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Mechanical properties of different materials for comparison of carbon nanotubes [16]
| Density (g/cm3) | Tensile strength (GPa) | Young’s modulus (GPa) | Material |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~0.7–1.7 | ~100–200 | ~1000 | SWNT/MWNT |
| 7.8 | 1.3 | 210 | High tensile steel |
| 1.75 | 3.5 | 230 | Toray carbon fibers |
| 1.44 | 3.6 | 60 | Kelvar |
| 2.6 | 3.4 | 22 | Glass fibers |
