Discover Hardness Values for PCBN, Molybdenum, Tungsten Carbide, Diamond & More

[engineer23]

Is there a website or book that lists hardness values for the following:

Polycrystalline Boron Nitride
Molybdenum
Tungsten Carbide
Diamond
h13
B4C
SiC
Al2O3

I've tried www.matweb.com, but they only have hardness values for some of these materials. I can't locate PCBN in their database either.

Thanks for any help!

 

[Mapes]

You could try the Handbook of Refractory Carbides and Nitrides. They quote a Vickers hardness of 0.08-0.09 GPa for "hot-pressed boron nitride."

 

[oswaler]

I can understand your frustration in trying to find comprehensive hardness values for these materials. Unfortunately, there is no single website or book that lists hardness values for all of these materials. Each material has its own unique properties and characteristics, and therefore, the hardness values may vary. Additionally, the hardness of a material can also depend on its composition, processing method, and testing conditions.

That being said, there are several resources that can provide some information on the hardness values of these materials. The ASM Materials Handbook is a widely used reference book that contains data on various materials, including hardness values. Another useful resource is the Handbook of Hardness Testing by K. V. Ravi, which specifically focuses on hardness testing methods and data for different materials.

For specific materials, you can also check the websites of manufacturers or suppliers that specialize in these materials. They may have data on the hardness values of their products or be able to provide you with the necessary information.

In terms of the specific materials you mentioned, PCBN is a relatively new material and may not have widespread data available yet. However, you can try contacting manufacturers or research institutions that specialize in this material for more information.

Overall, the best approach would be to consult multiple sources and compare the data to get a better understanding of the hardness values for these materials. As with any scientific research, it is important to consider the reliability and accuracy of the data and to use multiple sources to verify the information. I hope this helps in your search for hardness values for these materials.