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The Calibration of the Nanoindenter

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 February 2011

N J Mccormick ,
M G Gee  and
D J Hall
N J Mccormick
Affiliation:
National Physical Laboratory, Queens Road, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 0LW, UK
M G Gee
Affiliation:
National Physical Laboratory, Queens Road, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 0LW, UK
D J Hall
Affiliation:
National Physical Laboratory, Queens Road, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 0LW, UK
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The nanoindenter has a tremendous potential for the measurement of mechanical properties of thin films and coatings. Information can be obtained about plastic, elastic and time dependent deformation behaviour. In some cases fracture behaviour of the coatings and the adhesion of the coating to the substrate can also be investigated.

Before accurate and reproducible measurements can be made the nanoindenter needs to be suitably calibrated. The magnitude of the uncertainties associated with calibration and their relevance to measurements are also required. Additionally it is important that a thorough understanding of the effect of thermal drift on the measurement process is developed. Traceability of calibration is also an important consideration.

The primary areas where calibration is essential are displacement, load and shape of the indenter.

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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 308: Symposium M1 – Thin Films: Stresses and Mechanical Properties IV , 1993 , 195
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1993

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