SIS SS-ISO 4516:1986
Metallic and related coatings - Vickers and Knoop microhardness tests

Standard No.

SIS SS-ISO 4516:1986

Release Date

1986

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SE-SIS

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SIS SS-ISO 4516:1986

Scope

This International Standard describes the application of the Vickers and Knoop microhardness tests to metallic coatings. This method is applicable where macrohardness testing is not suitable because of the large test forces required, that is, where indenter forces generally need to be below 10 N as for elec-trodeposited coatings, autocatalytic coatings, sprayed coatings and anodic coatings on aluminium. To obtain satisfactory results, it is necessary to have a suffi-

SIS SS-ISO 4516:1986 history

• 1986 SIS SS-ISO 4516:1986 Metallic and related coatings - Vickers and Knoop microhardness tests