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  • BS 3900-E12.1:2000

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    Methods of test for paints Determination of Knoop hardness by measurement of the indentation length using a microscope

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Withdrawn date:  01-01-2012

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  15-03-2000

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Table of Contents - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Principle
    4 Required supplementary information
    5 Apparatus
    6 Sampling
    7 Test panels
    8 Calibration of the apparatus
    9 Procedure
    10 Expression of results
    11 Precision
    12 Test report
    Annex A (normative) Required supplementary information
    Bibliography

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Defines a procedure for determination of the hardness of a dried film of a paint, varnish or related product by conducting an indentation test where the indentation length is measured under zero-load conditions, by a microscope.

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    Committee STI/10
    Development Note Also numbered as ISO 6441-1 Supersedes 96/125750 DC and BS 3900-E12(1986) (07/2005)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Withdrawn
    Supersedes

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    ISO 1514:2016 Paints and varnishes — Standard panels for testing
    ISO 4516:2002 Metallic and other inorganic coatings — Vickers and Knoop microhardness tests
    ISO 2808:2007 Paints and varnishes Determination of film thickness
    ISO 15528:2013 Paints, varnishes and raw materials for paints and varnishes Sampling
    ISO 1513:2010 Paints and varnishes Examination and preparation of test samples
    ISO 3270:1984 Paints and varnishes and their raw materials — Temperatures and humidities for conditioning and testing
    ASTM D 1474 : 1998 Standard Test Methods for Indentation Hardness of Organic Coatings
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