This part of IEC 61788 covers a test method detailing the tensile test procedures to be carried out on Cu/Nb-Ti superconductive composite wires at room temperature.
This test is used to measure modulus of elasticity, 0,2 % proof strength of the composite due to yielding of the copper component, and tensile strength.
The value for percentage elongation after fracture and the second type of 0,2 % proof strength due to yielding of the Nb-Ti component shall serve only as a reference (see clauses A.1 and A.2).
The sample covered by this test procedure should have a round or rectangular cross-section with an area of 0,15 mm to 2 mm and a copper to superconductor volume ratio of 1,0 to 8,0 without the insulating coating.