Study of Surface Modification of Niobium Caused by Nitriding and Cathodic Cage Deposition by Francisco R. C. Macedo, Renan M. Monção, José C. A. Queiroz, Maxwell S. Libório, José A. P. Costa, Luciana S. Rossino, Miguel R. Danelon, Michelle C. Feitor, Thércio H. C. Costa, Rômulo R. M. Sousa

“…In this work, plasma nitriding (PN) and cathode cage plasma deposition (CCPN) treatments were carried out with temperatures of 400 and 450 °C to evaluate the modifications caused on the surface of pure niobium samples. XRD, SEM, Vickers microhardness, and sphere-disk analyses were used to characterize the coatings’ composition, morphology, hardness, and wear resistance. …”
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DEFORMATION RESPONSE OF DUAL PHASE STEEL IN STATIC AND DYNAMIC CONDITIONS by M.R. Sunil Kumar, 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 the cylindrical indenter and obtained force-depth results are analysed using the Hencky theory for the plane strain indentation. …”
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Tthe study of steel surface hardening at combined ion and laser irradiation by Anatoliy Borisov, Boris Krit, Vatslovas Kulikauskas, Natalya Semenova, Igor Suminov, Sergey Tikhonov

“…The methods used in the study: Rutherford backscattering spectrometry, Vickers microhardness testing, computer simulation of ions and solid state interaction. …”
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The Role of RANKL and Involvement of Cementum in Orthodontic Root Resorption by Masaru Yamaguchi, Hiroyuki Mishima

“…A correlation was observed between the Vickers hardness and Ca/P ratio of the cementum in the apical region. …”
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Research on the influence of the proportion of nickel and silicon on the mechanical and electrical properties of CuNiSi alloys by W. Sciezor, R. Kowal, J. Grzebinoga, G. Kiesiewicz, P. Kwasniewski, A. Mamala

“…Materials were directed to the chemical composition tests, Vickers hardness and electrical conductivity tests and also for microstructural tests with using scanning electron microscopy (SEM).…”
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Effect of Shot Peening With Glass Microspheres on the Fatigue Behavior of a Low Carbon Steel by J.C. de Lacerda, I.R. Pereira, J.M.G. Costa, J.S. Pinto, H.F.M. Souza, M.A. Fonseca

“…A rotation speed of approximately 750 rpm (12.5 Hz) was employed in the fatigue tests. Vickers microhardness tests were performed in order to verify the surface hardening produced by shot peening with glass microspheres. …”
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The Q-switched Nd:YAG laser shock processing effects on mechanical properties of C86400 Cu-Zn alloy by mays oday hashim, Dr. Razi Al-Azawi, Dr. Abdul Hadi Kadhim

“…The micro-hardness and surface roughness of the LSP-treated sample. Vickers diamond indenter was used to measure the micro-hardness of all samples with different laser pulse energy and the different number of laser pulses. …”
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Tthe study of steel surface hardening at combined ion and laser irradiation by Anatoliy Borisov, Boris Krit, Vatslovas Kulikauskas, Natalya Semenova, Igor Suminov, Sergey Tikhonov

“…The methods used in the study: Rutherford backscattering spectrometry, Vickers microhardness testing, computer simulation of ions and solid state interaction. …”
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Weldability of Underwater Wet-Welded HSLA Steel: Effects of Electrode Hydrophobic Coatings by Jacek Tomków

“…The visual test, metallographic tests, and hardness Vickers HV10 measurements were performed during investigations. …”
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Effect of Heat Treatments on The Mechanical Properties And Wear Resistance of Al- Alloy Matrix Composite

“…Many inspections and tests such as microstructure, Vickers hardness and XRD analysis. Wear test type ( Pin – on – Disc) with various applied loads and different exposure times at constant parameters was carried out under dry sliding conditions. …”
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On the Use of EBSD and Microhardness to Study the Microstructure Properties of Tungsten Samples Prepared by Selective Laser Melting by Mirza Atif Abbas, Yan Anru, Zhi Yong Wang

“…In this study, microhardness and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) techniques were used to study the specimens. Vickers hardness method was used to study tungsten under different parameters. …”
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Microstructural study of Al-20Si-5Fe Alloys produced by melt-spinning by Aliyeh Rafiei, Nasser Varahram, Parviz Davami

“…Moreover, the values of Vickers microhardness of melt spun ribbons were three times as high as those of conventionally cast ingots of the same alloy.…”
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Experimental And Numerical Study Of Buckling For Carburized Low Carbon Steel Columns by Mohamad K. Alwan, Naseem Sabah abrahim

“…The results of the study showed that the Vickers micro hardness increased from (HV=210) to (HV=525), the tensile strength increased from (708 MPa) to (1065 MPa) and critical buckling load increased from (18.37 kN) to (19.6 kN) for d=8mm. …”
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In-situ production of WC-Ni using a laser cladding technique by Skhosane Samuel, Masina Bathusile, Lekoadi Paul, Pityane Sisa

“…In this study, the microstructure of WC-Ni coatings were characterised using optical microscope (OM), scanning electron microscope (SEM) with EDS, while mechanical properties of the coating were studied using Vickers hardness tester and abrasion wear resistance tester. …”
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Change of mechanical properties in substrate during rewelding deposit by R. Chotěborský, P. Hrabě, A. Kabutey

“…Optical metallography, microhardness Vickers method and Charpy impact test were employed to analyze these differences. …”
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Nanoindentation study on the mechanical behaviour of conventional and additively manufactured Ti-6Al-4V by Gan, Soo Seong

“…In this report, a comparison of EBM and cast Ti-6Al-4V specimens is thoroughly investigated by using Vickers and Nanoindentation hardness tests. Also, investigation of the microstructure of the EBM specimens concerning its build height is analysed. …”
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Composite fabrication by slip-casting by Tan, Sharlene

“…In this report are descriptions of the sample processing, the characterization of their density and porosity as a function of the BN and SiO2 loadings, the infiltration process with an epoxy matrix and Vickers hardness test. The results are discussed, and future research steps determined.…”
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Investigation on microstructure and mechanical properties of inconel 725 printed by direct energy deposition by Lim, Aloysius Huan Da

“…The mechanical properties of Inconel 725 will be analysed with Vickers hardness test to compare how it can be affected by building height. …”
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Further study of laser surface treatment of 52100 steel by Chiu, Jing Jie

“…Hardness values were determined using the Vickers Hardness machine. After experiments were conducted, it was realized that different purging gases did not cause much variations in the hardness value. …”
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PEMANFAATAN SKRAP PADUAN Al�31,2%Mg UNTUK PROTOTIPE ONDERDIL SEPEDA MENGGUNAKAN PENGECORAN TUANG by , TRI MARDIYANA RIYANTA, S.E., , Dr. Suyitno, ST., M.Sc.

“…Testing equipment used were digital scales, Vickers hardness tester, optical microscope and Impact Charpy. …”