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Temperature dependence of the elastic moduli of Kovar and OFHC copper above room temperature

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:7357480
Experimental results of the ultrasonic longitudinal and shear velocities in 3/4-in. diameter rods of Kovar and OFHC copper are presented for elevated temperatures. An ultrasonic pulse echo technique was used in conjunction with rods of about 12 in. in length. The thermal variation of Young's modulus, shear modulus and Poisson's ratio were calculated from the ultrasonic data. A 6 percent increase in modulus versus temperature was observed for Kovar up to about 450/sup 0/C from which point a steady decrease in modulus versus temperature followed. OFHC copper showed a steady decrease in modulus versus temperature, and it also exhibited permanent room temperature material property changes as a result of annealing the material. (auth)
Research Organization:
Sandia Labs., Albuquerque, N.Mex. (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AT(29-1)-789
OSTI ID:
7357480
Report Number(s):
SAND-75-0311
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English