Microhardness is applied in production and scientific research due to its high sensitivity and low load characteristics. The same testing is also an important part of metallographic structure research and materials science research. Microhardness testers can perform hardness testing on both metals and non metals.
1. Used in metallography and metal physics. By observing the indentation shape, the plasticity and brittleness of each constituent phase of the metal can be studied, and the metal structure, phase resolution, and crystal properties can be determined.
2. It is also applied in the field of materials science. Provide conditions for new technology materials and alloys. The same applies to the study of materials in high and low temperature environments.
3. Measurement of non-metallic materials. For the determination of hardness of pottery, minerals, textiles, and other brittle materials. This is a problem that cannot be solved by general hardness experiments.
4. Used for process inspection. Mainly inspect components such as gaskets, bearings, etc. Study the changes in material surface properties caused by friction or wear, etc. Can verify the effectiveness of processes such as oxidation, nitriding, and carbonization. It is also possible to measure the hardness of the coating after strengthening. Can be used to detect the effects of additive hardening.