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Shell
A shell is a hard protective outer casing created by a mollusk or crustacean.
About this material
A shell is a hard protective outer casing created by a mollusk or crustacean. These materials are lightweight but have very strong mechanical properties. The mechanical properties of the materials that compose the shell are of particular interest, especially in new armor designs and the field biomimetics.
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Indentation (Hardness)
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FAQ
What is Young's modulus E?
Intrinsic mechanical property of a material independent of its geometry. From the slope of the stress vs. strain graph during an unconfined compression and considering the geometry of the sample, we can calculate the Young's modulus.