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An atomic force microscopy technique is proposed to determine the wear resistance of a protective coating deposited by the sol–gel method on the surface of a polyvinylchloride film. The force of action of a probe on a sample is estimated under various scanning conditions. It is shown that the obtained data on the resistance of a coating to the action of a probe in the contact mode can be used to qualitatively...