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Fig. 1.3. SEM image <strong>of</strong> cylindrical sapphire tip geometry for engaging pull-tab tensile<br />
specimens. The diameter <strong>of</strong> the cylinder end is 35 µm.<br />
Fracture Strength (GPa)<br />
6<br />
5<br />
4<br />
3<br />
2<br />
1<br />
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1<br />
Probability<br />
Fig. 1.4. Strength distributions obtained using the cylindrical tip at two levels <strong>of</strong> downward force<br />
(normal load, 10 mN <strong>and</strong> 3 mN), compared to the results from the round-robin<br />
experiments (S<strong>and</strong>ia: black circles, Others: gray “x”)<br />
17<br />
~400 mN normal load<br />
conical tip<br />
98 tests<br />
10 mN normal load<br />
cylindrical tip<br />
14 tests<br />
3 mN normal load<br />
cylindrical tip<br />
12 tests<br />
RS184 data<br />
from other<br />
research groups