MICROHARDNESS TEST FOR SAMPLE C

We have applied micro hardness test to our samples in Universita Delgi Studi di
Modena e Reggio Emilia with Dr. Antonella SOLA. We have applied the test for all samples
(A,B,C and D) on different points also different distances from surface. In here, our main
target is having informations about hardness difference for different points due to the difision.
The zirconia is a more harder material by comparison to glass ceramic (flourapatite and
leucite crystals). So, a more harder area is expected near of interface in glass ceramic area due
to difision of zirconia. And, we expect a dicreasing of hardness in far areas from interface due
to the absence of zirconia difusion. Also, learning about difference of elastic modulus.
Now, we are talking about the microhardness test which was applied on glass ceramic
area of sample C. We have applied the test (Vicker microhardness test) to totaly twenty seven
different points in five different lines (five different distances from interface) by CSM micro
combi tester instrument. We have applied 500 mN load during the test. During the test, we
were collecting graphics and datas of test. After the test, we have examined them in Centro
Ceramico with Dr. Antonella Tucci by SEM and we have taken some selected images.

TEST AREA AND TEST DATAS

We can see the points, distances and selected points for visualization on this image.

We can see some datas about the test like dimensions of deformed area, avarage
dimensions of deformed area, Vicker hardness of the points, avrage Vicker hardness values,
standart deviations and elastic modulus.

d1 d2 d [µm] HV Mean value Std Dev

line 1 12,73 13,10 12,92 567,22 571,90 8,48

12,67 12,89 12,78 579,27
12,90 12,63 12,77 580,63
12,68 13,04 12,86 572,09
 12,63 13,36 13,00 560,26

line 2 13,10 13,36 13,23 540,54 572,29 20,98

12,73 12,47 12,60 595,94
12,73 12,89 12,81 576,56
12,68 12,79 12,74 583,37
12,94 12,94 12,94 565,03

line 3 13,10 12,78 12,94 565,03 580,94 10,90

12,84 12,68 12,76 581,09
12,68 12,63 12,66 590,77
12,73 12,89 12,81 576,56
12,83 12,47 12,65 591,24

line 4 12,68 12,63 12,66 590,77 590,01 12,90

12,58 12,73 12,66 590,77
12,73 12,99 12,86 572,09
12,31 12,63 12,47 608,43
12,48 12,89 12,69 587,98

line 5 12,89 12,89 12,89 569,43 565,40 6,00

13,05 12,94 13,00 560,26
N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.
13,05 12,68 12,87 571,64
12,89 13,10 13,00 560,26

Depth Hardness [HV]

[µm] Mean Value Std Dev.

line 1 20,65 571,90 8,48

line 2 49,74 572,29 20,98
line 3 81,16 580,94 10,90
line 4 100,9 590,01 12,90
line 5 127,8 565,40 6,00

Depth Elastic Modulus [GPa]

[µm] Mean Value Std Dev.

line 1 20,65 75,47 72,04 77,66 73,21 78,18 75,31 2,69

line 2 49,74 77,61 77,01 75,61 72,43 79,38 76,41 2,60
line 3 81,16 77,91 74,63 73,84 77,34 77,15 76,17 1,81
line 4 100,9 78,44 74,16 68,99 75,11 78,19 74,98 3,84
line 5 127,8 79,57 73,91 N.A. 62,66 75,39 73,63 7,51

GENERAL TEST CONDITIONS

We can see some datas about general test conditions on here.

GENERAL TEST CONDITIONS

Fn contact: 10 mN
Approach speed: 15%/min
Depth range: standard
Load range: satndard
When possible, fast pre-approach activated
FOR THE DEPTH OFF-SET
Contact load: 10 mN
Approach speed: 15%/min
FOR THE DISTANCE CALIBRATION
Applied load 1000 mN for the general screening
Applied load 500 mN for analysis of intrface (zone of difusion)
SPESIFIC CONDITIONS OF LOADING
FOR THE SCREENING:
Acquisition rate: 10 Hz
Loading rate: 800 mN/min
Max load: 1000 mN
Pause: 15 s
Unloading rate: 800 mN/min
FOR THE ANALYSIS TO INTERFACE:
Acquisition rate: 10 Hz
Loading rate: 400 mN/min
Max load: 500 mN
Pause: 15 s
Unloading rate: 400 mN/min

GRAPHICS ABOUT THE TEST

We can see the loading as a function of time on this graphic.

 And, we can see the informations about deformation of material during the test and
informations about Vicker needle on this image.
 SEM IMAGES OF THE TEST

We can see the selected images of the test that are taken by SEM in Centro Ceramico.
Also, the positions of the imagened points can seen on test area figure.

GENERAL PROFILING
LINE 1

POINT C1
POINT C2

POINT C3
POINT C4

POINT C5
POINT C6