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Scratch Test: Physical Characterization of Coated Surfaces

The standard scratch test is routinely used to test the coatings’ mechanical stability on different types of substrates.

From Anton Paar GmbH 4 Jan 2018

Characterizing Scratch Resistance of Ceramic Tiles

This article presents a new method of testing for scratch resistance of ceramic tiles.

From Anton Paar GmbH 4 Jan 2018

Measuring Mechanical Properties Up To 800 °C

This article discusses how to measure mechanical properties up to 800 °C with a high temperature ultra nanoindentation tester.

From Anton Paar GmbH 4 Jan 2018

A Guide to Anton Paar Indentation Modes

Nowadays, instrumented indentation is routinely used in quality control as well as in many different areas of industrial and academic research.

From Anton Paar GmbH 4 Jan 2018

Nanotribological Properties of Carbon Thin Films on ACM Rubber

This article discusses the nanotribological properties of diamond, like carbon thin flexible films on ACM rubber.

From Anton Paar GmbH 4 Jan 2018

Testing Hydrogel Surface Properties of Contact Lenses

Hydrogels are the material of choice for the manufacture of contact lens.

From Anton Paar GmbH 4 Jan 2018

Supplier Data - Zinc (Zn) (Goodfellow)

Zinc's abubdance, extraction, applications and properties are all outlined. Mechanical, physical, electrical, thermal and atomic properties are all included.

13 Feb 2003

Stainless Steel - Grade 316L - Properties, Fabrication and Applications (UNS S31603)

316L is the low carbon version of 316 stainless steel. Covered in thsi document are the physical and mechanical properties of 316L stainless steel. Other areas such as heat treatment, welding, machining, hot and cold working, hardening, work hardening and applications are also outlined.

From Goodfellow 18 Feb 2004

Stainless Steel - Grade 410 (UNS S41000)

410 is the basic martensitic grade stainless steel. They are optimised for high hardness, although other properties can be compromised. Corrosion resistance is aided by hardening. Typical applicatiosn include fasteners, bushings, pumps and valves, steam and gas turbine parts and petroleum refineries

From Goodfellow 23 Oct 2001

Stainless Steel - Grade 321 (UNS S32100)

321 is similar to 304, but uses titanium as a stabiliser. They differ in that they are resistant to intergranular corrosion after heating to temperatures in the carbide precipitation range. Applications include aircraft exhaust manifolds, furnace parts, heat exchangers, furnace parts etc.

From Goodfellow 23 Oct 2001