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Mechanical Testing for Ceramics

Published

Author(s)

George D. Quinn

Abstract

This article describes (briefly) the common tests used for strength testing of ceramics.
Citation
Encyclopedia of Materials: Science & Technology
Volume
1
Issue
No. 1

Keywords

ceramic, compression strength, flexural strength, strength, tension strength

Citation

Quinn, G. (2003), Mechanical Testing for Ceramics, Encyclopedia of Materials: Science & Technology (Accessed October 10, 2024)

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Created December 31, 2002, Updated February 19, 2017