Superhard Polycrystalline γ-boron

Details Superhard Polycrystalline γ-boron Superhard Polycrystalline γ-boron

2012-03-08

arxiv.org/abs/1203.1748v2

Physics

Condensed Matter

Materials Science

16 pages

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The Vickers hardness of polycrystalline {\gamma}-B was measured using a diamond indentation method. The elastic properties of polycrystalline {\gamma}-B (B=213.9 GPa, G=227.2 GPa, and E=503.3 GPa) were determined using ultrasonic measurement at ambient condition. Under the loading force up to 20 N, our test gave an average Vickers hardness in the asymptotic-hardness region of 30.3 GPa. The average fracture toughness was measured as 4.1MPa m1/2. Additionally, We also measured the hardness and elastic properties of polycrystalline {\beta}-B and PcBN for comparison. The hardness and elastic properties for polycrystalline {\gamma}-B was found to be very close to that of PcBN. Our results suggest that the polycrystalline {\gamma}-B could be a superhard polycrystalline material for industrial applications.

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