Express Test I
Agilent Nano Indenter G200 User’s Guide
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on the test sample using the
method.
Express Test to a Displacement
The purpose of the method is to use Express Test for rapid
characterization of Young's modulus and hardness by performing an
array of indentations to a user-defined depth and is available as both
Batch (Method Name-Batch) and Individual Methods. The method may
be used on bulk materials, but is especially suited for composite
materials where constituent materials have different properties.
1
Launch NanoSuite.
2
At the User Login prompt, select the proper profile name and click
OK
.
3
From the Open Method dialog box, select
Express Test > Batch>
Express Test to a Displacement-Batch
for a Batch test as shown in
Express Test> Express Test to a
Displacement
as an Individual test.
Figure H-5
Select Express Test to a Displacement from the Open
Method dialog box
4
Click
Open
.
5
Locate sample target area using the microscope image (40X
Objective recommended).
6
Adjust the Panel Inputs as needed:
•
Memo
: Provides space for user-specified information about each
test.
•
Poisson's Ratio
: The Poisson's Ratio for the test material.
•
Prescribed Displacement
: Maximum indentation displacement
(approximate).
•
Surface Approach Distance
: This input may either be set to
Standard or High. Use the High setting for rough samples. Using
High will increase test time.