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Elastic modulus calculations from load/displacement curves using spherical and pointed indenters

Conference ·
OSTI ID:521607
; ;  [1];  [2]
  1. Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (United States)
  2. Connecticut Univ., Storrs, CT (United States)

Hard materials with known mechanical properties were probed with spherical and Berkovich indenters using a Nanoindenter{trademark}. A simple analysis of the loading portion of the indentation experiment was found to give reasonable estimates of the elastic modulus for a variety of brittle materials.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-96OR22464
OSTI ID:
521607
Report Number(s):
CONF-970568--10; ON: DE97008457
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English