# Nano-Mechanical Behaviour Of MnTiO3 Ceramics

## TL;DR

This study examines the nano-mechanical properties of MnTiO3 ceramics using nanoindentation, revealing elastic and plastic behaviors with high hardness and modulus, indicating significant plasticity.

## Contribution

First detailed nano-mechanical characterization of MnTiO3 ceramics, providing insights into its elastic and plastic properties at the nanoscale.

## Key findings

- High reduced modulus of 158 GPa
- Hardness of 10.5 GPa
- Significant plastic behavior observed

## Abstract

Here we investigate the mechanical behavior of the MnTiO3 ceramic. Nanoindentation tests in a manganese titanate polycrystalline sample were performed using a Berkovich indenter with a tip radius of 150 nm. On applying the load, it shows the elastic and plastic behavior. The work done during the elastic and plastic processes are 16757.78 {\mu}N.nm and 10045.72 {\mu}N.nm, respectively. The estimated values of reduced modulus and hardness are 158GPa and 10.5GPa, respectively. This suggests that this compound exhibits a significant plastic character.

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/1901.06843