Research Article

Mechanical Properties of ZTA: Correlation with Structural Properties and Influence of Ageing

Table 1

Results of nanoindentation.

Compound Hardness (GPa) Young’s modulus (MPa)

Al2O3 31 (5) 442 (45)
Z3Y 16 (3) 256 (41)
A10Z3Y-1650°C 30 (7) 434 (65)
A25Z3Y-1500°C 100 nm 27 (7) 394 (66)
A25Z3Y-1500°C 50 nm 28 (3) 391 (31)
A25Z3Y-1650°C 27 (7) 410 (58)