Surface Hardness in Biomaterials
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What is the importance of surface hardness in biomaterials?

  • Leads to premature failure due to fatigue.
  • Indicative of the ease of finishing and polishing. (correct)
  • Reduces the resistance to staining and bacterial plaque adhesion.
  • Enhances the flexibility of the material.
  • Which type of hardness test uses small diamond pyramid as an indenter?

  • Micro-hardness tests (micro-Vickers, Knoop). (correct)
  • Macro-hardness tests (Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers).
  • Nano-hardness tests.
  • No type of hardness test uses a small diamond pyramid as an indenter.
  • What is the principle of any hardness test method?

  • Using a chemical reagent to determine the hardness.
  • Measuring the weight of the sample.
  • Applying heat to the sample and observing the melting point.
  • Forcing an indenter into the sample surface followed by measuring dimensions of the indentation. (correct)
  • What is the range of indenting forces in macro-hardness tests?

    <p>50N to 30000N.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does nano-hardness test use to measure hardness?

    <p>Minor loads of about 1 nano-Newton followed by precise measuring depth of indentation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Importance of Surface Hardness in Biomaterials

    • Surface hardness is crucial in biomaterials as it affects the wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility of the material.

    Hardness Tests

    • The Vickers hardness test uses a small diamond pyramid as an indenter.
    • The principle of any hardness test method is to measure the resistance of a material to plastic deformation.

    Hardness Test Methods

    • Macro-hardness tests typically use an indenting force range of 1-3000 N (Newtons).
    • Nano-hardness tests use a sharp indenter tip and a very small force (in the range of millinewtons) to measure hardness.
    • Nano-hardness tests use the depth of indentation to measure hardness, allowing for the analysis of surfaces at the nanoscale.

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