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Presented by – Manvir (16108029)
Major (16108032)
Rima (16108085)
Vageesha (16108086)
What is Nano Indentation?
Features less than 100 nm across, as well as thin films less than 5 nm thick,
can be evaluated.
For indentation, the probe is forced into the surface at a selected rate and to
a selected maximum force. In scratching, the probe is dragged across the
sample surface. The force, rate, length and angle of the scratch is controlled.
A=24.56h2
BERKOVICH INDENTER
Three-sided pyramid which is geometrically self-similar.
The popular Berkovich now has a very flat profile, with a half angle of 65.27
degrees, measured from the axis to one of the pyramid flats.
Deeper penetration > 50nm
Tip radius : 40-100nm
ENGINEERING SAMPLE PREPARATION
1. TEST AREA
When performing nano indentation, it is critical to note which area was
tested, as chemical composition and thus material properties may vary
between regions within the same sample.
2. SAMPLE PREPARATION
Larger specimens may be tested if they are properly mounted. The surface of
the specimen must be free from grease, finger prints, dust, and preferably
free of oxide layers.
Any polishing compound residue will have to be completely removed. Even
washing with acetone can sometimes leave an oily film on the surface which
will affect the results.
2. SPECIMEN MOUNTING
A specimen is mounted onto a hardened base or specimen mount using a very
thin layer of glue.
Holding devices such as magnets, vacuum chucks or spring clamps may be
used.
If a polishing technique is employed to prepare a surface, the properties of
the surface material may be altered . Indentations placed on scratches,
inclusions, or voids will give unpredictable results.
A heat softening glue such as “Crystal-bond” is suitable for specimen
mounting but it is important to ensure that the specimen makes good
mechanical contact with the mount, and that the glue only fills in the
asperities in the contact surface. If too much glue is used, the glued joint will
affect the results.
PROCEDURE
Hardness (H)
Stiffness (S)
Young’s Modulus (E)
Strain Rate sensitivity index (m)
Elastic and Plastic work/ energy of the deformed material
Mechanical Properties measured using Nano-Indentation
Stiffness (S): Stiffness of the contact is given by the slope of the unloading
curve, dP/dh
Young’s Modulus:
Strain Rate Sensitivity: It can be found by determining the flow stress and
strain rate produced during indentation
High accuracy
A number of mechanical properties can be studied
Properties of coatings can be learned without substrate affect
Real-time data can be generated
Easy to use equipment
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