Nanoindentation

Nanoindentation is a testing technique used to measure the mechanical properties of materials at a very small scale—down to nanometers. It involves pressing a hard, sharp tip into the surface of a material with controlled force to create an indentation. By analyzing the depth and characteristics of the indentation, scientists can determine important properties like hardness, elastic modulus, and toughness. This technique is valuable in fields such as materials science and engineering, as it helps in understanding how materials will perform in real-world applications, especially in tiny components like those found in electronics or biomedical devices.