Phase Evaluation, Mechanical Properties and Thermal Behavior of Hot-Pressed LC-YSZ Composites for TBC Applications by Milan Parchovianský, Ivana Parchovianská, Ondrej Hanzel, Zuzana Netriová, Amirhossein Pakseresht

“…YSZ doping improved the Vickers hardness of the LC-YSZ composites; the highest hardness, with value of 12 ± 0.62 GPa, was achieved for the composite containing 70 wt.% of YSZ. …”
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Assessment of Micro-Hardness, Degree of Conversion, and Flexural Strength for Single-Shade Universal Resin Composites by Pınar Yılmaz Atalı, Bengü Doğu Kaya, Aybike Manav Özen, Bilge Tarçın, Ayşe Aslı Şenol, Ezgi Tüter Bayraktar, Bora Korkut, Gülçin Bilgin Göçmen, Dilek Tağtekin, Cafer Türkmen

“…Charisma Diamond One/DO, Admira Fusion x-tra/AFX, Omnichroma/OC, OptiShade/OS, Essentia Universal/EU, Zenchroma/ZC, Vittra APS Unique/VU were used in a three-point bending test to determine flexural strength (F_S) and elastic modulus (E_M); Vickers micro-hardness (VHN) and hardness-ratio (HR) were performed with a micro-hardness tester from top/bottom after 24-h/15-days of storage in distilled water at 37 °C (±1 °C). …”
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Failure Analysis of a Chromium Plating Layer on a Piston Rod Surface and the Study of Ni-Based Composite Coating with Nb Addition by Laser Cladding by Jiangang Wang, Qiankun Zhang, Wenjing Shen, Zhimin Liang, Chaoqiang Chang, Liyong Yang, Jianhui Li, Fengshan Huang

“…The failure of a chromium plating layer on the surface of a piston rod was analyzed, and an Ni-based alloy mixed with a niobium (Nb) composite coating was investigated by means of stereomicroscopy, metallographic microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Vickers hardness testing, and wear testing. The results show that penetrating cracks were present in the chromium layer. …”
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Microstructure, Phase Formation and Heat-Treating of Novel Cast Al-Mg-Zn-Cu-Si Lightweight Complex Concentrated Aluminum Based Alloy by Spyridon Chaskis, Eva Stachouli, Evangelos Gavalas, Marianthi Bouzouni, Spyros Papaefthymiou

“…In terms of mechanical properties, the developed alloy exhibited a high hardness value of 249 Vickers and compressive strength of 588 MPa. The present work provides a valuable insight for researchers, who aim to design and produce industry-like Aluminum based complex concentrated alloys (CCAs).…”
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A SiO₂/pHEMA-Based Polymer-Infiltrated Ceramic Network Composite for Dental Restorative Materials by Hiroshi Ikeda, Yohei Kawajiri, Minako Kibune Sodeyama, Haruka Takesue Yano, Yuki Nagamatsu, Chihiro Masaki, Ryuji Hosokawa, Hiroshi Shimizu

“…The flexural strength was 112.5 ± 18.7 MPa, the flexural modulus was 13.6 ± 3.4 GPa, and the Vickers hardness was 168.2 ± 16.1, which are similar values to human teeth. …”
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High Velocity Oxygen Liquid-Fuel (HVOLF) Spraying of WC-Based Coatings for Transport Industrial Applications by Janette Brezinová, Anna Guzanová, Jana Tkáčová, Jakub Brezina, Kristína Ľachová, Dagmar Draganovská, Filip Pastorek, Pavlo Maruschak, Olegas Prentkovskis

“…Porosity was determined by image analysis. Vickers impression was performed on cross-sections of the coatings, in order to determine their indentation fracture toughness. …”
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Study on the microstructure evolution mechanism of copper single phase alloys under deep undercooling conditions by Yongchao Hao, Xiaolong Xu, Qi Wu, Yuhong Zhao, Hua Hou

“…TEM tests were conducted on a Cu60Ni38Co2 alloy with a maximum undercooling of 259 K, and it was found that there are high-density dislocation networks in some areas within them. Finally, the Vickers hardness of the above alloys was measured and recorded using a microhardness tester (HVS-1000Z), and the evolution between microhardness and undercooling, as well as the changes in microhardness under critical undercooling, were analyzed. …”
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Strength mechanisms and tunability in Al-Ce-Mg ternary alloys enabled by additive manufacturing by S. Nam, E. Simsek, N. Argibay, O. Rios, H.B. Henderson, D. Weiss, E.E. Moore, A.P. Perron, S.K. McCall, R.T. Ott

“…A combination of (i) Hall-Petch strengthening, based on the FCC-matrix-phase cell size; (ii) particle strengthening, based on Al11Ce3 volume fraction and size; and (iii) solid-solution strengthening, based on Mg composition of the matrix phase, were used to account for the measured strengths. Vickers hardness is shown to correlate well with ultimate tensile strength in these alloys, highlighting the value of surface-based techniques for rapid screening.…”
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Effect of 3D Printer Type and Use of Protection Gas during Post-Curing on Some Physical Properties of Soft Occlusal Splint Material by Junichiro Wada, Kanae Wada, Mona Gibreel, Noriyuki Wakabayashi, Tsutomu Iwamoto, Pekka K. Vallittu, Lippo Lassila

“…The evaluated properties were flexural strength, flexural modulus, Vickers hardness (VHN), fracture toughness, degree of double bond conversion (DC%), water sorption, water solubility, and 3D microlayer structure. …”
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Microstructures and Tensile Properties of 9Cr-F/M Steel at Elevated Temperatures by Guangjie Zhang, Qinggang Zhang, Junfeng Yang, Zhuoming Xie, Linchao Zhang, Rui Liu, Gang Li, Hui Wang, Qianfeng Fang, Xianping Wang

“…Tensile properties and microstructure changes under different stress states of tempered 9Cr-F/M steel were characterized using a transmission electron microscope (TEM), electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Vickers hardness tester, and tensile tester. This tempered steel has a typical lath martensite structure with only a few polygonal ferrites embedded, and M₂₃C₆ and MX phases nucleated on the lath boundaries or within the sub-grains. …”
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Experimental Investigation of the Friction Stir Weldability of AA8006 with Zirconia Particle Reinforcement and Optimized Process Parameters by Thanikodi Sathish, Abdul Razak R. Kaladgi, V. Mohanavel, K. Arul, Asif Afzal, Abdul Aabid, Muneer Baig, Bahaa Saleh

“…The friction stir-processed samples were investigated regarding their mechanical properties such as tensile strength and Vickers microhardness. The welded samples were included in the corrosion testing to ensure that no foreign corrosive elements were included during the welding. …”
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Bulks of Al-B-C obtained by reactively spark plasma sintering and impact properties by Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar by Vasylkiv, O., Borodianska, H., Demirskyi, D., Li, Peifeng, Suzuki, T. S., Grigoroscuta, M. A., Pasuk, I., Kuncser, A., Badica, P.

“…Namely, the highest values of the Vickers hardness (32.4 GPa), dynamic strength (1323 MPa), strain and toughness were determined for the samples with R = 1.3, i.e., for the samples with a high amount of AlB24C4. …”
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Geometric influence of the laser-based powder bed fusion process in Ti6AL4V and AlSi10Mg by Chua, Zhong Yang, Moon, Seung Ki, Jiao, Lishi, Ahn, Il Hyuk

“…The samples are systematically evaluated by the optical microscope and the Vickers hardness tester. Microstructural characterisation of these samples is further evaluated via scanning electron microscopy. …”
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Surface enhancement of metallic parts fabricated by selective laser melting by Ong, Wee Ming

“…My analysis comprises both the mechanical and microstructural areas and uses techniques such as Vicker’s hardness and multiple microscopy techniques. …”
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Study on the anisotropy and heterogeneity of microstructure and mechanical properties in additive manufactured Ti-6Al-4V parts by selective electron beam melting by Kok, Yihong

“…OM, SEM and TEM) and mechanical testing (e.g. Tensile test and Vickers microhardness). Lastly, the columnar grains within the as-built SEBM Ti-6Al-4V were studied as well. …”
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PENGARUH KUAT ARUS PADA PELAPISAN NICKEL, HARD CHROMIUM DAN NICKEL- HARD CHROMIUM PLATING TERHADAP SIFAT FISIS DAN MEKANIS PERMUKAAN BAJA AISI 410 by DARMO, ADITYO NOOR SETYO HADI

“…The thick of the layer can be known by optic microscope, the hardness of the surface by the Micro Vickers experiment on the mass of 25 gr, the corrosion rate is found by three cells electrode potensio on the solution of 0,9% NaCl, and the wear rate can be known by Ogoshi High Speed Universal Wear Testing Machine. …”

PENGARUH VARIASI WAKTU PELAPISAN TiN HASIL DEPOSISI DC REACTIVE MAGNETRON SPUTTERING TERHADAP KEKERASAN, LAJU KOROSI, KEAUSAN ABRASI DAN KEKASARAN BAJA TAHAN KARAT MARTENSITIK AISI... by , Xander Salahudin, , Dr. Ir. Viktor Malau, DEA

“…The hardness test used a micro-Vickers hardness tester, the corrosion test used a galvanostat PGS 201T with testing media 0,9% NaCl, the abrasive wear test used an ogoshi high speed universal wear testing machine OAT-U and the roughness test used a surface roughness instrument SE 1700. …”

PENGARUH DEPOSISI LAPISAN TIPIS TiN PADA KEKERASAN DAN UMUR PAHAT BUBUT HSS by , Mudjijana, Tjipto Suyitno, Karyono

“…Selanjutnya diuji kekerasan dengan mikro Vickers menggunakan beban 10 gf. Optimalisasi kondisi operasi dengan hasil kekerasan maksimum digunakan untuk proses sputtering pada 54 sisi potong pahat bubut dari bahan HSS dengan sudut tatal (g) = 10° dan sudut jalan bebas (a) = 8°. …”

PENGARUH IN-OFFICE BLEACHING SISTEM AKTIVASI HEAT LIGHT DAN KIMIAWI TERHADAP PERUBAHAN KEKERASAN RESIN KOMPOSIT NANOFIL DAN NANOKERAMIK by , Sila Happy Muriana, , drg. Diatri Nari Ratih, MKes., Sp.KG, PhD.

“…The surface microhardness of each sample was tested before and after performing in office bleaching using microhardness tester (Vickers Hardness Tester) . Data obtained were the value of microhardness after in office bleaching subtracted by the value of microhardness before in office bleaching. …”

Multi-technique analysis of solute segregation and clustering in low-alloy steels by Klupś, P

“…These results were complemented by techniques such as EBSD, TKD, and Vickers hardness testing.</p> <p>Novel methods were developed and evolved during this study. …”