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Some mechanic, acoustic, and thermal properties of Sawbones® phantoms and cortical bone
| Physical property | Sawbones® | Cortical bone |
|---|---|---|
| Density (kg/m3) | 1700a | 1810b |
| Tensile strength (ultimate) (MPa) | 90a | 124b |
| Modulus of elasticity (GPa) | 12.4a | 17.6b |
| Acoustic longitudinal velocity (m/s) | 3300c | 4200c |
| Acoustic transverse velocity (m/s) | 1600c | 2000c |
| Acoustic attenuation (dB/cm MHz) | 5.7–6.2d | 1–10e |
| Specific heat (J/kg °C) | 1.25d | 1.25f |
| Thermal conductivity (W/m K) | 0.47d | 0.31f |
