Abstract
IN a recent communication under this title, Finniston, Jones and Madsen1 utilize the two basic equations 
and 
due respectively to Mayer2 and O'Neill3. These equations have also been quoted in other recent papers, for example, by Tabor4. It therefore seems desirable to make available some results which show that (2), although it may be applicable in some circumstances, is not generally true.
This is a preview of subscription content, access via your institution
Access options
Subscribe to this journal
Receive 51 print issues and online access
$199.00 per year
only $3.90 per issue
Buy this article
- Purchase on Springer Link
- Instant access to full article PDF
Prices may be subject to local taxes which are calculated during checkout
Similar content being viewed by others
References
Finniston, H. M., Jones, E. R. W., and Madsen, P. E., Nature, 164, 1129 (1949).
Mayer, Z., V.D.I., 645, 750, 835 (1908).
O'Neill, “The Hardness of Metals and its Measurement” (London).
Tabor, D., Proc. Roy. Soc., A, 192, 247 (1948).
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
HATCH, D., WHITTAKER, E. Mayer Analysis of Metals. Nature 165, 646–647 (1950). https://doi.org/10.1038/165646a0
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/165646a0
Comments
By submitting a comment you agree to abide by our Terms and Community Guidelines. If you find something abusive or that does not comply with our terms or guidelines please flag it as inappropriate.
