Evaluation of Indentation Hardness Properties and Indentation Methodology for Determining the Influence of Chemical Exposure on Polymeric Materials.

Abstract

The relevance and importance of the indentation experiment in chemical-material compatibility testing was evaluated. The spectrum of methods and instrumentation was surveyed. The ranking of methods was thermomechanical analysis (TMA), International Rubber Hardness Degree (lRHD), Shore A/D ISO Ball, and Rockwell. Based on the advantages of the TMA method, a further review of indentation instrumentation is provided.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA310095

Entities

People

  • Brian S. Ince
  • Wendel J. Shuely

Organizations

  • Edgewood Chemical Biological Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Diffractometers
  • Hardness
  • Instrumentation
  • Materials
  • Materials Testing
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Spectra
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

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