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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
Pub Type
Encyclopedias

Keywords

ceramic, compression strength, flexural strength, strength, tension strength
Ceramics and Biomaterials

Citation

Quinn, G. (2003), Mechanical Testing for Ceramics, Encyclopedia of Materials: Science & Technology (Accessed June 7, 2023)

Created December 31, 2002, Updated February 19, 2017