1.1 This test method covers the determination of the Knoop indentation hardness of ceramic whitewares and the verification of Knoop indentation hardness testing machines using standard glasses.
1.2 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM C849-88(2020) Referenced Document
ASTM E384 Standard Test Method for Microindentation Hardness of Materials
ASTM E4 Standard Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
ASTM C849-88(2020) history
2020ASTM C849-88(2020) Standard Test Method for Knoop Indentation Hardness of Ceramic Whitewares
1988ASTM C849-88(2016) Standard Test Method for Knoop Indentation Hardness of Ceramic Whitewares
1988ASTM C849-88(2011) Standard Test Method for Knoop Indentation Hardness of Ceramic Whitewares
1988ASTM C849-88(2006) Standard Test Method for Knoop Indentation Hardness of Ceramic Whitewares
1988ASTM C849-88(1999) Standard Test Method for Knoop Indentation Hardness of Ceramic Whitewares