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Toughness measurement of thin films: a critical review

Surface and Coatings Technology · 2004 · Vol. 198(1-3) · pp. 74–84

Sam Zhang✉(Nanyang Technological University)Deen Sun(Nanyang Technological University)Yongqing Fu(Nanyang Technological University)Hejun Du(Nanyang Technological University)

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Metal and Thin Film Mechanics Advanced ceramic materials synthesis Semiconductor materials and devicesMaterials scienceIndentationThin filmScratchToughnessComposite materialBendingTensile testingSubstrate (aquarium)Plasticity

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