Indentation hardness and scratch tests for thin layers manufactured by sol-gel process

Autor: H. Piombini, C. Boscher, A. Guediche, F. Compoint, C. Stelian
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Thin Solid Films. 724:138618
ISSN: 0040-6090
DOI: 10.1016/j.tsf.2021.138618
Popis: Indentation hardness and scratch tests are common techniques used in industries and laboratories to determine the mechanical properties of thin films. Here, we propose to determine a relative value of the elastic modulus and hardness of thin films composed of a mixture of polydimethylsiloxane and polymeric silica with elastic properties and self-healing effects. For this study, a homemade nano-indenter and nano scratch tester have been designed with a microscope and a scanning stage allowing the carrying out of measurements on transparent materials having a weak elastic modulus and the possibility to identify a self-healing effect of these films.
Databáze: OpenAIRE
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