6092/SiC/17.5p F vs 6092/SiC/17.5p T4
Composite · 6092/SiC/17.5p grade comparison
6092/SiC/17.5p F and 6092/SiC/17.5p T4 are two grades of the same composite grade, 6092/SiC/17.5p: F (as fabricated) versus T4 (solution heat treated and naturally aged). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 6092/SiC/17.5p T4 is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 400 MPa (58 ksi) against 355 MPa (51.5 ksi) for 6092/SiC/17.5p F, about 13% more. 6092/SiC/17.5p F runs hotter in service (150°C vs 120°C continuous) and 6092/SiC/17.5p F conducts heat better (170 W/m·K vs 150 W/m·K).
6092/SiC/17.5p FChoose it when the part sees heat.
6092/SiC/17.5p T4Choose it when strength drives the design.
6092/SiC/17.5p F vs 6092/SiC/17.5p T4: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all composite grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
How to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all composite grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
6092/SiC/17.5p F6092/SiC/17.5p T4
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 100 GPa14.5 Msi · Shear Modulus 38.5 GPa5.6 Msi · Bulk Modulus 79 GPa11.5 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29 · Elongation at Break 9% · Compressive Modulus 102 GPa14.8 Msi
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 2.8 g/cm³0.1 lb/in³
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 840 J/kg·K0.2 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 16.4 µm/m·K9.1 µin/in·°F · Min Service Temperature -269°C-452 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: UV / Weathering Resistance 95 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Same in both: Polishability 45 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 280 MJ/kg120,378 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 18 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 1,300 L/kg156 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 2%
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every composite grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
6092/SiC/17.5p F vs 6092/SiC/17.5p T4 — frequently asked
Is 6092/SiC/17.5p T4 stronger than 6092/SiC/17.5p F?
Yes. 6092/SiC/17.5p T4 has a typical tensile strength of 400 MPa (58 ksi) against 355 MPa (51.5 ksi) for 6092/SiC/17.5p F — about 13% more.
Which grade does FabDigit quote by default, F or T4?
T6 is the default 6092/SiC/17.5p condition in the FabDigit quote flow (neither F nor T4). The other condition is available on request or by drawing note — specify it in the material field or the part notes and the quote is priced for it.
Which is easier to machine, 6092/SiC/17.5p F or 6092/SiC/17.5p T4?
6092/SiC/17.5p F, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 25/100 against 20/100 for 6092/SiC/17.5p T4.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 6092/SiC/17.5p F and 6092/SiC/17.5p T4 side by side — material, machining time, tolerance and finish in one quote. Certified material data ships with the order on request.
Typical handbook values for the conditions named above, normalised for comparison. Hardness on non-Brinell scales is converted approximately for charting only. Request certified data with your order for design-critical properties.