Influence of different indentation load and dwell time on Knoop microhardness tests for composite materials

Yoldas O., Akova T., Uysal H.

POLYMER TESTING, vol.23, no.3, pp.343-346, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 23 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/s0142-9418(03)00104-1
  • Journal Name: POLYMER TESTING
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.343-346
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Various microhardness test methods with different indentation loads and dwell times have been used to evaluate the hardness of composite materials. However, there is still no agreement on the ideal test method for composites. The aim of this Study was to determine the influence of different indentation load and dwell time on Knoop Hardness Number (KHN) of three different kinds of light-cured composites.