Nano Module, Retrofitted on Platform or Compact Base, uses independent force and depth sensors which are separately calibrated using equipment traceable to mass and length standards. Equipped with a load cell that continuously measures the real applied load. Nanoindentation Mode is designed to provide high quality, accurate and repeatable nanometer results. Nanoindentation can quickly determine, at nanometer loads, surface properties on an endless range of materials whether soft, hard, brittle or ductile.

Nanoindentation Process:
Based from ASTM E2546 Nanoindentation Hardness Testing uses a Berkovich, Vickers, Sphero-conical, Knoop, Cube-corner and custom indenter tip to drive into the sample by applying an increasing load to some preset value. The load is then gradually decreased until partial, or complete, relaxation of the sample has occurred. The load and displacement are recorded continuously throughout this process to produce a load-displacement curve. Adding a pause at maximum load allows to study creep properties. Multi-Cycle loading with constant maximum load or increasing and Sinus Mode Analysis (DMA) allows studying the visco-elastic properties of plastics and polymers.

Properties Analyzed During Nanoindentation:
• Hardness • Elastic modulus • Creep • Stress-Strain • Fracture Toughness • Yield Strength • Compression • Fatigue • Puncture Resistance • Bend and many others possible.

Application Notes:
Tooth Hardness Evaluation Using Nanoindentation
Hydrogel Hardness Using Nanoindentation
Organic & Non Organic Shell Hardness Using Nanoindentation
Nano Puncture Resistance Using Nanoindentation
Shot Peen Hardness With Nanoindentation
Viscoelastic Analysis With Nanoindentation DMA
Nanoindentation Fracture Toughness
Nanoindentation Creep Measurement
Cyclical Nanoindentation Stress-Strain Measurement
Nanoindentation of Polypropylene Film
Bridging Nanoindentation And Macro Tensile Testing
Nanoindentation of Silicon Carbide Wafer Coatings

Additional Nano Module Modes:
Nano Scratch | Adhesion Testing
Nano Wear | Friction Testing

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