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Table 2

Dependence of the net polarization on the dust composition.

Dust species Net polarization [%]

Mixture 0.042
Silicate 0.048
Carbon 0.25
Water ice 0.006

Notes. The fractional abundances for the mixture are taken as 7% silicate, 21% carbon and 42% water ice, so that the amount of vacuum is 30%.

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