Practice - Hardness Tests and Correlation with Strength
Practice Questions
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Define Brinell Hardness Number (BHN).
💡 Hint: Think about how the indentation is measured.
What is the main use of Rockwell Hardness?
💡 Hint: Consider the speed of the test.
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What is the purpose of hardness testing?
💡 Hint: Focus on what hardness signifies.
True or False: The Vickers hardness test can only be used for metals.
💡 Hint: Consider the versatility of the test.
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Challenge Problems
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A component made of Aluminum has a Vickers hardness of 150 HV. Estimate its tensile strength using empirical formulas related to Vickers hardness.
💡 Hint: Look for standard empirical relations.
You are tasked with analyzing a brittle ceramic material. Discuss which hardness test would be suitable and justify your choice based on the properties of the material.
💡 Hint: Understand the limitations of certain tests with brittle materials.
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