material-operating-propertiesThe influence of the characteristics of a material on itsoperating properties.Dendrites (fir tree structure)Cast structurewith typicallarge grainsDirectionalforged structureFine-grainedPM structureca. 1 mmca. 1 mmMaterialpropertyInfluencedcharacteristicGrain sizeand distributionStatic strengthFouling,traceelementsGrain boundayorientation,degree of deformationPhases:Carbides' phaseStructuralcharacteristics:cast, forged,PMGrain structurehardnessstructure, "basket weave"CorrosionToughness/ductilityCreep resistanceCrack growthHot crackingContainment behaviornotch impact behaviorNotch sensitivity under dynamic loads Dynamic strengthLCF, HCFEstimated influence: High Medium low (no claim to universal applicability)ca. 10 m