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A method for predicting critical load evaluating adhesion of coatings in scratch testing

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In this paper based on the experiment principle of evaluating adhesion property by scratch testing, the peeling mechanism of thin films is discussed by applying contact theory and surface physics theory. A mathematical model predicting the critical load is proposed for calculating critical load as determined by scratch testing. The factors for correctly evaluating adhesion of coatings according to the experimental data are discussed.

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  1. Dept. of Material Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, 310027, Hangzhou, China

    Chen Xi-fang, Yan Mi & Yang De-ren

  2. Dept. of Material Science and Engineering, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan

    Hirose Yukio

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This work was carried out in Kanazawa University, Japan.

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Xi-fang, C., Mi, Y., De-ren, Y. et al. A method for predicting critical load evaluating adhesion of coatings in scratch testing. J. Zheijang Univ.-Sci. 4, 709–713 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1631/BF02851612

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