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Secant module

the 2% or also 5% secant modulus indicates the strength at 2% or 5% elongation.

This value is also referred to as the tensile stiffness of foil. It is determined with the tensile test and calculated by applying a secant to the 0-point and the intersection through 2% or 5% elongation.

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