MPa | -20% |
| Density | 1,420 kg/m³ | 2,260 kg/m³ | +59% |
| Thermal conductivity | 6.3 W/m·K | 1,700 W/m·K | +26884% |
| Specific heat | 710 J/kg·K | 710 J/kg·K | 0% |
| Coefficient of thermal expansion | 0.000003 1/K | -0 1/K | -114% |
Difference is Pyrolytic Graphite (CVD In-Plane) relative to Glassy Carbon (Vitreous Carbon SIGRADUR-G grade). Values are taken from the representative row of each material; both materials may have multiple heat treatments or conditions on their individual pages.
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