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CVD Diamond vs. Granite

CVD diamond belongs to the non-oxide engineering ceramics classification, while granite belongs to the natural stone. There are 13 material properties with values for both materials. Properties with values for just one material (11, in this case) are not shown.

For each property being compared, the top bar is CVD diamond and the bottom bar is granite.

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Mechanical Properties

Elastic (Young's, Tensile) Modulus, GPa 1050
70
Poisson's Ratio 0.1
0.25
Tensile Strength: Ultimate (UTS), MPa 750
39

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity, J/kg-K 500
840
Thermal Conductivity, W/m-K 1900
2.7
Thermal Expansion, µm/m-K 1.0
7.4

Otherwise Unclassified Properties

Density, g/cm3 3.5
2.9

Common Calculations

Stiffness to Weight: Axial, points 170
14
Stiffness to Weight: Bending, points 96
48
Strength to Weight: Axial, points 59
3.8
Strength to Weight: Bending, points 52
9.0
Thermal Diffusivity, mm2/s 1080
1.1
Thermal Shock Resistance, points 51
5.4