what is nanoindentation
Overview: Nanoindentation is used to determine the mechanical properties of solids with a very high spatial resolution. The method is based on the measurement of force and displacement during the elastic-plastic contact of a hard reference body (Indenter) with the specimen.Thus it is similar to traditional micro-hardness-testing, whereas it offers some significant advantages: 1  extreme high spatial and depth resolution.he method is based on the measurement of force and displacement during the elastic-plastic contact of a hard reference body (Indenter) with the specimen. Thus it is similar to traditional micro-hardness-testing, whereas it offers some significant advantages: