This book discusses microstructure-property correlations and explores key microstructure features and how they affect the properties of a material. The authors discuss the effect of manufacturing and processing routes on microstructure and properties. They identify appropriate microstructure and mechanical characterization techniques essential for developing accurate microstructure-property relationships. The techniques include high resolution imaging methods and properties measurements such as hardness, strength, elastic modulus, and fracture toughness. Current and future trends in hard and superhard material design are revealed by the authors, including nanostructured materials, biomimicry, and novel manufacturing technologies.
Author(s): Valentine Kanyanta (eds.)
Edition: 1
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Year: 2016
Language: English
Pages: VII, 239
Tags: Characterization and Evaluation of Materials; Nanotechnology and Microengineering; Nanochemistry; Materials Engineering
Front Matter....Pages i-vii
Hard, Superhard and Ultrahard Materials: An Overview....Pages 1-23
Applications for Superhard and Ultra-Hard Materials....Pages 25-74
Structure-Properties Relationships....Pages 75-103
Measurements of Hardness and Other Mechanical Properties of Hard and Superhard Materials and Coatings....Pages 105-134
Fracture Toughness of Hard and Superhard Materials: Testing Methods and Limitations....Pages 135-165
Superhard and Ultrahard Nanostructured Materials and Coatings....Pages 167-210
Future of Superhard Material Design, Processing and Manufacturing....Pages 211-239
