Spec Sheets
CFOAM® CARBON FOAM TYPICAL PROPERTIES (METRIC)
| Property | Test Method | Units | CFOAM20 | CFOAM25 | CFOAM30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal Density | ASTM D 1622 | g/cc | 0.32 | 0.40 | 0.48 |
| Compressive Strength | ASTM C 365 | kPa | 6,037 | 10,337 | 16,042 |
| Compressive Modulus | ASTM C 365 | MPa | 1,665 | 2,121 | 2,586 |
| Tensile Strength | ASTM C 297 | kPa | 2,250 | 3,573 | 5,214 |
| Tensile Modulus | ASTM C 297 | MPa | 1,708 | 1,996 | 2,266 |
| Shear Strength | Torsion Shear | kPa | 1,310 | 1,690 | 2,065 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | ASTM E 228 | ppm/ºC | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Thermal Conductivity | ASTM E 1225 / Laser Flash | W/m-K | 25ºC: 0.3 500ºC: 0.8 1000ºC: 1.0 2000ºC: 5.6 | 25°C: 0.4 500ºC: 1.0 1000ºC: 1.3 2000ºC: 6.7 | 25ºC: 0.5 500ºC: 1.2 1000ºC: 1.6 2000ºC: 7.8 |
| Maximum Operational Use Temperature | Application Dependent | ºC | Extended Use: 370 – Air 3,040 – Inert | Extended Use: 370 – Air 3,040 – Inert | Extended Use: 370 – Air 3,040 – Inert |
| Electrical Resistance | ASTM D 4496 | ohm-cm | Standard Product: 7×10-2 Tailorable from 2×10-3 to 2×106 | Standard Product: 6×10-2 Tailorable from 2×10-3 to 2×106 | Standard Product: 5×10-2 Tailorable from 2×10-3 to 2×106 |
| Fire Resistance | ISO 1182 ASTM E1354. E119 IMO FTP Pt I & III UL1709 | N/A | PASS | PASS | PASS |
CFOAM® CARBON FOAM TYPICAL PROPERTIES (US STANDARD)
| Property | Test Method | Units | CFOAM20 | CFOAM25 | CFOAM30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal Density | ASTM D 1622 | lbs/ft3 | 20 | 25 | 30 |
| Compressive Strength | ASTM C 365 | PSI | 876 | 1,500 | 2,327 |
| Compressive Modulus | ASTM C 365 | KSI | 241 | 308 | 375 |
| Tensile Strength | ASTM C 297 | PSI | 326 | 518 | 756 |
| Tensile Modulus | ASTM C 297 | KSI | 248 | 289 | 329 |
| Shear Strength | Torsion Shear | PSI | 190 | 245 | 300 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | ASTM E 228 | ppm/ºF | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Thermal Conductivity | ASTM E 1225 / Laser Flash | W/m-K | 77ºF: 0.3 932ºF: 0.70 1832ºF: 1.0 3632ºF: 4.0 | 77ºF: 0.4 932ºF: TBD 1832ºF: TBD 3632ºF: TBD | 77ºF: 0.5 932ºF: TBD 1832ºF: TBD 3632ºF: TBD |
| Maximum Operational Use Temperature | Application Dependent | ºF | Extended Use: 700 – Air 5,500 – Inert | Extended Use: 700 – Air 5,500 – Inert | Extended Use: 700 – Air 5,500 – Inert |
| Electrical Resistance | ASTM D 4496 | ohm-in | Standard Product: 2.7×10-2 Talorable from 8×10-4 to 8×105 | Standard Product: 2.7×10-2 Talorable from 8×10-4 to 8×105 | Standard Product: 2.7×10-2 Talorable from 8×10-4 to 8×105 |
| Fire Resistance | ISO 1182 ASTM E1354 & E119 IMO FTP Pt I & III UL 1709 | N/A | PASS | PASS | PASS |
CFOAM® 35 HTC TYPICAL PROPERTIES (METRIC)
| Test | Units | CFOAM35 HTC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal Density | ISO 12985-2 | cc | 0.40-0.50 |
| Compressive Strength | ISO 18515 | MPa | 1.50-1.80 |
| Compressive Modulus | ISO 18512 | MPa | 100-400 |
| Tensile Strength | ISO 12986-2 | MPa | 0.9-1.0 |
| Shear Strength | ISO 12986-2 | MPa | 1.0-4.0 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | ISO 14420 | ppm/ºC | 1.9-2.1 |
| Thermal Conductivity | ISO 12987 | W/m-K | 140-180 |
| Maximum Operational Use Temperature | Environment Dependent | ºC | 400 |
| Electrical Resistance | ISO 11713 | milliohm-cm | 3-4 |
| Pore Volume | Microscopy | % | > 70% |
| Mean Pore Size | Microscopy | Microns | 1200 |
CFOAM® 35 HTC TYPICAL PROPERTIES (US STANDARD)
| Test | Units | CFOAM35 HTC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal Density | ISO 12985-2 | lbs/ft3 | 25-31 |
| Compressive Strength | ISO 18515 | PSI | 218-261 |
| Compressive Modulus | ISO 18512 | KSI | 14-58 |
| Tensile Strength | ISO 12986-2 | PSI | 130-145 |
| Shear Strength | ISO 12986-2 | PSI | 145-580 |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | ISO 14420 | ppm/ºF | 1.1-1.2 |
| Thermal Conductivity | ISO 12987 | W/m-K | 140-180 |
| Maximum Operational Use Temperature | Environment Dependent | ºF | 750 |
| Electrical Resistance | ISO 11713 | milliohm-in | 1.2-1.6 |
| Pore Volume | Microscopy | % | > 70% |
| Mean Pore Size | Microscopy | Inches | 0.05 |