Table 1 Simple stress test characteristics

Test speed (velocity)

10 mm/min

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Used machine.

Zwick/Roel z050, capacidad 50 kN

25 enero 2019 calibración

Cross section of the specimen.

31.66 mm ²

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Specimen length.

101.60 mm

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Specimen material.

WE43 Casting bars

Y 3.7-4.3, Zr 0.4-1.0, Gd 0-1.9, Nd 2.0-2.5, Cu ≤ 0.02, Ni ≤ 0.005, Fe ≤0.01, Mg balance

Average weight specimen.

0.01058 kg

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Test temperature.

22 °C

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