Table 1 Properties of the SiCw.
From: Tensile and Fracture Properties of Silicon Carbide Whisker-Modified Cement-Based Materials
Crystal type | Beta |
|---|---|
Average diameter | 600Â nm |
Length | 10–20 μm |
Specific surface area | 30Â m2/g |
Particle morphology | Fibrous |
Color | Greyish-green |
Density (15 °C) | 3.216 g/cm3 |
Bulk density | 0.74Â g/cm3 |
Hardness (Mohs) | 9.5 |
Compressibility | 0.21 × 10–6 |