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6092/SiC/17.5p O vs 6092/SiC/17.5p T6

Composite · 6092/SiC/17.5p grade comparison

6092/SiC/17.5p O and 6092/SiC/17.5p T6 are two grades of the same composite grade, 6092/SiC/17.5p: O (annealed) versus T6 (solution heat treated and artificially aged). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 6092/SiC/17.5p T6 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 434 MPa (62.9 ksi) against 150 MPa (21.8 ksi) for 6092/SiC/17.5p O, about 189% more; tensile strength follows at 483 MPa (70.1 ksi) vs 250 MPa (36.3 ksi). In exchange, 6092/SiC/17.5p O is the more ductile: elongation 12% versus 6% for 6092/SiC/17.5p T6. 6092/SiC/17.5p O runs hotter in service (200°C vs 150°C continuous).

6092/SiC/17.5p OChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.

6092/SiC/17.5p T6Choose it when strength drives the design.

6092/SiC/17.5p O vs 6092/SiC/17.5p T6: properties

6092/SiC/17.5p O6092/SiC/17.5p T6

Mechanical

Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.

Elastic (Young's) Modulus

99 GPa14.4 Msi
100 GPa14.5 Msi

Tensile Strength (Ultimate)

250 MPa36.3 ksi
483 MPa70.1 ksi

Yield Strength (0.2% offset)

150 MPa21.8 ksi
434 MPa62.9 ksi

Elongation at Break

12%
6%

Compressive Strength

160 MPa23.2 ksi
448 MPa65 ksi

Shear Strength

160 MPa23.2 ksi
290 MPa42.1 ksi

Fracture Toughness (K_IC)

22 MPa·√m20 ksi·√in
17 MPa·√m15.5 ksi·√in

Same in both: Shear Modulus 38.5 GPa5.6 Msi · Bulk Modulus 79 GPa11.5 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.29 · 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

175 W/m·K101 BTU/hr·ft·°F
165 W/m·K95.3 BTU/hr·ft·°F

Max Service Temperature (continuous)

200°C392 °F
150°C302 °F

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

5.3×10⁻⁸ Ω·m2.09 µΩ·in
6×10⁻⁸ Ω·m2.36 µΩ·in

Chemical & Environmental

Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).

Corrosion Resistance

58 / 100
55 / 100

Same in both: UV / Weathering Resistance 95 / 100

Manufacturability

FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.

Machinability

28 / 100
22 / 100

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.

1101001,000510Density (g/cm³)Yield strength (MPa) — log scale6092/SiC/17.5p

6092/SiC/17.5p O vs 6092/SiC/17.5p T6 — frequently asked

Is 6092/SiC/17.5p T6 stronger than 6092/SiC/17.5p O?

Yes. 6092/SiC/17.5p T6 has a typical yield strength of 434 MPa (62.9 ksi) against 150 MPa (21.8 ksi) for 6092/SiC/17.5p O — about 189% more. Tensile strength is 483 MPa (70.1 ksi) vs 250 MPa (36.3 ksi).

Which grade does FabDigit quote by default, O or T6?

T6 is the default 6092/SiC/17.5p condition in the FabDigit quote flow. 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 O or 6092/SiC/17.5p T6?

6092/SiC/17.5p O, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 28/100 against 22/100 for 6092/SiC/17.5p T6.

Ready to make it?

Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 6092/SiC/17.5p O and 6092/SiC/17.5p T6 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.