Mechanical and Thermal Properties by Destructive Methods
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Mechanical properties
Tensile, compression, bending tests (at different temperatures)
Modulus of Elasticity E, Shear G, Poisson's ratio, Yield strength Re, Strength Rm and Elongation at break (A%), Compressive strength
Vickers, Brinell hardness measurement
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Thermal properties
Dilatometry:
Coefficient of thermal expansion of the ambient at 1000°C
Measurement of thermal properties:
Thermal conductivity λ (W.m-1.K-1), thermal capacity Cp (J / (kg.K))