ASTM D1474/D1474M-13
Standard Test Methods for Indentation Hardness of Organic Coatings

Standard No.
ASTM D1474/D1474M-13
Release Date
2013
Published By
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Status
Replace By
ASTM D1474/D1474M-13(2018)
Latest
ASTM D1474/D1474M-13(2023)
Scope

4.1 Indentation hardness measurements have proven to be useful in rating coatings on rigid substrates for their resistance to mechanical abuse, such as that produced by blows, gouging, and scratching. These measurements do not necessarily characterize the resistance to mechanical abuse of coatings that are required to remain intact when deformed.

1.1 These test methods cover the determination of the indentation hardness of organic materials such as dried paint, varnish, and lacquer coatings, when applied to an acceptable plane rigid surface, for example, metal or glass.

1.2 Two methods are covered as follows:

 

Sections

Method A—Knoop Indentation Hardness

6 – 12

Method B—Pfund Indentation Hardness

13 – 19


1.3 Method A, which has the greater precision, provides hardness values in terms of Knoop Hardness Number (KHN). Method B provides hardness in terms of Pfund Hardness Number (PHN). Although the hardness value scales of these methods differ, the methods agree in the ranking of coating hardness.

1.4 Test Method A of these test methods is similar in content (but not technically equivalent) to ISO 6441-1and ISO 6441-2.

1.5 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.

1.6 This standard does not purport to address the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM D1474/D1474M-13 Referenced Document

  • ASTM D1005 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Dry-Film Thickness of Organic Coatings Using Micrometers
  • ASTM D7091 Standard Practice for Nondestructive Measurement of Dry Film Thickness of Nonmagnetic Coatings Applied to Ferrous Metals and Nonmagnetic, Nonconductive Coatings Applied to Non-Ferrous Metals
  • ASTM D823 Standard Practices for Producing Films of Uniform Thickness of Paint, Varnish, and Related Products on Test Panels
  • ASTM E384 Standard Test Method for Microindentation Hardness of Materials
  • ISO 6441-1 Paints and varnishes - Determination of micro-indentation hardness - Part 1: Knoop hardness by measurement of indentation length
  • ISO 6441-2 Paints and varnishes - Determination of micro-indentation hardness - Part 2: Knoop hardness by measurement of indentation depth under load

ASTM D1474/D1474M-13 history

Standard Test Methods for Indentation Hardness of Organic Coatings


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