Microstructure-Property Correlations for Hard, Superhard, and Ultrahard Materials

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. The

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MicrostructureProperty Correlations for Hard, Superhard, and Ultrahard Materials

Microstructure-Property Correlations for Hard, Superhard, and Ultrahard Materials

Valentine Kanyanta Editor

Microstructure-Property Correlations for Hard, Superhard, and Ultrahard Materials

Editor Valentine Kanyanta Principal Research Scientist Element Six Limited Oxfordshire, UK

ISBN 978-3-319-29289-2 ISBN 978-3-319-29291-5 DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-29291-5

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Contents

1

Hard, Superhard and Ultrahard Materials: An Overview . . . . . . . . Dr. Valentine Kanyanta

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2

Applications for Superhard and Ultra-Hard Materials . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Christopher John Howard Wort

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3

Structure-Properties Relationships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Wallace Matizamhuka

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4

Measurements of Hardness and Other Mechanical Properties of Hard and Superhard Materials and Coatings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Dr. Maritza G.J. Veprek-Heijman and Prof. Dr. Prof. h.c. Dr. h.c. Stan Veprek

5

Fracture Toughness of Hard and Superhard Materials: Testing Methods and Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Dr. Declan Carolan and Prof. Alojz Ivankovic

6

Superhard and Ultrahard Nanostructured Materials and Coatings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Prof. Dr. Prof. h.c. Dr. h.c. Stan Veprek and Dr. Maritza G.J. Veprek-Heijman

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Future of Superhard Material Design, Processing and Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Dr. Maweja Kasonde and Dr. Valentine Kanyanta

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Contributors

Declan Carolan ELEVATE Marie Curie Research Fe