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Evaluation ofK Ic of brittle solids by the indentation method with low crack-to-indent ratios

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Niihara, K., Morena, R. & Hasselman, D.P.H. Evaluation ofK Ic of brittle solids by the indentation method with low crack-to-indent ratios. J Mater Sci Lett 1, 13–16 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00724706

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