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Welcome
The Nanomechanical Properties Group develops and provides mechanical measurement science, measurement standards, and measurement technology needed by U.S. industry to apply materials and components in nanomechanical applications. The Group’s activities are carried out in four project areas: Programs/Projects
Nanoscale Strength Measurements and Standards—To develop new mechanical test structures and methodologies based on microelectromechanical and nanoelectromechanical systems (MEMS and NEMS) manufacturing methods that enable device producers in … Nanoscale Stress Measurements and Standards—Our objective is to develop accurate measurement methods for the nanoscale stress distributions and surface defects that control device performance and reliability (performance over service life) … Scanning Probe Microscopy Measurements and Standards—Our goal is to develop standard reference materials and quantitative, reproducible, measurement methods and protocols for scanning probe microscopes, to enable accurate dimensional, force, and … Nanoparticle Measurements and Standards for Biomedical Applications and Health—Our goal is to develop certified reference materials, standard test methods, measurements, and critical data for the physicochemical characterization of engineered and multifunctional … |
Highlights
Measurement of Elastic Moduli of Nano-Granular Surfaces
Standard Reference Cantilevers for AFM Spring Constant Calibration Measurement of Interface Stress in Composite Nanostructures Development of an Interferometer with Subpicometer Resolution for dc and Low Frequency Displacement Measurement Measurement of Mechanical and Electrical Properties of Ultra-thin Insulating Films Nanoscale Toughness Measurements Nanoscale Measurements of Strain and Stress using Electron Back Scattered Diffraction and Confocal Raman Microscopy Elastic Moduli of ZnO Nanowires Elastic Modulus of Faceted Aluminum Nitride Nanotubes Related LinksFunctional Properties GroupStructure Determination Methods GroupSynchrotron Methods Group
Contact
Ceramics Division
Nanomechanical Properties Group Richard Gates, Group Leader 100 Bureau Drive, M/S 8526 Gaithersburg, MD 20899
301-975-3677 Telephone 301-975-5334 Facsimile |