##  [Surface Microhardness](/index.php/surface-microhardness) 

  ##  [Surface Microhardness](https://health.quantumdictionary.io/surface-microhardness-0) 

  

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Definition

Localized measurement of a material surface’s resistance to plastic deformation obtained by microindentation (commonly Vickers or Knoop) under a specified load and dwell time, reported as a Vickers Hardness Number (VHN) or equivalent; result depends on indenter geometry, applied load, indentation time and surface preparation.