6092/SiC/17.5p T4 vs 6092/SiC/17.5p T6
Composite · 6092/SiC/17.5p grade comparison
6092/SiC/17.5p T4 and 6092/SiC/17.5p T6 are two grades of the same composite grade, 6092/SiC/17.5p: T4 (solution heat treated and naturally aged) 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 260 MPa (37.7 ksi) for 6092/SiC/17.5p T4, about 67% more; tensile strength follows at 483 MPa (70.1 ksi) vs 400 MPa (58 ksi). In exchange, 6092/SiC/17.5p T4 is the more ductile: elongation 9% versus 6% for 6092/SiC/17.5p T6. 6092/SiC/17.5p T6 runs hotter in service (150°C vs 120°C continuous).
6092/SiC/17.5p T4Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
6092/SiC/17.5p T6Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
6092/SiC/17.5p T4 vs 6092/SiC/17.5p T6: 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 T46092/SiC/17.5p T6
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
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 · 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 T4 vs 6092/SiC/17.5p T6 — frequently asked
Is 6092/SiC/17.5p T6 stronger than 6092/SiC/17.5p T4?
Yes. 6092/SiC/17.5p T6 has a typical yield strength of 434 MPa (62.9 ksi) against 260 MPa (37.7 ksi) for 6092/SiC/17.5p T4 — about 67% more. Tensile strength is 483 MPa (70.1 ksi) vs 400 MPa (58 ksi).
Which grade does FabDigit quote by default, T4 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.
When should I choose 6092/SiC/17.5p T4 over 6092/SiC/17.5p T6?
Pick 6092/SiC/17.5p T4 when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded. Pick 6092/SiC/17.5p T6 when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 6092/SiC/17.5p T4 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.