The G200 Nanoindenter is capable of performing quasi-static nanoindentation as well as a dynamic nanoindentation using a technique called Continuous Stiffness Measurement (CSM). In quasi-static nanoindentation, contact stiffness at the maximum depth is calculated and mechanical properties such as Young’s Modulus and nanohardness can be determined using the well-established Oliver & Pharr Method. In dynamic nanoindentation tests, the CSM technique allows for continuous measurements of contact stiffness as the displacement increases, which allows for mechanical property depth profiling testing at much faster speeds than the quasi-static nanoindentation approach.

Typical Experimental Results


Nanohardness of unsoaked and solvent soaked polycarbonate samples as a function of indentation displacement into the specimen.

Applications

3D Mechanical Property Mapping Biological Sample Testing Complex Modulus
Constant Strain Rate Testing Continuous Stiffness Measurement (CSM) Express Testing
Indentation Fracture Toughness Mechanical Testing on MEMS Beams Nano / Micro Feature Testing
Nanocompression Nanofatigue Nanohardness and Elastic Modulus
Nanoimpact Nanolithography Nanomechanical Property Depth Profile
Nanoparticle Testing Nanoscale Adhesion Nanoscale Creep Testing
Nanoscale Stress Relaxation Testing Nanoscratch Scratch Resistance
Strain-Rate Sensitivity Thin Film Breakthrough and Delamination Thin Film Interfacial Adhesion
Ultra Thin Film Testing Wear Tests Young’s Modulus

For more information, please read our application notes.

Nanohardness and Elastic Modulus Depth Profiles of Solvent Soaked Polycarbonate

Instrument: KLA G200 Nanoindenter

Key Specifications

Modulus Precision ± 1%
Maximum Indentation Depth > 500 µm
Displacement Resolution 0.01 nm
Maximum Load 500 mN
Force Resolution 50 nN
Scratch Distance 100 mm
Scratch Speed 100 nm/s – 2 mm/min
Atmosphere Open air or inert gas

ASTM Standards

ASTM Title Link
D6264-17 Standard Test Method for Measuring the Damage Resistance of a Fiber-Reinforced Polymer-Matrix Composite to a Concentrated Quasi-Static Indentation Force Link
D7027-13 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Scratch Resistance of Polymeric Coatings and Plastics Using an Instrumented Scratch Machine Link
E2546-15 Standard Practice for Instrumented Indentation Testing Link
G171-03(2017) Standard Test Method for Scratch Hardness of Materials Using a Diamond Stylus Link

ISO Title Link
14577:2015 Metallic materials — Instrumented indentation test for hardness and materials parameters Link
1518-1:2011 Paints and varnishes — Determination of scratch resistance — Part 1: Constant-loading method Link
1518-2:2011 Paints and varnishes — Determination of scratch resistance — Part 2: Variable-loading method Link
15695:2000 Vitreous and porcelain enamels — Determination of scratch resistance of enamel finishes Link
19252:2008 Plastics — Determination of scratch properties Link