Hysitron Premier nanoindentation apparatus with nanoscratch and dynamical mechanical mapping capabilities
Multiple heads to allow for measurements of hardness over a wide range of values
2. Deliverables
Determination of nanomechanical properties of films that complement the chemical information from XPS and Auger spectroscopy and morphological information from X-ray diffraction and reflectivity
Quantification of hardness of films and coatings of materials varying from polymers to metals and ceramics
Determination of coating adhesion to substrate through nanoscratch testing
Determination of coating failure mechanisms
Scanning probe Images of nanoindentations
Scanning probe and optical Images of scratches and failure modes
Highly localized determination of dynamic mechanical properties in blends, composites, nanocomposites, functional materials, and hierarchical materials.
Maps of sample loss stiffness, storage stiffness and damping
Deposition of metal films available conveniently in neighboring lab
3. Major Equipment and Specific Minor Equipment
Hysitron TI Premier nanomechanical test system
Multiple heads to provide measurements for both hard and soft materials
Lateral force option for nanoscratch – up to 10 mN normal force, 2 mN lateral force
NanoDMA III coupled AC and DC force modulation for quantitative nanoscale dynamic characterization
Modulus mapping unit for mapping loss stiffness, storage stiffness, and damping
Triboscan v.9 software for test control, data acquisition and analysis and dedicated workstation
Top-down color optics for viewing sample and identifying location for indent or scratch
In situ scanning probe imaging with the probe used for nanoindentation