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Further Studies of the Properties of Rhenium Metal

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The thermoelectric behavior of the Pt—Pt-Re thermocouple and the resistance of rhenium to attack by certain molten metals is discussed. In addition, data are presented on the stress-rupture behavior of drawn wire, the tensile characteristics of rolled sheet, the variation of Young’s modulus with temperature, and the effect of specimen size and fabrication method on the work hardenability. Mechanical properties of thoriated rhenium are discussed. This includes data on the effect of thoria in rhenium on tensile properties, ductility, work hardening, and recrystallization.

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  1. Nonferrous Physical Metallurgy, Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, Ohio., USA

    Chester T. Sims (Member AIME) & Robert I. Jaffee (Assistant Division Chief and Division Chief)

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TP 4152E. Manuscript, Apr. 12, 1955. New York Meeting, February 1956.

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Sims, C.T., Jaffee, R.I. Further Studies of the Properties of Rhenium Metal. JOM 8, 913–917 (1956). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03377789

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