In situ mapping of indentation-induced densification and cracking in vitreous silica by nanofocus X-ray scattering

Johan F. S. Christensen, M. Faizal Ussama Jalaludeen, Søren S. Sørensen +9

The practical strength of oxide glasses is greatly reduced by surface flaws that form during processing and use. Instrumented indentation can mimic such real-life damage events and…