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THE PREPARATION OF HIGH PURITY BERYLLIUM AND THE STUDY OF ITS FLOW AND FRACTURE PROPERTIES. Final Report, June 30, 1959 to June 30, 1960

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4069039
Several beryllium single crystals were prepared by the floating zone method of zone melting. These crystals, tested in tension, exhibited extensive basal plane glide prior to fracture. These observations represent a significant increase in ductility in comparison to previously reported work. The increased ductility of the zone-melted crystals is discussed with respect to the purification attained and also with respect to the role of impurities in the presently proposed fracture mechanisms of beryllium. (auth)
Research Organization:
Franklin Inst. Labs. for Research and Development Philadelphia
NSA Number:
NSA-15-013247
OSTI ID:
4069039
Report Number(s):
NP-9871; F-A2323
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English