This test method establishes the standard procedures, including the calibration, precision and bias of the apparatus used, for the determination of indentation hardness of metallic materials by means of portable hardness testers.

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1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers determination of the indentation hardness of metallic materials by means of portable hardness testers.

1.2 This test method applies only to those portable hardness testers which apply the same nominal forces and use the same indenters as are used in the methods listed in Section 2.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

E10 Test Method for Brinell Hardness of Metallic Materials

E18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials

E92 Test Method for Vickers Hardness of Metallic Materials

E140 Hardness Conversion Tables for Metals (Relationship Among Brinell Hardness, Vickers Hardness, Rockwell Hardness, Rockwell Superficial Hardness, Knoop Hardness, and Scleroscope Hardness)

E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

Keywords

metallic; portable hardness tester; Hardness (indentation)--metallic materials;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 77.040.10 (Mechanical testing of metals)

Citing ASTM Standards

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