This part of ISO 2039 specifies a method for determining the hardness of plastics and ebonite by means of a
loaded ball indenter.
The ball indentation hardness determined by this method may provide data for research and development, quality
control and acceptance or rejection under specifications.
BS EN ISO 2039-1:2003 history
2003BS EN ISO 2039-1:2003 Plastics - Determination of hardness - Ball indentation method