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cleavage fracture [′klēv·ij ‚frak·chər] (crystallography) Manner of breaking a crystalline substance along the cleavage plane. The appearance of such a broken surface. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Mold life can be reduced due to heat checking (also known as thermal fatigue), cleavage fracture across die segments, mold erosion due to metal flow, and chemical attack or corrosion. Mani also recommends that foundries work with the end user to specify the amount of cleavage fracture acceptable at a specified low temperature for the grade of iron based on the performance criteria of the casting. |
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