This standard specifies the calibration method of standard hardness blocks (hereinafter referred to as standard blocks) used for indirect testing of Knoop hardness testers according to GB/T 18449.2. This method is only applicable to indentations whose long diagonal length is not less than 20 μm.
GB/T 18449.3-2001 history
2012GB/T 18449.3-2012 Metallic materials.Knoop hardness test.Part 3:Calibration of reference blocks