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The measurement of palmqvist toughness for hard and brittle materials.

Roebuck, B; Bennett, E G; Lay, L A; Morrell, R (2008) The measurement of palmqvist toughness for hard and brittle materials. Measurement Good Practice Guide. 9

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Abstract

Covering a draft procedure appropriate for hardmetals, background to successful testing, potential errors, correlations to plain-strain toughness tests discussion of problems of using the test on ceramic materials.

Item Type: Report/Guide (Measurement Good Practice Guide)
Notes: NPL made every effort to ensure all information contained in this Good Practice Guide was correct at time of publication. NPL is not responsible for any errors, omissions or obsolescence, and does not accept any liability arising from the use of these Good Practice Guides.
Subjects: Advanced Materials
Advanced Materials > Powder Route Materials
Last Modified: 23 Feb 2026 09:06
URI: https://eprintspublications.npl.co.uk/id/eprint/1566
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