Hardness Tests

A test to determine the relative HARDNESS of a metal, mineral, or other material according to one of several scales, such as Brinell, Mohs, Rockwell, Vickers, or Shore. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed).

Year introduced: 1972(1964)

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Tree Number(s): E05.570.500.500

MeSH Unique ID: D006245

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• Hardness Test
• Test, Hardness
• Tests, Hardness

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• Hardness

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Investigative Techniques
Materials Testing
Mechanical Tests
Hardness Tests