Research Article

Nanoindentation and Adhesion Properties of Ta Thin Films

Figure 5

Experimental hardness as a function of mean grain size, fitted using the Hall-Petch equation. (a) Was deposited at RT only, (b) postannealed at 150°C for 1 h, and (c) postannealed at 250°C for 1 h.
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