IMPACT TEST

most commonly consists

of Charpy and IZOD Specimen configurations.
The Charpy Impact Tests are conducted on
instrumented machines capable of measuring
less than 1 foot-pound. to 300 foot-pounds. at
temperatures ranging from -320°F to over
2000°F. Impact test specimen types include
notch configurations such as V-Notch, U-
Notch, Key-Hole Notch, as well as Un-notched
and ISO (DIN) V-Notch, with capabilities of
impact testing subsize specimens down to ¼
size.

FRACTURE TOUGHNESS TEST

A fracture toughness test measures the conditions

under which an existing crack in a material will extend
by characterizing the resistance of the material to
crack extension when a sharp crack is present. The
properties are obtained by testing specimens
containing preexisting deliberately introduced cracks
or notches that are subjected to increasing tensile
loading conditions. By measuring the combination of
load and displacement as the crack lengthens, the
material’s resistance to further crack extension is
determined.

CREEP TEST

Is high temperature progressive deformation

at constant stress. "High temperature" is a
relative term dependent upon the materials
involved. Creep rates are used in evaluating
materials for boilers, gas turbines, jet engines,
ovens, or any application that involves high
temperatures under load. Understanding high
temperature behavior of metals is useful in
designing failure resistant systems.
FATIGUE TEST

is defined as the process of progressive

localized permanent structural change
occurring in a material subjected to
conditions that produce fluctuating stresses
and strains at some point or points and that
may culminate in cracks or complete
fracture after a sufficient number of
fluctuations.

THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY TEST

is a fundamental material property

associated with the ease with which heat
energy is conducted through a specific
material. Materials that conduct heat readily
with a small imposed temperature gradient
have a higher thermal conductivity than
materials that are more resistant (more
insulating) to the flow of heat. Accurate
knowledge of a material's thermal
conductivity is essential for predicting heat
transfer by conduction.

COEFFICIENT OF THERMAL EXPANSION TEST

Solid material test-samples are tested by

directly inserting them into the cylindrical
test chamber. They can be cylindrical or
polygonal with maximum cross sectional
dimension of 0.5 inches (12.5 mm) to fit
into the test chamber. The nominal
recommended sample length is 2 inches (50
mm) although this length is not critical and
shorter samples can be used.