Abstract
Six germanium single crystals were tested in tension in the temperature range 550° to 670°C. Plastic extension of 35 pet was obtained at 670°C. The flow stress of germanium is particularly sensitive to rate of straining.
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Discussion of this paper, TP 4014E, may be sent, 2 copies, to AIME by Apr. 1, 1956. Manuscript, Dec. 1, 1954. Philadelphia Meeting, October 1955.
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Carreker, R.P. Tensile Deformation of Germanium Single Crystals. JOM 8, 111–113 (1956). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03377652
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