High-Temperature Nanoindentation: Precision Testing for Extreme Environments

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What Is High-Temperature Nanoindentation?- Micro Material UK

Nanoindentation at High Temperature refers to a specialized technique used to measure the mechanical properties of materials at elevated temperatures on a very small scale (nanometer level). It is commonly used to study how materials behave under heat, particularly for applications in aerospace, electronics, and high-performance coatings.

How It Works:

  1. Indentation Process: A sharp probe (usually made of diamond) is pressed into the material’s surface while both the sample and indenter can be heated.
  2. Load-Depth Measurement: The force applied and the penetration depth are precisely recorded to determine properties like hardness and elastic modulus.
  3. Temperature Control: Special heating systems are used to ensure accurate measurements without thermal drift or instability.

Key Applications:

  • Aerospace & Turbine Materials: Evaluating the high-temperature performance of coatings and alloys used in jet engines.
  • Semiconductors & Electronics: Testing heat resistance of thin films and microchips.
  • Protective Coatings: Studying wear resistance of coatings on cutting tools or industrial components.

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Inside a NanoTest Xtreme nanomechanical test system, capable of testing at high  temperatures,  upto and exceeding 1000 °C , under high vacuum conditions


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750  °C on an Xtreme system in use at the University of Oxford 

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  1. High-Temperature Nanoindentation Testing for Advanced Material Characterization
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  3. Nano-Impact Testing for Advanced Material Performance in High-Stress Applications

These pages offer valuable insights and resources to help you achieve your goals.