Hardness Testing Overview and Methods
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What is the main reason for inaccuracies in Rockwell hardness measurements?

  • Using a specimen that is too thin (correct)
  • Ignoring temperature variations
  • Utilizing a non-standard load
  • Reading measurements too quickly

    • What is the minimum specimen thickness required for accurate Rockwell hardness testing?

  • Five times the specimen diameter
  • Five times the indentation depth
  • Ten times the indentation depth (correct)
  • Twenty times the indentation depth

    • What must be considered when reading hardness data in Rockwell hardness testing?

  • The time taken to perform the test
  • The location of the indentation on the specimen (correct)
  • The shape of the indenter used
  • The color of the specimen

    • How is the Brinell hardness number, HB, determined?

    <p>Based on the magnitude of the load and the diameter of the indentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the standard diameter of the indenter used in Brinell hardness testing?

    <p>10.00 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if two indentations are made too close to each other in Rockwell testing?

    <p>It can lead to misleading hardness values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT influence the accuracy of Brinell hardness testing?

    <p>Temperature of the indenter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an additional factor that affects the accuracy of Rockwell hardness measurements?

    <p>The speed of load application</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of creep deformation in materials?

    <p>It is a time-dependent and permanent deformation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of the creep test is characterized by a constant rate of straining?

    <p>Secondary/steady-state creep stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does carbon content affect impact energy in steel?

    <p>Carbon content influences impact energy behavior based on temperature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting impact energy?

    <p>Loading rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following phenomena occurs during the tertiary stage of creep?

    <p>Formation of internal cracks and voids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which creep stage does work hardening predominantly occur?

    <p>Primary/transient creep stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what manner does temperature affect the secondary/steady-state creep behavior?

    <p>The steady-state creep rate is crucial for long-life applications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What signifies the end of the steady-state creeping stage?

    <p>Rapidly increasing strain rates leading to failure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary basis of the Mohs hardness scale?

    <p>The ability of one material to scratch another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hardness test uses different minor and major load values identified by letters?

    <p>Rockwell test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mechanical property can often be estimated from hardness data?

    <p>Tensile strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Rockwell test, what is the minor load value typically used?

    <p>10 kg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by HR followed by a numerical and alphabetic designation in Rockwell hardness testing?

    <p>Rockwell hardness and scale identification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are hardness tests preferred over other mechanical tests?

    <p>They are generally inexpensive and nondestructive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a hardness number indicate in terms of material properties?

    <p>The relative resistance based on indentation size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the highest rank on the Mohs scale of hardness?

    <p>Diamond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between hardness and tensile strength for most steels?

    <p>They are roughly proportional for cast iron, steel, and brass.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a bending test, what characterizes a beam under bending moment?

    <p>It develops both tensile and compressive stresses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about simple bending tests is incorrect?

    <p>They require complex setups with advanced equipment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is typically evaluated in addition to the number of bending cycles during a bending test?

    <p>The surface condition for cracks and coarse grain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is tensile strength related to HB for metals other than steel?

    <p>The relationship varies widely and cannot be generalized.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that determines stress due to bending moment in a material?

    <p>Bending moment and distance from neutral axis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following materials are NOT commonly tested using bending tests?

    <p>Ductile metals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the nature of the bending tests illustrated in the content?

    <p>They can range from simple tests using minimal equipment to standardized tests.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of stress develops in a beam when subjected to a bending moment?

    <p>A combination of tensile and compressive stress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of shear testing, which factor represents the resistance of a material to shear deformation?

    <p>Shear modulus (G)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During an impact test, what significant change is observed in the behavior of materials when temperature decreases?

    <p>Gradual transition from ductile to brittle behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately reflects the purpose of ASTM Standard E 140?

    <p>It offers conversion tables for hardness measurements in metals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which strength definition is commonly used in bending tests?

    <p>Transverse strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the bending test length-to-thickness ratio threshold often cited for test pieces?

    <p>More than 10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the area of testing under torsion?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a three-point bending test, which aspect is critical for its setup?

    <p>The distance between the two outer supports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main requirement for surface preparation before conducting Knoop and Vickers microindentation hardness tests?

    <p>A smooth flat surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For what type of materials is the Knoop hardness test specifically suited?

    <p>Brittle materials like ceramics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the hardness scales of Knoop and Vickers tests?

    <p>Knoop and Vickers scales are approximately equivalent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary principle behind the Shore scleroscope hardness test?

    <p>Rebound height of a dropped hammer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum distance required between indentations when using the Shore scleroscope test?

    <p>0.51 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the applied loads in Knoop and Vickers tests compared to Rockwell and Brinell tests?

    <p>Knoop and Vickers use smaller applied loads</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical mass of the diamond-tipped hammer used in the Shore scleroscope hardness test?

    <p>2.5 g</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic shared by Knoop and Vickers hardness tests?

    <p>Measurement of indentation depth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Hardness Testing

    • Early hardness tests relied on the ability of one material to scratch another, creating the Mohs scale.
    • This scale used natural minerals, ranging from talc (1) to diamond (10).
    • Modern methods use an indenter pressed into a material under controlled load and rate, providing quantitative results.
    • Rockwell and Brinell tests are common quantitative methods.
    • Rockwell tests are simple to perform and use multiple scales.
    • Brinell tests use a spherical indenter under a specific load.

    Hardness Testing - Rockwell Test

    • Rockwell testing employs a minor load and then a major load.
    • Accuracy is enhanced by using a minor load.
    • Different loads and indenters define various scales (HRB, HR30W).
    • Hardness number and scale symbol are always needed in Rockwell readings.
    • One test should not be performed on consecutive specimens
    • It is simple and uses automated apparatus

    Hardness Testing - Brinell Test

    • A spherical indenter of specified diameter and load is used.
    • Common loads range from 500-3000kg in increments of 500.
    • Load is held constant for some time.
    • Results are reported as Brinell hardness number (HB).
    • Diameter of indentation is recorded by microscope.

    Hardness Testing - Other Tests

    • Knoop and Vickers are micro indentation tests.
    • They use very small diamond indenters under small loads.
    • Suitable for measuring hardness of small regions in brittle materials like ceramics.

    Hardness Testing - Shore Scleroscope Test

    • Invented by AF Shore, a diamond tipped hammer drops and rebounds
    • Result is related to hardness.
    • Suitable for testing plastics and rubbers.
    • Measures rebound height.

    Hardness Conversion

    • Different hardness scales are compared and converted.
    • ASTM Standardization charts are a resource for conversions.
    • Conversion Tables can be found in ASTM E 140 Standard document.

    Bending Tests

    • Bending tests involve applying a moment, creating stress on a beam.
    • 3-point and 4-point tests are common methods.
    • Tests involve bending a specimen to a specified radius until failure.
    • The number of cycles to failure is recorded with surface inspections for cracks/coarse grains.

    Compression Tests

    • Compression tests involve applying a continuous force.
      • Cylindrical specimens are used.
      • Stress is applied that generates a strain, until failure
      • Failure mechanism is recorded for brittle and ductile materials.

    Shear (Torsion) Tests

    • Shear tests are used for materials more often subjected to shear deformations.
    • Direct shear and torsion tests are common examples.
    • Torsion tests apply a torque, measuring the angle of twist.
    • Specimens are cylindrical, with one end fixed.

    Impact Tests

    • Impact tests measure a material's resilience to sudden loads/energy.
    • Charpy and Izod are common methods.
    • The amount of energy absorbed in breaking the specimen is measured
    • Alternative tests like drop weight & dynamic tear tests are also used (if specimen thickness is high).

    Creep Tests

    • Creep tests measure a material's response to prolonged stress at high temperatures.
    • Materials may extend slowly and ultimately fail at stresses below their tensile strength (creep).
    • Three stages of creep characterize behavior:
    • Instantaneous - largely elastic
    • Primary/Transient - strain rate decreases
    • Secondary/Steady state- Constant strain rate
    • Tertiary - Rapidly increasing strain rate
    • Several factors affecting creep are temperature and composition

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