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indentation hardness

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indentation hardness [‚in‚den′tā·shən ¦hard·nəs]
(metallurgy)
The resistance of a metal surface to indention when subjected to pressure by a hard pointed or rounded tool. Also known as penetration hardness.


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This brochure contains durometers and durometer systems that cover the entire spectrum of indentation hardness testing of rubber-like materials.
First, the specimen thickness and indentation hardness of the conditioned foam after a recovery time are measured.
The output of these hardness testers is typically a single indentation hardness value that is a measure of the relative penetration depth of the indentation tip into the sample.
 
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