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Microindentation
(Hardness Testing, Knoop Hardness, Vickers Hardness)
Vickers and Micro Vickers hardness measurements through microindentation tests.
Typical Experimental Results:
Vickers indent made on a polycarbonate plate
Vickers indent for hardness measurement of stainless steel plate
Vickers Hardness Measurement Results, HV1 (kgf/mm2)
| Test | SS430 | Brass | Si3N4 |
| 1 | 166.82 | 217.83 | 2189.97 |
| 2 | 163.74 | 221.46 | 2162.53 |
| 3 | 161.39 | 225.20 | 2305.83 |
| 4 | 161.56 | 205.20 | 2006.75 |
| 5 | 161.48 | 217.65 | 2040.34 |
| Average | 163.00 | 217.47 | 2141.08 |
| Standard Deviation | 2.35 | 6.73 | 120.61 |
Applications:
| Ceramics | Coatings | Composite Materials |
| Decorative Coatings | Hardness | Knoop Hardness |
| Metels | Micro Hardness | Micro Vickers Hardness |
| Minerals | Steel, Cast Iron, Alloys | Surface Modification Layers |
| Surface Treatment | Super Facial Hardness | Thermal Barrier Coatings |
| Thin Films | Vickers Hardness | Wear Resistant Coatings |
For more information please read our application notes.
Instruments: The Micro-Combi Indentation and Scratch Tester
Key Specifications:
| Max Load | up to 30 N |
| Load Resolution | 0.3 mN |
| Max Depth | 1 mm |
| Depth Resolution | 0.3 nm |
| Max Scratch Length | 120 mm |
| Scratch Speed | 0.4-600 mm/min |
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