Table 2 Characteristics of 3-point bending test

Distance between centers L.

90 mm

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Test speed (velocity)

5 min/min

F-1264-03

Used machine

Instron 1011, capacity 5 kN

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Specimen cross section

71.48 mm ²

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Specimen length.

114 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

0.01511 kg

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Test temperature.

27 °C

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