EP3728667B1 - Verbessertes verfahren zur herstellung von blechen aus einer aluminium-kupfer-lithium-legierung für die herstellung von flugzeugrümpfen und entsprechendem blech - Google Patents

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EP3728667B1
EP3728667B1 EP18833951.9A EP18833951A EP3728667B1 EP 3728667 B1 EP3728667 B1 EP 3728667B1 EP 18833951 A EP18833951 A EP 18833951A EP 3728667 B1 EP3728667 B1 EP 3728667B1
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    • C21DMODIFYING THE PHYSICAL STRUCTURE OF FERROUS METALS; GENERAL DEVICES FOR HEAT TREATMENT OF FERROUS OR NON-FERROUS METALS OR ALLOYS; MAKING METAL MALLEABLE, e.g. BY DECARBURISATION OR TEMPERING
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  • the present invention relates in general to processes for the manufacture of aluminum-based 2XXX alloy sheets comprising lithium, in particular such improved processes particularly suited to the constraints of the aeronautical and space industry.
  • the methods according to the invention are especially suitable for the manufacture of fuselage sheets.
  • Al-Cu-Li alloys are of particular interest in the manufacture of rolled aluminum alloy products, in particular fuselage elements, as they offer generally higher compromises in properties than conventional alloys, particularly in terms of the compromise between fatigue , damage tolerance and mechanical strength. This makes it possible in particular to reduce the thickness of wrought Al-Cu-Li alloy products, thus further maximizing the weight reduction they provide. On the other hand, during the manufacture of such products, it is important to take into account the constraints of the aeronautical industry where any time saving in the manufacture of semi-finished products constitutes a significant competitive advantage.
  • the document EP 1 966 402 B2 discloses in particular fuselage laminations with particularly advantageous properties, these laminations being produced using an alloy comprising in particular, in percentage by weight, Cu: 2.1 to 2.8; Li: 1.1 to 1.7; Ag: 0.1 to 0.8; Mg: 0.2 to 0.6; Mn: 0.2 to 0.6; Zr ⁇ 0.04; Fe and Si ⁇ 0.1 each; unavoidable impurities ⁇ 0.05 each and 0.15 in total; remains aluminum.
  • such a product cannot however be subjected to a manufacturing process optimized in terms of duration of tempering without a deterioration of its properties, in particular of its compromise between mechanical resistance and tenacity.
  • the patent application WO2011/141647 describes an aluminum-based alloy comprising, in% by weight, 2.1 to 2.4% Cu, 1.3 to 1.6% Li, 0.1 to 0.51 Ag, 0.2 to 0.6% Mg, 0.05 to 0.15% Zr, 0.1 to 0.5% Mn, 0.01 to 0.12% Ti, optionally at least one element chosen from Cr, Se, and Hf, the amount of the element, if chosen, being 0.05 to 0.3% for Cr and for Se, 0.05 to 0.5% for Hf, an amount of Fe and of Si less than or equal to 0.1 each, and unavoidable impurities at a content less than or equal to 0.05 each and 0.15 in total.
  • the alloy allows the production of extruded, rolled and/or forged products particularly suited to the manufacture of elements for the lower surfaces of aircraft wing.
  • the temperature used for tempering in the examples is 155°C.
  • the patent application WO2013/054013 relates to the process for manufacturing a rolled product, in particular for the aeronautical industry, based on an aluminum alloy with a composition of 2.1 to 3.9% by weight of Cu, 0.7 to 2.0% by weight of Li, 0.1 to 1.0 wt% Mg, 0 to 0.6 wt% Ag, 0 to 1% wt% Zn, at most 0.20 wt% Fe + Si, at least an element selected from Zr, Mn, Cr, Se, Hf and Ti, the amount of said element, if selected, being 0.05 to 0.18% by weight for Zr, 0.1 to 0.6% by weight for Mn, 0.05 to 0.3% by weight for Cr, 0.02 to 0.2% by weight for Se, 0.05 to 0.5% by weight for Hf and from 0.01 to 0, 15% by weight for Ti, the other elements at most 0.05% by weight each and 0.15% by weight in total, the remainder aluminum, in which, in particular, leveling and/or traction is carried out with cumulative deformation of at least
  • the patent application WO2010/055225 relates to a process for the manufacture of an extruded, rolled and/or forged product based on an aluminum alloy, in which: a bath of liquid metal is produced comprising 2.0 to 3.5% by weight of Cu, 1, 4 to 1.8 wt% Li, 0.1 to 0.5 wt% Ag, 0.1 to 1.0 wt% Mg, 0.05 to 0.18 wt% Zr , 0.2 to 0.6% by weight of Mn and at least one element selected from Cr, Sc, Hf and Ti, the amount of the element, if selected, being from 0.05 to 0.3 % by weight for Cr and for Sc, 0.05 to 0.5 % by weight for Hf and 0.01 to 0.15 % by weight for Ti, the remainder being aluminum and unavoidable impurities; a raw shape is cast from the liquid metal bath and said raw shape is homogenized at a temperature between 515°C and 525°C so that the equivalent time at 520°C for homogenization is between 5 and 20 hours
  • WO2015082779 discloses a process for manufacturing a rolled or forged product whose thickness is between 14 and 100 mm, in aluminum alloy of composition, in% by weight, Cu: 1.8 - 2.6; Li: 1.3 - 1.8; Mg: 0.1 - 0.5; Mn: 0.1 - 0.5 and Zr ⁇ 0.05 or Mn ⁇ 0.05 and Zr 0.10 - 0.16; Ag: 0 - 0.5; Zn ⁇ 0.20; Ti: 0.01 - 0.15; Fe: ⁇ 0.1; Si: ⁇ 0.1; other elements ⁇ 0.05 each and ⁇ 0.15 in total, rest aluminum whose density is less than 2.670 g/cm3 including homogenization, hot deformation whose conditions are such when the manganese content is 0.1 than 0.5% by weight and the zirconium content is less than 0.05% by weight the final heat deformation temperature is at least 400°C and when the manganese content is less than 0.05% by weight and the zirconium content is between 0.10 and
  • the products according to the invention are distinguished by their thickness intended for fuselage sheets whereas those disclosed in WO2015082779 are intended for the manufacture of aircraft wing underside elements and have a thickness greater than 14 mm.
  • the temperature used for tempering in the examples is between 140°C and 155°C.
  • US2007/0181229 discloses an aluminum alloy comprising 2.1 to 2.8 by weight. % Cu, 1.1 to 1.7 by weight. % Li, 0.1 to 0.8 by weight. % Ag, 0.2 to 0.6 by weight. % Mg, 0.2 to 0.6 by weight. % Mn, a Fe and Si content less than or equal to 0.1 by weight. % each, and a content of unavoidable impurities less than or equal to 0.05 by weight. % each and 0.15 by weight. % total, and the alloy being substantially free of zirconium.
  • the subject of the invention is a process for manufacturing a wrought aluminum alloy product 2. according to claim 1.
  • Another subject of the invention is a product capable of being obtained by the process according to the invention according to claim 11.
  • the static mechanical characteristics in tension in other words the breaking strength R m , the conventional yield strength at 0.2% elongation R p0.2 , and the elongation at break A%, are determined by a tensile test according to standard NF EN ISO 6892-1 / ASTM E8 -E8M-13, the sampling and direction of the test being defined by standard EN 485-1.
  • a curve giving the effective stress intensity factor as a function of the effective crack extension, known as the R-curve, is determined according to E561-10 (2010).
  • the critical stress intensity factor Kc in other words the intensity factor that makes the crack unstable, is calculated from the R-curve.
  • the stress intensity factor KCO is also calculated by assigning the initial crack length at the beginning of the monotonic load, at the critical load. These two values are calculated for a specimen of the required shape.
  • K app represents the K CO factor corresponding to the specimen which was used to perform the R curve test.
  • K eff represents the K C factor corresponding to the specimen which was used to perform the R curve test.
  • ⁇ a eff(max) represents the crack extension of the last valid point of the R-curve.
  • the length of the R-curve - i.e. the maximum crack extension of the curve - is an important parameter in itself, in particular for fuselage design.
  • Kr60 represents the effective stress intensity factor for an effective crack extension ⁇ a eff of 60 mm.
  • the method according to the invention comprises in particular a step of tempering the stretched sheet by heating to a temperature of at least 160° C. for a maximum duration of 30 hours.
  • the product of particular composition has a tenacity equal to or different from less than 8%, preferably less than 5%, more preferably still less than 4% or even 2%, from that of the same product manufactured according to a conventional process of the prior art, in particular a process identical to that of the invention with the exception of tempering which would typically be tempering by heating at approximately 152° C. for approximately 48 hours.
  • the product of particular composition advantageously has a conventional limit of elasticity Rp0.2 (TL) equal to or different from less than 8%, preferentially less than 5%, more preferentially still from less of 4% or even 2%, of that of the same product manufactured according to a conventional process of the prior art, in particular a process identical to that of the invention with the exception of tempering which would typically be tempering by heating to approximately 152° C for about 48 hours.
  • TL conventional limit of elasticity
  • the process for manufacturing a wrought aluminum alloy product according to the invention firstly comprises a step of casting a plate of a particular alloy.
  • the alloy comprises, in percentage by weight, Cu: 2.1 to 2.8; Li: 1.1 to 1.7; Mg: 0.2 to 0.9; Mn: 0.2 to 0.6; Ti 0.01 to 0.2; Ag ⁇ 0.1; Zr ⁇ 0.08; Fe and Si ⁇ 0.1 each; unavoidable impurities ⁇ 0.05 each and 0.15 in total; remains aluminum.
  • the aluminum alloy plate comprises from 2.2 to 2.6% by weight of Cu, preferably from 2.3 to 2.5% by weight.
  • the inventors have discovered that if the copper content is greater than 2.8% or even 2.6% or even even 2.5% by weight, the toughness properties can in certain cases drop rapidly, whereas, if the copper content is less than 2.1% or even 2.2% or even 2.3% by weight, the mechanical strength may be too low.
  • the aluminum alloy plate includes 1.1 to 1.7 wt% lithium. Preferably, it comprises from 1.2 to 1.6% by weight of Li, or else from 1.25 to 1.55% by weight. A lithium content above 1.7% or even 1.6% or even 1.55% by weight can lead to thermal stability problems. A lithium content of less than 1.1% or even 1.2% or even 1.25% by weight may result in inadequate mechanical strength and lower density gain.
  • the aluminum alloy plate includes 0.2 to 0.9 wt% magnesium. According to an advantageous mode, the aluminum alloy plate comprises from 0.25 to 0.75% by weight of Mg.
  • the aluminum alloy plate comprises 0.01 to 0.2% by weight of titanium.
  • the addition of titanium in different forms, Ti, TiB or TiC makes it possible in particular to control the granular structure during the cast plate.
  • the aluminum alloy plate comprises from 0.01 to 0.10% by weight of Ti.
  • the plate further comprises less than 0.1% by weight of silver.
  • the aluminum alloy plate comprises less than 0.05% by weight of Ag, preferably less than 0.04% by weight.
  • the aluminum alloy plate includes 0.2 to 0.6 wt% manganese. Preferably, it comprises from 0.25 to 0.45% by weight of Mn.
  • the aluminum alloy plate comprises less than 0.08% by weight of zirconium. In an even more preferred mode, it comprises less than 0.05% by weight of Zr, preferably less than 0.04% by weight and, even more preferably, less than 0.03% or even 0.01% by weight .
  • a low zirconium content makes it possible to improve the toughness of the Al-Cu-Li-Ag-Mg-Mn alloys according to the invention; in particular, the length of the R curve is significantly increased.
  • the use of manganese instead of zirconium in order to control the granular structure has several additional advantages such as obtaining a recrystallized structure and isotropic properties in particular for a thickness of 0.8 to 12.7 mm.
  • the recrystallization rate of the products according to the invention is greater than 80%, preferably greater than 90%.
  • Iron and silicon generally affect toughness properties.
  • the amount of iron should be limited to 0.1% by weight (preferably 0.05% by weight) and the amount of silicon should be limited to 0.1% by weight (preferably 0.05% by weight ).
  • Unavoidable impurities should be limited to 0.05% by weight each and 0.15% by weight in total.
  • the manufacturing process according to the invention further comprises a step of homogenizing the casting plate at a temperature of 480 to 520° C. for 5 to 60 hours and, preferably, this step is carried out between 490 and 510° C. for 8 to 20 hours. Homogenization temperatures higher than 520° C. indeed tend to reduce the toughness performance in certain cases.
  • the homogenized plate is then hot and optionally cold rolled into a sheet.
  • the hot rolling is carried out at an initial temperature of 420 to 490°C, preferably 440 to 470°C.
  • the hot rolling is preferably carried out to obtain a thickness between approximately 4 and 12.7 mm.
  • a cold rolling step can optionally be added, if required.
  • the sheet obtained has a thickness of between 0.8 and 12.7 mm, and the invention is more advantageous for sheets 1.6 to 9 mm thick, and even more advantageous for sheets 2 to 7 mm thick.
  • the rolled product is then brought into solution by heat treatment at a temperature of 470 to 520° C. for 15 min to 4 hours, then quenched typically with water at ambient temperature.
  • the product placed in solution is then subjected to a tensile step in a controlled manner with a permanent deformation of 1 to 6%.
  • the traction in a controlled manner is carried out with a permanent deformation of between 2.5 and 5%.
  • the alloy product according to the invention can be manufactured using an optimized process, the tempering step of said process being able to be carried out at particularly high temperatures, in particular above 160 °C and even more so that the duration of the tempering can be, consequently, greatly reduced.
  • this process optimization can be achieved without deterioration of the properties of the product, in particular without affect the compromise yield strength Rp0.2 (LT) - toughness Kapp (TL).
  • the pulled product is subjected to a tempering step by special heating to a temperature of at least 160° C. for a maximum duration of 30 hours.
  • the tempering can even be carried out at a temperature of at least 162° C., preferably of at least 165° C. and, even more preferably, of at least 170° C. for a maximum duration of 30 hours, advantageously 28 hours. even 25h or 20h.
  • the tempering step is carried out at a temperature of at most 200°C and preferably of at most 190°C and preferably of at most 180°C.
  • tempering is carried out at an equivalent time t i at 165° C. of between 15 and 35 hours, preferably between 20 and 30 hours.
  • the present inventors have found that the products obtained by the process according to the invention do not contain, among the phases containing lithium, not the ⁇ ' phase (Al 3 Li) but only the T1 phase (Al 2 CuLi) which is advantageous in particular as regards the thermal stability of the product obtained.
  • the product of particular composition has a Kapp tenacity (TL) equal to or different from less than 8%, preferably less than 5%, more preferably still from less than 4 or even 2%, from that of the same product manufactured according to a conventional process of the prior art, in particular a process identical to that of the invention with the exception of tempering which would typically be tempering by heating at approximately 152° C. for approximately 48 hours.
  • TL Kapp tenacity
  • the product of particular composition also advantageously has a conventional limit of elasticity Rp0.2 (LT) equal to or different from less than 8%, preferentially less than 5%, more preferentially still from less than 4 or even 2%, of that of the same product manufactured according to a conventional process of the prior art, in particular a process identical to that of the invention with the exception of tempering which would typically be tempering by heating at approximately 152° C. for approximately 48 hours.
  • Rp0.2 conventional limit of elasticity
  • the method according to the invention makes it possible to obtain a product having very good thermal stability.
  • the product obtained directly at the end of the process according to the invention that is to say at the end of tempering by heating to a temperature of at least 160° C. for a maximum duration of 30 hours , and after a heat treatment of 1000h at 85°C, exhibits a plane stress toughness, Kapp (TL), and/or an effective stress intensity factor for an effective crack extension ⁇ a eff of 60 mm, Kr60 (TL), which differs not more than 7%, preferably not more than 5% and, even more preferably not more than 4% or even 2%.
  • the product according to the invention is a sheet and more preferably a thin sheet, more preferably still a thin fuselage sheet.
  • the product according to the invention can therefore advantageously be used in a fuselage panel for an aircraft.
  • Alloy A with the composition shown in Table 1 is an alloy according to the invention.
  • Table 1- Chemical composition (% by weight) Casting reference Whether Fe Cu min mg Zr Li Ag You HAS 0.01 0.03 2.3 0.3 0.3 ⁇ 0.01 1.4 ⁇ 0.01 0.03 Analysis on solid SOES (spark optical emission spectrometry). Average over three samples.
  • the process used for the manufacture of the alloy A sheet was as follows: a plate approximately 400 mm thick in alloy A was cast, homogenized at 508° C. for approximately 12 hours and then scalped. The plate was hot rolled to obtain a sheet having a thickness of 4 mm. It was placed in solution at approximately 500° C. then quenched in cold water. The sheet was then stretched with a permanent elongation of 3 to 4%. The following tempers were carried out on different samples of the sheet: 48h-152°C, 40h-155°C, 30h-160°C and 25h-165°C.
  • part of the sheets was subjected to a thermal stability test of 1000 hours at 85°C.
  • Samples were taken at full thickness to measure static tensile mechanical characteristics and toughness in the T-L direction.
  • the specimens used for the toughness measurement were specimens of CCT760 geometry: 760 mm (L) ⁇ 1250 mm (TL).
  • Alloy B of composition shown in Table 4 is a reference alloy known in particular from document EP 1 966 402 B2 .
  • Table 4 Chemical composition (% by weight) Casting reference Whether Fe Cu min mg Zr Li Ag You B 0.03 0.03 2.4 0.3 0.3 ⁇ 0.01 1.4 0.34 0.02 Analysis on solid SOES (spark optical emission spectrometry). Average over three samples.
  • the process used for the manufacture of the sheet in alloy B was as follows: a plate approximately 400 mm thick in alloy B was cast, homogenized at 500° C. for approximately 12 hours and then scalped. The plate was hot rolled to obtain a sheet having a thickness of 5 mm. It was placed in solution at approximately 500° C. then quenched in cold water. The sheet was then stretched with a permanent elongation of 1 to 5%. The following tempers were carried out on different samples of the sheet: 48h-152°C, and 25h-165°C.
  • test pieces were test pieces with CCT760 geometry: 760mm (L) x 1250 mm (TL)

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  1. Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Knetprodukts aus Aluminiumlegierung, das die folgenden Schritte umfasst:
    a. Gießen einer Platte aus einer Legierung mit:
    2,1 bis 2,8 Gew.-% Cu;
    1,1 bis 1,7 Gew.-% Li;
    0,2 bis 0,9 Gew.-% Mg;
    0,2 bis 0,6 Gew.-% Mn;
    0,01 bis 0,2 Gew.-% Ti
    weniger als 0,1 Gew.-% Ag;
    weniger als 0,08 Gew.-% Zr;
    Fe und Si in einer Menge von jeweils 0,1 Gew.-% oder weniger und unvermeidbaren Verunreinigungen in einer Menge von jeweils 0,05 Gew.-% oder weniger und 0,15 Gew.-% insgesamt;
    Rest Aluminium;
    b. Homogenisieren der Platte bei 480-520°C für 5 bis 60 Stunden;
    c. Warm- und optional Kaltwalzen der homogenisierten Platte zu einem Blech mit einer Dicke zwischen 0,8 und 12,7 mm;
    d. Lösungsglühen des Blechs bei 470-520°C für 15 Minuten bis 4 Stunden;
    e. Abschrecken des lösungsgeglühten Blechs;
    f. Kontrolliertes Ziehen des lösungsgeglühten und abgeschreckten Blechs mit einer bleibenden Verformung von 1 bis 6 %;
    g. Auslagern des gezogenen Blechs durch Erhitzen auf eine Temperatur von mindestens 160°C, vorzugsweise mindestens 165°C, für eine Dauer von höchstens 30 Stunden, vorzugsweise 25 Stunden.
  2. Herstellungsverfahren nach Anspruch 1, bei dem der Auslagerungsschritt g bei einer Äquivalentzeit ti bei 165°C zwischen 15 und 35 Stunden, vorzugsweise zwischen 20 und 30 Stunden, durchgeführt wird, wobei die Äquivalentzeit ti bei 165°C definiert ist durch die Formel: t i = exp 16400 / T dt exp 16400 / T ref
    Figure imgb0003
    worin T (in Kelvin) die momentane Behandlungstemperatur des Metalls ist, die sich mit der Zeit t (in Stunden) ändert, und Tref eine Referenztemperatur ist, die auf 438 K festgelegt ist.
  3. Herstellungsverfahren nach irgendeinem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei dem die Platte aus Aluminiumlegierung 2,2 bis 2,6 Gew.-% Cu, vorzugsweise 2,3 bis 2,5 Gew.-%, umfasst.
  4. Herstellungsverfahren nach irgendeinem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei dem die Platte aus Aluminiumlegierung 1,2 bis 1,6 Gew.-% Li, vorzugsweise 1,25 bis 1,55 Gew.-%, umfasst.
  5. Herstellungsverfahren nach irgendeinem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei dem die Platte aus Aluminiumlegierung 0,25 bis 0,75 Gew.-% Mg umfasst.
  6. Herstellungsverfahren nach irgendeinem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei dem die Platte aus Aluminiumlegierung 0,25 bis 0,45 Gew.-% Mn umfasst.
  7. Herstellungsverfahren nach irgendeinem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei dem die Platte aus Aluminiumlegierung weniger als 0,05 Gew.-% Ag, vorzugsweise weniger als 0,04 Gew.-%, umfasst.
  8. Herstellungsverfahren nach irgendeinem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei dem die Platte aus Aluminiumlegierung weniger als 0,05 Gew.-% Zr, vorzugsweise weniger als 0,04 Gew.-%, umfasst.
  9. Herstellungsverfahren nach irgendeinem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei dem das Warmwalzen bei einer Anfangstemperatur von 420 bis 490°C, vorzugsweise 440 bis 470°C, durchgeführt wird.
  10. Herstellungsverfahren nach irgendeinem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei dem das kontrollierte Ziehen des Blechs mit einer bleibenden Verformung zwischen 2,5 und 5 % durchgeführt wird.
  11. Blech aus einer Aluminiumlegierung mit
    2,1 bis 2,8 Gew.-% Cu;
    1,1 bis 1,7 Gew.-% Li;
    0,2 bis 0,9 Gew.-% Mg;
    0,2 bis 0,6 Gew.-% Mn;
    0,01 bis 0,2 Gew.-% Ti
    weniger als 0,1 Gew.-% Ag;
    weniger als 0,08 Gew.-% Zr;
    einer Menge an Fe und Si von jeweils 0,1 Gew.-% oder weniger und unvermeidbaren Verunreinigungen in einer Menge von jeweils 0,05 Gew.-% oder weniger und 0,15 Gew.-% insgesamt; Rest Aluminium
    mit einer Dicke zwischen 0,8 und 12,7 mm,
    erhältlich durch das Verfahren nach irgendeinem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es unter den lithiumhaltigen Phasen nicht die δ'-Phase, sondern nur die T1-Phase enthält.
  12. Blech nach Anspruch 11, aufweisend mindestens eine, vorteilhafterweise mindestens zwei, bevorzugt drei oder mehr der folgenden Eigenschaften, die mit den in der Beschreibung beschriebenen Methoden bestimmt werden:
    - Dehngrenze, Rp0,2 (L), von mindestens 330 MPa, bevorzugt mindestens 335 MPa und noch bevorzugter mindestens 340 MPa;
    - Dehngrenze, Rp0,2 (LT), von mindestens 325 MPa; bevorzugt mindestens 330 MPa und noch bevorzugter mindestens 335 MPa;
    - Zähigkeit bei flächiger Belastung, Kapp (T-L), von mindestens 130 MPa√m; bevorzugt mindestens 135 MPa√m und noch bevorzugter mindestens 140 MPa√m;
    - effektiver Spannungsintensitätsfaktor bei einer effektiven Rissausdehnung Δaeff von 60 mm, Kr60 (T-L), von mindestens 175 MPa√m; bevorzugt mindestens 180 MPa√m und noch bevorzugter mindestens 185 MPa√m.
  13. Blech nach Anspruch 11 oder 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es nach einer Wärmebehandlung von 1000h bei 85°C eine Zähigkeit bei flächiger Belastung, Kapp (T-L), und/oder einen effektiven Spannungsintensitätsfaktor bei einer effektiven Rissausdehnung Δaeff von 60 mm, Kr60 (T-L), aufweist, die sich um nicht mehr als 7%, bevorzugt nicht mehr als 5% und noch bevorzugter nicht mehr als 4% oder sogar 2% unterscheiden, wie mit den in der Beschreibung beschriebenen Methoden bestimmt.
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