Research Article

Dense and Cellular Zirconia Produced by Gel Casting with Agar: Preparation and High Temperature Characterization

Table 3

Hardness and elastic modulus for dense and porous samples as calculated from nanoindentation tests (average values ± standard deviation).

SampleAverage hardness (GPa)Average modulus (GPa)Depth range considered for averaging (nm)

F6513.9 ± 1.6207.7 ± 15.1200–1200
C68 tensile14.8 ± 0.7221.9 ± 8.0200–1200
C68 compressive14.3 ± 1.3210.0 ± 13.1200–1200
I4414.8 ± 0.9211.1 ± 5.4200–1200