At high temperatures, metal components can slowly and continuously deform under load below the yield stress. This time dependent deformation of stressed components is known as __________.

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The time-dependent deformation of stressed components at high temperatures is known as creep. This is a common issue in high-temperature applications and can lead to failure over time. Deformation, fatigue, and thermal fatigue may also occur, but they refer to different types of failure mechanisms.

At High Temperatures, Metal Components Can Slowly and Continuously Deform