Elastic modulus and internal friction measurements
using the piezoelectric-composite-bar method were
established. The resonance conditions of the composite
bar consisting of a piezoelectric crystal and
a sample were measured using an impedance analyzer,
and investigated using a personal computer. The
above system made it possible to measure with
a small sample highly accurately and easily. We
measured the elastic moduli and internal friction
of some materials using this method. 1) The elastic
moduli of Ni showed a marked temperature dependence
on ferromagnetic phase transition. 2) Young's
moduli of Pb-Sn solder alloys depended on their
compositions and temperatures. 3) There was no
elastic anomaly on the Ti-based metal-matrix-composite
reinforced with TiB. 4) The internal friction
of zirconia ceramics added with Y2O3
or CeO2 was studied. It was found that
the oxygen vacancy played an important role on
elastic property of zirconia ceramics.