Microhardness Technique Research Articles

An enhanced direct method for ductile damage measurement

Damage measurement of materials is a crucial challenge for researchers and engineers in manufacturing industries. In this study, based on the image processing technique, a developed approach for determining the Lemaitre’s ductile damage parameter by the direct measurement method is proposed. For this purpose, first, the micrographs pictures are provided by a scanning electron microscope to attain the damage evolution behavior of St37 steel. Then, prediction results of the suggested method and the Lemaitre’s direct approach as well as the microhardness technique and also a lately published numerical method in damage propagation, crack initiation, and ductile fracture of a few tensile samples are compared with the corresponding experimental tests. The comparison reveals the higher efficiency and accuracy of the current approach. Therefore, it is concluded that the new presented method is a reliable approach to achieve the Lemaitre’s ductile damage parameter and predict the damage evolution behavior of ductile materials.

Crystal growth, morphological, mechanical, spectroscopic studies, optical properties, molecular docking, ADME/T, Hirshfeld surfaces analysis and theoretical calculations of hybrid organic-inorganic phosphate compound

Molecular organic–inorganic single crystals of 4-carboxyanilinium dihydrogenphosphate [4-CADP] have been grown by the slow evaporation technique. The crystal structure was re-investigated by single-crystal X ray diffraction (SCXRD) analysis without signifiant differences from the previous study. 3D Hirshfeld surface and 2D fingerprint plot studies were performed to understand the intermolecular interactions of the 4-CADP crystal in graphical representation. Functional groups identification was studied with FT–IR spectroscopy. High transparency and a wide band gap of 5.44 eV were observed with UV–Vis spectroscopy. Geometrical structure of the 4-CADP compound was performed using the Density Function Theory (DFT) method at the B3LYP/3-21G and PBEPBE/3-21G levels of theory, along with the HF/3-21G basis set. The equilibrium geometry, highest occupied molecular orbitals (HOMO), lowest unoccupied molecular orbitals (LUMO), and molecular electrostatic potential map (MEP) were also calculated and presented. MEP a visual representation of the chemically active sites and comparative reactivity of atoms. Results revealed OH⋯O and NH⋯O contacts have the largest impact the Hirshfeld surface. The mechanical properties of the 4-CADP crystal were studied experimentally Vicker’s microhardness technique, which revealed that the grown crystal belonged to the softer category. 4-CADP crystal void estimation reveals the mechanical strength and porosity of the material.Last, it was tried to compare the biological activities of the studied hybrid molecule against enzymes: the crystal structure of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) (PDB ID: 4M0E), the crystal structure of butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) (PDB ID: 5NN0), crystal structure of alpha-galactosidase (α-Gly) (PDB ID: 1T0O), crystal structure of human carbonic anhydrase I (hCA I) (PDB ID: 2CAB), and the crystal structure of human carbonic anhydrase II (hCA II) (PDB ID: 5AML). Afterwards, ADME/T analysis was performed to predict the effects of molecules on human metabolism.

Structural, mechanical and radiation shielding properties of lead and lead-free alloys doped with CuO nanoparticles for radiation protection

We examine four systems with different chemical compositions Pb-50Sn-0.5CuO, Pb-50Zn-0.5CuOx, Sn-50Bi-0.5CuO and Sn-50Zn-0.5CuO prepared by the melt-spun technique. To obtain the morphological features of the prepared alloys, a scanning electron microscope, SEM, was utilized. The prepared samples were analyzed by using an analytical XRD tool to verify the lattice distortion, different identification phases and crystallite size for the examined alloys. The mechanical investigations including basic parameters such as microhardness, elastic moduli, ultimate tensile strength and toughness were analyzed using the Vickers microhardness technique and tensile test machine. The results showed that Pb-free alloys doped with CuO NPs had proper mechanical properties and shielding capability for as-prepared systems. It may be due to refined microstructures that could obstruct the dislocation movement. The radiation shielding parameters of as-prepared alloys are studied at photon energies of 0.511, 0.662 and 1.275 MeV. The lead-free alloys’ doped CuO NPs can be superior shielding material than those of lead alloys. Therefore, the results indicated that the lead-free alloy compositions doped with CuO nanoparticles are recommended to exhibit maximum shielding efficiency. Hence, the Sn-50Bi-0.5CuO and Sn-50Zn-CuO alloys had excellent potential and could be applied as radiation shielding materials.

A systematic study of the third-order nonlinear optical co-crystal of bis-((diisopropyl)ammonium) dichromate: X-ray, Hirshfeld surface, Optical, and Mechanical analysis

Flat squarish yellowish-orange single crystals of bis-((diisopropyl)ammonium) dichromate (BDIPADC) have been synthesized by solution technique. This paper reports its structural and morphological properties employing FTIR, single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Intermolecular interactions present in the crystal are hereby determined from Hirshfeld surface (three-dimensional) and fingerprint plot (two-dimensional) studies. The mechanical strength of BDIPADC crystal was analyzed using Vickers micro-hardness technique. UV-Vis spectral analysis of BDIPADC crystal shows high transmittance in the visible region with a wide direct band gap of 4.08 eV. We further report non-linear absorption and refraction coefficients owing to third harmonics generation in the aforesaid crystal via Z-scan analysis. Furthermore, the photoluminescence spectrum of BDIPADC crystal records the emission bands at 472 and 578 nm peak positions lying in blue-yellow region, when excited at 390 nm wavelength.

Surface engineering of wrought and additive layer manufactured Ti-6Al-4V alloy for enhanced load bearing and bio-tribocorrosion applications

The beneficial effect of surface engineering on the wear and corrosion performance of Ti-6Al-4V alloy for biomedical purposes has recently gained a lot of interest. To date, researchers have shown TiN ceramic coatings to be an effective strategy to improve the poor tribocorrosion properties of Ti-based alloys. However, coating degradation and adhesions remains a major hurdle to overcome for successful clinical translation. Recently, a duplex TPON + TiN treatment process on Ti-alloy has been suggested for applications involving with high contact loads. For the first time, this technique was extended to the Additive Layer Manufactured (ALM) Ti-6Al-4V alloys in an attempt to enable load bearing patient personalised implants. The bio-tribology and corrosion resistance of the coated ALM materials were compared with that of the coatings on conventional wrought manufactured alloy for orthopaedic applications. XRD analysis showed that the coatings on both substrates are primarily composed of TiN. The Knoop microhardness technique proved a tribologically effective diffusion layer with a case depth of 35–45 μm. The LC2 and LC3 values were measured above 40 N and 60 N which is an excellent cohesive and adhesive strength for these types of the coatings. Electrochemical measurements in both static and sliding conditions showed a quick recovery capability of the protective layer in 25% Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS) diluted in Phosphate Buffered Saline (PBS) electrolyte. The static electrochemical measurements also showed reduced corrosion current densities when compared to that of the bulk Ti-alloy. Coating on both substrates showed an excellent wear resistance which is correlated to the enhanced load bearing capacity of the coated surfaces. While the coating thickness was 3–6 μm, the wear depth was only 0.3 μm after 2 h of reciprocating sliding wear test.

Synthesis and Characterization of Rhodamine B and Methylene Blue doped Potassium Hydrogen Phthalate Single Crystals

Rhodamine B and Methylene Blue dye doped Potassium Hydrogen Phthalate single crystals were grown by slow evaporation technique. The impact of these dyes on the growth and attributes of KHP single crystals was studied. Single crystal XRD analysis validated the lattice characteristics of both the dye doped KHP crystals. The functional groups present in the produced crystals, as well as their modes of vibration, were identified using FTIR spectral analysis. The optical transparency of the as grown crystals was observed using UV–Visible spectrum. From Tauc's plot the band gap has been observed as 4.13 eV for the Rh B doped KHP and 4.2 eV for the MB doped KHP. Thermal stability of the grown materials has been determined by TG/DTA studies. The mechanical stability of the grown materials has been studied through Vickers microhardness technique. The work hardening coefficient 'n' was calculated as 3.05 and 2.73 for Rh B and MB doped KHP crystals respectively. The grown crystals are soft materials.

Mechanical and thermoelectric properties of FeVSb-based half-Heusler alloys

Half Heusler FeVSb-based compounds are recently identified as promising thermoelectric materials for medium to high temperature range. In this research article, thermoelectric properties of half Heusler FeV1−x-y-zHfxTiyNbzSb and FeVSb samples were studied over a temperature range from 300 to 800 K. Transition heavy elements such as Hf, Ti and Nb were used as dopants to enhance the phonon scattering aiming at reducing the material’s thermal conductivity. The FeV0.24Nb0.4Hf0.16Ti0.2Sb compound showed the lowest lattice thermal conductivity (κl) with a value of (1.81 ± 0.1 Wm−1 K−1) at room temperature with a reduction of ~82% compared with that of FeVSb compound. A maximum power factor value of (9.8 ± 0.9) μW cm−1 K−2 at 800 K and figure of merit (zT) value of 0.44 were recorded at 725 K for FeV0.24Nb0.4Hf0.16Ti0.2Sb. Vickers hardness method was used to estimate the hardness of the concerned alloys by micro-hardness technique, subjected to various applied loads. All the concerned samples showed significant mechanical stability. A maximum hardness value of 19.15 ± 0.77 GPa at load of 0.98 N was obtained for the FeV0.24Nb0.4Hf0.16Ti0.2Sb compound.

Comparison of CPP-ACP, Fluoride Varnish and Gel effects on enamel microhardness of permanent teeth: In-Vitro

Background Dental caries occurs due to the imbalance in the course of demineralization-remineralization in favor of demineralization. With remineralization, some signs of halted progression could be observed in the primary stages. The aim of this study is to in-vitro investigation of the effect of Casein Phosphopeptide-Amorphous Calcium Phosphate (CPP-ACP), fluoride varnish, and fluoride gel on the microhardness of the enamel of permanent teeth. Materials and Methods: In this in vitro study, 344 specimens prepared from human premolars were randomly divided into four groups (n=86 specimens in each group). After preparing the specimens, the initial enamel value was first evaluated by Vickers microhardness technique. The specimens were immersed in a demineralizing solution and then treated with remineralizing compounds (I. Control, II. Fluoride varnish, III. Fluoride gel and IV. CPP-ACP). Microhardness values were re-measured at the end of demineralization and remineralization stages. The data were analyzed using SPSS software (version 16.0). Results: The results of the present study indicated a statistically significant difference in all groups in terms of initial enamel microhardness (0.288 ± 42.77), remineralization (0.213 ± 26.89), and demineralization values (0.167 ± 63.87) (p <0.001). Besides, there was a statistically significant difference in different groups in terms of remineralization values (p <0.001). In other words, the mean microhardness was 241.21 ±15.60 in Group III, 221.12 ± 75.69 in Group II, 211.16 ± 43.04 in Group IV, and 178.21 ± 63.9 in group- I. Conclusion All remineralizing compounds resulted in enhanced microhardness of the enamel. Nevertheless, the fluoride-containing products showed greater potential in improving the level of microhardness and strength of the teeth compared to the compounds containing CPP-ACP.

Influence of dye doping on the structural, spectral, optical, thermal, electrical, mechanical and nonlinear optical properties of L-histidine hydrofluoride dihydrate crystals

Structural, optical, NLO and other properties of Rhodamine-B (dye) doped L-histidine hydrofluoride dihydrate (RLHHF) crystals have been investigated in this work. RLHHF crystals were grown by the slow evaporation technique at room temperature. The results of single X-ray diffraction reveal the orthorhombic system of RLHHF crystal with a non-centrosymmetric space group P21 21 21. Various diffracting planes of the grown crystal were identified from the powder X-ray diffraction study. Fourier transform infrared spectral analysis was used to identify the functional groups present in the crystal. The optical transmittance spectrum was recorded for powder RLHHF sample and the transmittance observed is about 85% in visible region with a lower cut-off wavelength at 237 nm. The fluorescence emission spectrum shows the emission is in the yellow region. The presence of various elements in the crystal was analyzed using EDAX technique. Mechanical hardness, stiffness constant, and yield strength were estimated by the Vickers microhardness technique. Thermal studies were carried out to discuss the thermal stability and various decomposition stages of the material. The dielectric constant, dielectric loss and AC conductivity of the title material were calculated at different temperatures and frequencies to analyze the electrical properties. By Kurtz-Perry technique, SHG measurement was carried out and it is observed that the SHG efficiency of the powdered RLHHF sample increases as the particle size increases.

A novel approach to the synthesis of semiorganic ammonium hydrogen oxalate oxalic acid dihydrate single crystal and its characterization

A different approach used in the synthesis of ammonium hydrogen oxalate oxalic acid dihydrate (NH4H3(C4O8)·2H2O) single crystals is presented. The crystals are synthesized using solvent evaporation technique. The analysis of the synthesized NH4H3(C4O8)·2H2O single crystals has been carried out through measurements such as single-crystal X-ray diffraction (SCXRD), powder XRD, UV–Vis and photoluminescence spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric and differential thermal analysis (TG–DTA), Vickers microhardness measurements and current versus voltage (I–V) characteristics. The evaluation of the molecular structure of the crystals using SCXRD shows that they belong to the triclinic crystal system with space group P-1. The structural properties of the crystals are also evaluated using powder XRD measurements on their finely crushed powder. These measurements corroborate the results of SCXRD and confirm the triclinic system of the crystals. The optical properties like absorbance and emission of these crystals are determined using UV–Vis and photoluminescence spectroscopy, respectively. These measurements show that the crystals exhibit substantial emission in the blue region. The thermal stability and the decomposition mechanism of the crystals is studied using TG–DTA analysis. The mechanical strength of the crystals is determined using Vickers microhardness technique. The photoresponse of the NH4H3(C4O8)·2H2O crystals is analyzed from light-dependent I–V characteristics, and it is observed that the crystals exhibit photoresistive behavior.

Behavioral Analysis of Hydrogen in Metals under the Effect of H2S Corrosion Using a Layer-stripping Micro-hardness Technique

In order to study the distribution behavior of hydrogen in metals under the condition of H2S corrosion, a layer-stripping micro-hardness test was designed to analyze the hydrogen distribution along the depth of hydrogen-charged 45 high-quality structural carbon steel at three different hydrogen sulfide concentrations and four corrosion periods in this study. The results show that there is a terminal solid solubility of hydrogen in the metal for hydrogen sulfide solutions over various concentrations and corrosion periods. A hydrogen-saturated layer is produced by hydrogen diffusing through the metal from an unsaturated state to a fully saturated state. The hydrogen-saturated layer is not affected by the concentration of the corrosion, but its thickness increases as the corrosion period increases. In this way, we established a new hydrogen diffusion model in metals.

Metallurgical and Mechanical Behaviors of 309L-Si and ERNiCrMo-3 Dissimilar Weld on ASTM A182 F22 Steel

The present work aims to evaluate the metallurgical and mechanical behavior of dissimilar weld formed by 309L-Si and ERNiCrMo-3 (Inconel 625) electrodes combination on the ASTM A182 F22 steel with GMAW process. The welded joints were characterized by SEM, OM, tensile test and Vickers microhardness technique. The dissimilar interface formed in buttery of 309L and INC625 showed partially mixed zone (PMZ) formation and solidification microcracks that affected the mechanical properties in welded joint, presenting a fragile behavior. The F22 and INC625 interface presented high hardness regions with peaks greater than 400 HV. These regions were enriched by carbon due to the diffusion from F22 steel into the weld metal caused by tension relief heat treatment (TRHT).

Assessment of the Remineralisation Products Efficiency in Incipient Caries Lesions Adjacent to the Fixed Orthodontic Appliances

The aim of the study is to asses, by using microhardness technique, the remineralization effect of some products used in the treatment of early dental caries adjacent to fixed orthodontic appliances. The study was performed on a group of 32 patients receiving fixed orthodontic therapy. The patients were randomly divided in two groups, accordingly to the administered preventive protocol: in group 1 (control) toothpaste Splat Professional Biocalcium (without fluoride) was applied twice a day; in group 2 (study group) toothpaste and mouthwash Vitis anticaries with natrium monofluorophosphate 1450 ppm F, respectively 226 ppm F, twice a day were used. After 60 days, the extraction of premolars was made and the preparation of the samples was done. The microhardness analysis was performed using the device CV 400 DAT (Namicon). The analysis of the results found lower microhardness for the samples submitted to brushing with fluoridated toothpaste and rinsing with fluoridated mouthwash solution, comparing to control (samples submitted only to brushing with non-fluoridated toothpaste). The conclusions of this study confirm the effectiveness of a proper prophylactic protocol (toothbrushing with fluoridated toothpaste, mouth rinsing with fluoridated mouthwashes) associated to the fixed orthodontics therapy, in the prevention of the early enamel demineralization onset adjacent to brackets.

Optical non-linearities by Z-scan measurements, thermal characterization of single crystal: 8-hydroxyquinolinium 3-carboxy-4-hydroxy benzene sulfonate monohydrate

Single crystals of 8-hydroxyquinolinium 3-carboxy-4-hydroxy benzene sulfonate monohydrate were grown by slow evaporation technique at room temperature by using ethanol as solvent. Single crystal X-ray diffraction study elucidated that the crystal structure of8-hydroxyquinolinium 3-carboxy-4-hydroxy benzene sulfonate monohydrate belongs to monoclinic crystal system with space group P21/n. The solid state physical parameters have been also determined for the grown crystal from the single crystal data. The cut-off wavelength and optical band gap energy of grown crystal was found to be 420 nm and 2.67 eV respectively.Thermogravimetric and differential thermal analysis reveals that the 8-hydroxyquinolinium 3-carboxy-4-hydroxy benzene sulfonate monohydrate single crystal is thermally stable up to 144˚C without any weight loss. The mechanical properties of the grown crystal were studied by Vickers microhardness technique and it is found that 8-hydroxyquinolinium 3-carboxy-4-hydroxybenzene sulfonate monohydrate belongs to hard material category. The third order nonlinear refractive index (n2), nonlinear absorption coefficient (β) and nonlinear optical susceptibility (χ3) of the grown crystal were also measured by Z-scan studies.

Hydrogen damage in metals

In corrosive environment, the hardness along the depth direction and crack propagation direction of specimen is affected by hydrogen concentration and stress. In this paper, micro-hardness tester was employed to quantitatively evaluate the hydrogen distribution in metals. Hydrogen saturated value and hydrogen saturated layer of specimens were obtained. The experimental results demonstrated that hydrogen concentration behavior in a known equibiaxial stress environment can be verified experimentally using micro-hardness technique. There is a simple additive relationship between the hydrogen-induced micro-hardness increment and the stress-induced micro-hardness increment in Vickers micro-hardness measurement. The hydrogen distribution of specimens was analyzed by taking the change of the micro-hardness increment along the depth direction and crack propagation direction of specimens as the indicator.

In vitro and in vivo characterization of mineralized hydroxyapatite/polycaprolactone-graphene oxide based bioactive multifunctional coating on Ti alloy for bone implant applications

Hydroxyapatite (HAP) is a form of naturally occurring calcium apatite present in bone and tooth enamel. It is an important biomaterial with diverse biomedical applications such as a surface coating for metallic orthopedic implants. Synthesized pristine HAP has poor mechanical properties, inferior wear resistance and has limits for directly used in bone tissue engineering applications. To address these limitations, we synthesized a suitable orthopedic implant hybrid material (M-HAP/PCL/GO) by using positively charged calcium ions of mineralized HAP (M-HAP) combined with Polycaprolactone-negatively charged graphene oxide (PCL-GO). The successfully synthesized M-HAP/PCL/GO composite was comprehensively characterized by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), powder X-ray diffraction (XRD) and field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM). The micro-hardness technique was used to determine the mechanical strength of M-HAP (315 ± 4 Hv), M-HAP/GO (370 ± 3 Hv) and M-HAP/PCL/GO (455 ± 5 Hv). M-HAP/PCL/GO was also tested for its anti-bactericidal impact against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. MG63 osteoblast cells cultured on the M-HAP/PCL/GO composite (10 mg/mL) coated sample, displayed outstanding viability after 3 and 5 days of incubation at pH 7.4, which indicated that the composite is suitable material for bone implants and induces the cell proliferation. It was also tested in vivo in Wistar rats and was observably beneficial bone formation within 28 days post-implant operation. These tests proved that the M-HAP/PCL/GO composite can be considered as a prospective candidate for future bone implant applications.

Measurement and Analysis of Hydrogen Distribution in Stress Environment Using Vickers Microhardness Technique

In this paper, the stress distribution field in front of the crack tip was obtained by loading a modified WOL specimen using a bolt. Considering the relationship between microhardness and hydrogen content or internal stress in the metal, a model based on the change of microhardness increment is proposed to describe the trend of hydrogen concentration distribution in the stress environment. The agreement between theoretical model and experimental results is verified by the Vickers microhardness tester. Based on the model, there is a simple additive relationship between the hydrogen‐induced microhardness increment and the stress‐induced microhardness increment. Therefore, the microhardness tester can be employed to evaluate the hydrogen distribution in metals quantitatively. The experimental results demonstrated that the Vickers microhardness method has accurately revealed the hydrogen concentration behavior accurately in a known equibiaxial stress environment. The hydrogen distribution of specimens in the stress environment was analyzed by taking the change of the microhardness increment along the crack propagation direction of specimens as the indicator.

An insight into the synthesis, crystal structure, geometrical modelling of crystal morphology, Hirshfeld surface analysis and characterization ofN-(4-methylbenzyl)benzamide single crystals

A versatile approach for the synthesis ofN-(4-methylbenzyl)benzamide, C15H15NO, using CuI as catalyst has been reported. Single crystals of the synthesized compound were grown using the slow evaporation solution technique. The crystal structure of theN-(4-methylbenzyl)benzamide crystals has been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. The compound crystallizes in an orthorhombic lattice, noncentrosymmetric space groupPna21. The crystal structure is stabilized by intermolecular N—H...O hydrogen bonds and weak C—H...π interactions to form layers parallel to theaaxis. A user-friendly approach based on centre of mass propagation vector theory was used to predict the crystal morphology. The framework developed here utilizes the concept of intermolecular bond strength to discern the crystal morphology. Fourier transform IR, NMR and high-resolution mass spectrometry analytical techniques were used for the identification of functional groups and confirmation of the structure of the title compound. All of the intermolecular interactions present in the crystal structure, including the C—H...π, C—H...O and N—H...O interactions, were investigated and confirmed by molecular Hirshfeld surface analysis. From linear optical spectroscopy, the transmittance, optical band gap and UV cutoff wavelength were determined. The photoluminescence emission spectrum was recorded for a grown crystal. Dielectric measurements were performed at room temperature for various frequencies. The mechanical strength of the (001) plane of the title compound was measured using the Vickers micro-hardness technique. A piezo-coefficient of 15 pC N−1was found along the (001) plane of the title crystals. The thermal stability and melting point were also investigated. In addition, density functional theory simulations were used to calculate the optimized molecular geometry and the UV–vis spectrum, and to determine the highest occupied molecular orbital/lowest unoccupied molecular orbital energy gap. The results show thatN-(4-methylbenzyl)benzamide is a potential candidate for multifunctional optical and piezoelectric crystals.

Synthesis, crystal structure, physicochemical properties of hydrogen bonded supramolecular assembly of N,N-diethylanilinium-3, 5-dinitrosalicylate crystal

An organic salt, N,N-diethylanilinium 3,5-dinitrosalicylate was synthesized and single crystals grown by employing the slow solvent evaporation solution growth technique in methanol-acetone (1:1) mixture. The electronic transitions of the salt crystal were studied by UV–Visible spectrum. The optical transmittance window and lower wavelength cut-off of grown crystal have been identified by UV–Vis–NIR studies. The FT-IR spectrum was recorded to confirm the presence of various functional groups in the grown crystal. 1H and 13C NMR spectrum were recorded to establish the molecular structure of the title crystal. Single crystal X-ray diffraction data indicated that the crystal belongs to monoclinic crystal system with P21/n space group. The thermal stability of the crystal was established by TG/DTA studies. The mechanical properties of the grown crystal were studied by Vickers' microhardness technique. The dielectric studies indicated that the dielectric constant and dielectric loss decrease exponentially with frequency at different temperatures.

Growth, crystal structure, Hirshfeld surface, optical, piezoelectric, dielectric and mechanical properties of bis(L-asparaginium hydrogensquarate) single crystal.

Molecular organic single crystals of bis(L-asparaginium hydrogensquarate) monohydrate [BASQ; (C8H10N2O7)2·H2O] have been grown by solution technique. Crystallographic information was investigated by single-crystal X-ray diffraction (SCXRD) analysis. Hirshfeld surface and fingerprint plot studies were performed to understand the intermolecular interactions of the BASQ crystal in graphical representation. Functional group identification was studied with FT-IR (Fourier transform-IR) spectroscopy. The positions of proton and carbon atoms in the BASQ compound were analyzed using NMR spectroscopy. High transparency and a wide band gap of 3.49 eV were observed in the linear optical study by UV-vis-NIR spectroscopy. Intense and broad photoluminescence emissions at room temperature were observed in blue and blue-green regions. The frontier molecular orbitals of the BASQ molecule were obtained by the DFT/B3LYP method employing 6-311G** as the basis set. The dielectric study was carried out with temperature at various frequency ranges. The piezoelectric charge coefficient (d33) value of BASQ crystal was found to be 2 pC/N, which leads to its application in energy harvesting, mechanical sensors and actuators applications. In the non-linear optical study, the BASQ crystal showed promising SHG conversion efficiency. Mechanical properties of the BASQ crystal were studied experimentally by Vicker's microhardness technique, which revealed that the grown crystal belonged to the softer category. BASQ crystal void estimation reveals the mechanical strength and porosity of the material.