A new method for analyzing data from continuous depth-sensing microindentation tests

Journal Article · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1990 · Journal of Materials Research; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1557/JMR.1990.0123· OSTI ID:6925279

Joslin, D L; Oliver, W C ^[1]

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1. Metals Ceramics Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, P. O. Box 2008, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831-6118 (US)

A new parameter, hardness/modulus{sup 2} ({ital H}/{ital E}{sup 2}), has been derived from the equations used to calculate the hardness and elastic modulus from data taken during continuous depth-sensing microindentation tests. This paper discusses the use of this parameter to treat the data obtained from a sample whose surface roughness was of the same scale as the size of the indents. The resulting data were widely scattered. This scatter was reduced when the data were plotted in terms of {ital H}/{ital E}{sup 2} versus stiffness. The effect of surface roughness on the hardness and elastic modulus results is removed via stiffness measurements, provided single contacts are made between the indenter and the specimen. The function relating the cross-sectional area of the indenter versus the distance from its point is not required for calculation of {ital H}/{ital E}{sup 2}, but the hardness and modulus cannot be determined separately. The parameter {ital H}/{ital E}{sup 2} indicates resistance to plastic penetration in this case.

• DOE Contract Number: AC05-84OR21400
• OSTI ID: 6925279
• Journal Information: Journal of Materials Research; (USA), Journal Name: Journal of Materials Research; (USA) Vol. 5:1; ISSN JMREE; ISSN 0884-2914
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
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DATA ANALYSIS
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MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
PARAMETRIC ANALYSIS
SURFACE PROPERTIES
TENSILE PROPERTIES
THIN FILMS