Future of nanoindentation in archaeometry.

Faisal, Nadimul Haque; Ahmed, Rehan; Goel, Saurav; Cross, Graham

Abstract

This review aims to consolidate scarce literature on the use of modern nanomechanical testing technique like instrumented nanoindentation in the field of archaeometry materials research. The review showcase on how can the nanoindentation tests provide valuable data about mechanical properties which, in turn, relate to the evolution of ancient biomaterials as well as human history and production methods. This is particularly useful when the testing is limited by confined volumes and small material samples (since the contact size is in the order of few microns). As an emerging novel application, some special considerations are warranted for characterization of archaeometry materials. In this review, potential research areas relating to how nanoindentation is expected to benefit and help improve existing practices in archaeometry are identified. It is expected that these insights will raise awareness for use of nanoindentation at various world heritage sites as well as various museums.

Citation

FAISAL, N.H., AHMED, R., GOEL, S. and CROSS, G. 2018. Future of nanoindentation in archaeometry. Journal of materials research [online], 33(17), pages 2515-2532. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1557/jmr.2018.280

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jul 25, 2018
• Online Publication Date: Aug 20, 2018
• Publication Date: Sep 14, 2018
• Deposit Date: Jul 26, 2018
• Publicly Available Date: Feb 21, 2019
• Journal: Journal of materials research
• Print ISSN: 0884-2914
• Electronic ISSN: 2044-5326
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (CUP)
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 33
• Issue: 17
• Pages: 2515-2532
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1557/jmr.2018.280
• Keywords: Nanoindentation; Micromechanics; Archaeometry; Structure property relationships
• Public URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10059/3020