ASTM E103 : 12

Standard Practice for Rapid Indentation Hardness Testing of Metallic Materials

Standard Details

1.1 This practice covers a procedure for rapid indentation hardness testing of metallic materials.

1.2 This practice includes additional requirements in Annex A1 for the direct, indirect, and daily verification of rapid indentation hardness testing machines.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.4 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.