Table 3 Characteristics of the dynamic bending test, specimen 9.54ø × 114 mm

Distance between centers L.

90 mm.

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Test speed (velocity).

5 mm/min.

F1264-03.

Used machine.

Instron 1011, capacity 5 kN.

January 25, 2019 calibration (Mess. Serv. Metrological).

Load amplitude applied.

555 N.

25% Máximum permissible load.

Frequency.

5 Hrz.

Load ratio ≥ 0.1

Cross section of the specimen.

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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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