Hardness Calculation – Brinell Indenter

See the description of Brinell Hardness test below.

The Brinell Hardness Number (BHN) is calculated as follows:

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Schematic diagram of the test is shown below:

For further information see [1,2]

References

[1] http://www.engineersedge.com/manufacturing/brinell_hardness_test_equation_13173.htm

[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brinell_scale#/media/File:BrinellHardness.svg

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