by performing impressions under a steady load by indentors, e.g. sphere, pyramid

Introduced: September 1968

Last revised: January 2006

Full Title

Investigating strength properties of solid materials by application of mechanical stress > Investigating hardness or rebound hardness > by performing impressions under a steady load by indentors, e.g. sphere, pyramid

Classification Context

Section:: PHYSICS
Class:: MEASURING; TESTING
Subclass:: INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

2 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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G01N 3/44 the indentors being put under a minor load and a subsequent major load, i.e. Rockwell system
G01N 3/46 the indentors performing a scratching movement