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ASTM E10-23 — Brinell Hardness Test Method
Procurement reference for Brinell hardness testing of metallic materials.
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Scope in Procurement
ASTM E10-23 covers Brinell indentation hardness testing of metallic materials and requirements for the test machine and procedure.
The selected test condition must suit the material, expected hardness, product thickness, surface and governing product specification.
A local hardness result should be reported with its test condition and location because it may not represent the entire component.
Scope Boundary
Brinell hardness is an empirical test result. It does not establish composition, microstructure, tensile strength or grade identity without a governing correlation or product requirement.
Ordering and Test-Report Controls
- Exact ASTM edition and governing material or product specification
- Material grade, product form, condition and batch identity
- Specimen location, orientation, preparation and test quantity
- Required temperature, unit system or hardness scale as applicable
- Equipment verification, laboratory requirements and traceability
- Result format, acceptance criteria, retest route and inspection document
Official Publication and Access Policy
Official record: ASTM E10-23 at ASTM International. Obtain authorised content through ASTM or an authorised standards provider. Protected clauses, tables, figures, test parameters and acceptance values are not reproduced here.
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