Ceramic coatings are used in motorsports to protect against heat and wear. Image Credits: Marcin Krzyzaks/shutterstock.com Ceramic coatings are used in a wide variety of industrial and commercial ...

Hardness Testing is applied to a great number of materials, and for over 250 years, it has been an invaluable and frequently used mechanical test. A variety of hardness tests can be used to establish ...

When it comes to measuring the "hardness" of a material, most tests are distinctly low-tech and basically involve pressing a diamond tip into the surface and measuring the size of the dent produced.