Effect of Low-Amplitude Load Oscillations on Stiffness and Hardness for Al and W in Loaded Nanocontacts
The effect low-amplitude oscillations have on the mechanical properties of Al and W in nanocontacts is studied by means of continuous stiffness measurements (CSM). It is established that the additional superpositioning of oscillations until a critical amplitude is reached has no effect on the mechanisms, kinetics, or plastic deformation of a material. The threshold amplitudes and frequencies of such oscillations are determined for Al (2.5 nm) and W (3.5 nm).