Specific Process Knowledge/Characterization/Hardness measurement: Difference between revisions

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	The purpose is to measure hardness of samples or films.		The purpose is to measure hardness of samples or films. This is done by pressing an indenter (diamond with pyramid tip) into sample using a know indentation force. This leaves an indent in the sample. The hardness of the sample can then be derived from the dimensions of the indentation (the softer the material the large the indentation).