Convert the properties of Al 2 O 3 from Table 15-3 into values with SI units. Table

Convert the properties of Al₂O₃ from Table 15-3 into values with SI units.

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Table 15-3 Mechanical properties of selected advanced ceramics Flexural Strength (psi) Material Al₂O3 SiC (sintered) Si3N4 (reaction bonded) Si3N4 (hot pressed) Sialon ZrO₂ (partially stabilized) ZrO₂ (transformation toughened) Density (g/cm³) 3.98 3.1 2.5 3.2 3.24 5.8 5.8 Tensile Strength (psi) 30,000 25,000 20,000 80,000 60,000 65,000 50,000 80,000 80,000 35,000 130,000 140,000 100,000 115,000 Compressive Strength (psi) 400,000 560,000 150,000 500,000 500,000 270,000 250,000 Young's Modulus (psi) 56 x 108 60 x 106 30 x 106 45 X 106 45 x 106 30 x 100 29 X 106 Fracture Toughness (psi Vin.) 5,000 4,000 3,000 5,000 9,000 10,000 11,000