AFM, a tool for investigating indentation damage in ZrO2

Authors
Celli, A Gutema, T Bracali, P Groppetti, R Esposito, L Tucci, A
Citation
A. Celli et al., AFM, a tool for investigating indentation damage in ZrO2, AM CERAM S, 78(8), 1999, pp. 87-91
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Apllied Physucs/Condensed Matter/Materiales Science","Material Science & Engineering
Journal title
AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY BULLETIN
ISSN journal
00027812 → ACNP
Volume
78
Issue
8
Year of publication
1999
Pages
87 - 91
Database
ISI
SICI code
0002-7812(199908)78:8<87:AATFII>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
Atomic force microscopy (AFM) can be a powerful tool to quantitatively desc ribe the fracture process in zirconia. Data provided make it possible to un derstand better the toughening mechanisms acting in zirconia samples.