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Journal of Mining Sciences

2013 year, number 3

Nano-Range Mechanical Characteristics of Carnallite, Spathic Salt and Sylvinite

V. N. APTUKOV, V. YU. MITIN, N. E. MOLOSHTANOVA, I. A. MOROZOV
Perm State National Research University, ul. Bukireva 15, Perm, 614000 Russia
Keywords: carnallite, spathic salt, sylvite, elasticity modulus, hardness, nano-range

Abstract

The authors discuss experimental nano-indentation results obtained on carnallite, spathic salt and sylvinite grains on Dimension ICON scanning probe microscope, as well as comparative assessments of elasticity modulus and hardness of the minerals.