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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

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