Research Article

Study on the Comprehensive Properties and Microstructures of A3-3 Matrix Graphite Related to the High Temperature Purification Treatment

Table 3

Characteristics of specimens of MG.

PropertyShapeOrientationDimension (mm)Amount of specimens

Crush strengthPebbleAxialr = 59.6–60.25
Transverse5
Thermal diffusivity and conductivityCylinderAxialØ12.7 × 23
Transverse3
CTE and its anisotropy (20–500°C)CylinderAxialØ6 × 253
Transverse3
Oxidation corrosion ratePebbleNullr = 59.6–60.23
Ash contentPebbleNullr = 59.6–60.22
Erosion ratePebbleNullr = 59.6–60.220
Number of dropsPebbleNullr = 59.6–60.25