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Choosing the right high-temperature nanoindentation materials is crucial. Diamond and boron carbide offer superior hardness, while tungsten carbide shows minimal reactivity, preventing measurement errors from indenter wear.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Surface Science

Background:

  • High-temperature nanoindentation is gaining popularity for material characterization.
  • Selecting appropriate indenter materials is critical to prevent failure from chemical reactions or wear.
  • Even minute amounts of reacted indenter material can significantly impact measurement accuracy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and compare various indenter materials for high-temperature nanoindentation.
  • To identify optimal indenter-sample material combinations for high-temperature applications.
  • To guide researchers in selecting materials that resist chemical degradation and wear.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and comparative analysis of indenter material properties.
  • Evaluation of hardness, elastic modulus, thermal properties, and chemical reactivity at elevated temperatures.
  • Discussion of material performance based on published data.

Main Results:

  • Diamond and boron carbide exhibit the highest hardness at elevated temperatures.
  • Tungsten carbide demonstrates the lowest chemical reactivity across a broad range of elements.
  • Other materials like silicon carbide, cubic boron nitride, and sapphire were also assessed for their high-temperature performance.

Conclusions:

  • Material selection for high-temperature nanoindentation requires balancing hardness and chemical inertness.
  • Diamond and boron carbide are suitable for applications prioritizing hardness.
  • Tungsten carbide is recommended for its broad chemical resistance, minimizing indenter-sample reactions.