Physical properties of cutlet-clay ceramic by Mohd. Razi, Munirah, Sahar, Md. Rahim, Md. Yusuf, Mohd. Nor

“…The sample density has been determined using the Archimedes method while their hardness by the Vickers Hardness Test. Meanwhile, the thermal shrinkage has been measured at 900°C. …”

The formation of iron aluminides on aluminum surface by using a Q-switched Nd:YAG laser by Bidin, Noriah, Al-Wafi, Yusef A.

“…Microstructural characterization and mechanical properties of the modified surface were carried out via gas discharge spectrometer GDS, X-Ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning electron microscope (SEM), and Vickers Hardness tester. The results indicate that hardness at the interface of Fe-Al layer is increased. …”

The formation of iron aluminides on aluminum surface by using a Q-switched Nd:YAG laser by Bidin, Noriah, Al-Wafi, Yusef A.

“…Microstructural characterization and mechanical properties of the modified surface were carried out via gas discharge spectrometer GDS, X-Ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning electron microscope (SEM), and Vickers Hardness tester. The results indicate that hardness at the interface of Fe-Al layer is increased. …”

Sample preparation of TiO2 added ZnO using powder metallurgy route and its characteristics by Sutjipto, Agus Geter Edy, Low, Kai Ti, Asmara, Y. P., Legowo, Ari

“…This was attributed to increased carrier concentration. Vickers hardness test showed that the doping of TiO2 had increased the hardness of the sample whereby the 9 wt% TiO2 doped ZnO sample showed the highest value of hardness. …”
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Investigation of machining performance of the PVD coated tungsten carbide by sandblasting pre-treatment by Hariz Sufiyan, Mohamed Sunari

“…In addition, the micro hardness test indicated that average Vickers micro hardness of original tungsten carbide specimen was 863.433 HV while coated carbide with sandblasting pre-treatment specimen was 1464.9 HV. …”
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Comparison of the Remineralisation Potential between Flaxseed Paste, Aloe Vera Gel and Fluoride Toothpaste on Artificially Created White Spot Lesions around Orthodontic Brackets: A... by Rasiga Gandhi, Dilip Srinivasan, Sangeetha Duraisamy, Ravi Kannan

“…All groups except control were treated with their respective remineralising paste for 28 days. Vicker’s Microhardness Number (VHN) and spectrophotometric values (∆L, ∆a, ∆b, ∆E) were evaluated for normal enamel, WSL, remineralisation after 14 and 28 days. …”
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High-entropy rare-earth diborodicarbide: A novel class of high-entropy (Y0.25Yb0.25Dy0.25Er0.25)B2C2 ceramics by Huidong Xu, Longfei Jiang, Ke Chen, Qing Huang, Xiaobing Zhou

“…Typical nano-laminated fracture morphologies, such as kink boundaries, delamination, and slipping were observed at the tip of Vickers indents, suggesting ductile behavior of HE-REB2C2. …”
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A comprehensive exploration of the physical properties of M2GaB (M = Ti, Zr, Mo, Hf) through DFT method by S. Islam, M.R. Rana, K. Hoque, G.G. Biswas, M.E. Hossain, M.M. Hossain, M.M. Uddin, S.H. Naqib, M.A. Ali

“…We have calculated the fracture toughness, brittleness index, acoustic behavior, Mulliken bond-overlap population, theoretical Vickers hardness, f-index, phonon, charge density mapping, and thermodynamic and optical properties via the density functional theory (DFT). …”
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Effect of aging on machinability of 6061 aluminium alloy by Emir Izwandy, Dzulkafli

“…The process that has been gone through the experiment are sample preparation, solution heat treated, aging at various times and temperatures, milling process, surface analysis, surface roughness and the Vickers hardness test. From the experiment, the sample is harder after gone through all the process. …”
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Laser surface modification of AISI 1025 steel by Nik Nadia Farhana, Nik Zulkifli

“…Hardness test were carried out by using Vickers indenter with Hv0.1. Optica microscope was used to study the depth of treated sample for metallographic study. …”
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Effect of impurities on microstructure and structural propertiesof the as-cast and treated Al-Zn alloys by Douniazed Lamrous, Emanuelle Boehm-Courjault, Mohamed Y. Debili, Nacira Sassane

“…The columnar to equiaxed transition was produced only in the Al-30%Zn as-cast alloy. The Vickers microhardness is higher in the equiaxed zone than in the columnar to equiaxed transition (CET) zone. …”
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Microstructure and Wear Rate of Yttria Reinforced Aluminum – Silicon Matrix Composites

“…After that, the microstructure, Vickers hardness and wear rate were conducted. The results showed the existence of the reinforcement particles indifferent amounts in the microstructure and an increase in the hardness for the prepared composites when compared with the unreinforced alloy. …”
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Structure Distribution in Precise Cast Iron Moulded on Meltable Model by Skrbek B., Policar K.

“…Both mechanical and physical properties are determined using calculations from as measured values of wall thicknesses L and Lu, Vickers hardness and remanent magnetism. Measurement results are discussed, findings are formulated and methods for castings metallurgical quality improvement are recommended finally.…”
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Influence of Scanning Speed on the Microhardness Property of Additive Manufactured Titanium Alloy by R. M. Mahamood

“…The microstructures of the deposited layers were studied by optical microscope and the microhardness was also measured using the Vickers hardness tester. The properties of the deposited tracks were compared to that of the substrate. …”
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Microstructural evolution of laser-welded Ti-based bulk metallic glass by Hyun-Joon Jun, Kwang Seok Lee

“…Various tests, such as SEM, TEM, XRD, DSC, and Vickers hardness, are conducted on the welded specimens to analyze the crystalline phases generated at the HAZ of each specimen during welding. …”
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Strength and Fracture Behaviour of Dual Phase Steel Dp450 in Static and Dynamic Conditions by Sunil Kumar Meluru Ramesha, Eva Schmidova

“…Spread of the plastic strain during the crash is an important factor for the energy absorption to passive safety, which is examined using the local hardness measurement using the Vickers hardness and local indentation yield strength is calculated using cylindrical indenter and obtained force-depth results are analysed using the Hencky theory for the plane strain indentation. …”
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Microstructure and Properties of Ultrafine Cemented Carbides Prepared by Microwave Sintering of Nanocomposites by Yanju Qian, Zhiwei Zhao

“…The relative density, Vickers hardness, and fracture toughness of the specimen reach the maximum values of 99.79%, 1842 kg/mm² and 12.6 MPa·m^1/2, respectively. …”
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Comparison of structural health assessment capabilities in epoxy – carbon black and epoxy – carbon nanotube nanocomposites by F. Inam, B. R. Bhat, N. Luhyna, T. Vo

“…Nanocomposite bars were subjected to Vickers diamond indentation to produce sub-surface damage. …”
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Tribological studies of monolithic drawing dies for the production of reinforcing wires used in construction by Nataša Náprstková, Robert Kruzel, Tomasz Dembiczak

“…Hardness measurements were carried out using the Vickers method in accordance with the PN-EN 23878:1996 standard. …”
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Effect of current and atomized grain size distribution on the solidification of Plasma Transferred Arc coatings by Danielle Bond, Ana Sofia Clímaco Monteiro D'Oliveira

“…Microstructure analysis by Laser Confocal Microscopy, dilution with the substrate steel and Vickers microhardness were used the characterized coatings and enriched the discussion confirming the role of the powdered feedstock on the solidification of coatings.…”
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