Nanoindentation is a technique used to measure the mechanical properties of materials on the nanoscale by applying controlled forces to a sharp indenter and measuring the resulting indentation depth. The load rate and maximum load are crucial parameters in nanoindentation experiments as they can affect the accuracy and reliability of the measurements. Here's how you can determine the appropriate load rate and load for nanoindentation:

Remember that selecting the appropriate load rate and load for nanoindentation requires a combination of theoretical understanding, empirical testing, and experience. It's important to carefully plan your experiments and adjust these parameters based on the specific properties of the material you're testing and the goals of your study.

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I agree with to share my experience. The indentation depth must be 10 times smaller than the thickness of the measured coating. Otherwise, hardness results will be unreliable due to the influence of the substrate.

Thank You Nekin Joshua & Gedvidas Bikulcius I will try to evaluate based on these parameters.