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

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  • © 2016

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Editors:
  1. Valentine Kanyanta

    1. Element Six Ltd, Principal Research Scientist, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

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  • Covers the correlation among hard materials microstructure, properties, and behavior during application
  • Describes microstructure characterization techniques for hard and superhard materials
  • Examines appropriate mechanical testing methods for hard and superhard materials
  • Details how different microstructures may respond differently to different chemical, thermal, and mechanical environments

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-vii
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  2. Hard, Superhard and Ultrahard Materials: An Overview

    • Valentine Kanyanta
    Pages 1-23

  3. Applications for Superhard and Ultra-Hard Materials

    • Christopher John Howard Wort
    Pages 25-74

  4. Structure-Properties Relationships

    • Wallace Matizamhuka
    Pages 75-103

  5. Measurements of Hardness and Other Mechanical Properties of Hard and Superhard Materials and Coatings

    • Maritza G. J. Veprek-Heijman, Stan Veprek
    Pages 105-134

  6. Fracture Toughness of Hard and Superhard Materials: Testing Methods and Limitations

    • Declan Carolan, Alojz Ivankovic
    Pages 135-165

  7. Superhard and Ultrahard Nanostructured Materials and Coatings

    • Stan Veprek, Maritza G. J. Veprek-Heijman
    Pages 167-210

  8. Future of Superhard Material Design, Processing and Manufacturing

    • Maweja Kasonde, Valentine Kanyanta
    Pages 211-239
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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.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Element Six Ltd, Principal Research Scientist, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

    Valentine Kanyanta

About the editor

Dr. Valentine Kanyanta is currently a Principal Research Scientist at Element Six Ltd.

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