Abstract
Tests on materials are necessary for many reasons, and the subject of materials testing is a very broad one. Some of the purposes for the testing of materials are:
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To determine the quality of a material. This may be one aspect of process control in a production plant.
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To determine such properties as strength, hardness, and ductility.
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To check for flaws within a material or in a finished component.
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To assess the likely performance of the material in a particular service condition.
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John, V.B. (1983). Testing of Materials. In: Introduction to Engineering Materials. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-17190-3_16
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