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?

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

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

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

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

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What is the primary characteristic of creep deformation in materials?

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

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How does carbon content affect impact energy in steel?

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

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

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During which creep stage does work hardening predominantly occur?

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

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

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What is the primary basis of the Mohs hardness scale?

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

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What mechanical property can often be estimated from hardness data?

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

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

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Why are hardness tests preferred over other mechanical tests?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Which strength definition is commonly used in bending tests?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Flashcards

Mohs Hardness Scale

A qualitative hardness scale based on the ability of one material to scratch another.

Quantitative Hardness Test

A hardness test that uses a controlled force to indent a material and measures the indentation.

Rockwell Hardness Test

A common hardness test that uses a small indenter and controlled loads to measure hardness.

Brinell Hardness Test

Another common hardness test using a ball indenter to measure a material's hardness.

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Hardness Test Advantages

Simple, inexpensive, and often nondestructive method for determining material hardness.

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Hardness Number

A numerical value representing a material's hardness, often related to the indentation size or depth.

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Rockwell Hardness Scale Symbols

Hardness scales in the Rockwell test are represented by letters (e.g., HRB) and/or numbers (HR30W) that follow the hardness number.

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Superficial Hardness Test

A Rockwell hardness test performed on thin specimens using smaller loads.

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Hardness Test Inaccuracies

Occur with very hard or very soft materials, thin specimens, indentations near edges or those too close together.

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Specimen Thickness for Rockwell Hardness Test

Should be at least ten times greater than the indentation depth.

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Indentation Spacing

At least 3 indentation diameters should separate test indentations, and from the edge of the specimen.

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Brinell Indenter Diameter

10 mm for standard Brinell tests, made of hardened steel or tungsten carbide.

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Brinell Hardness Number (HB)

Calculated from the load and indentation diameter, measuring a material's hardness.

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Rockwell Hardness Scales

Different scales (e.g., superficial Rockwell scale) used to measure various hardness ranges.

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Knoop & Vickers Tests

These tests use a diamond indenter with a pyramidal shape to create a small indentation on the material surface. The size of the indentation is then measured under a microscope to determine the hardness.

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Knoop & Vickers Hardness Numbers

The hardness values obtained from these tests are represented by HK for Knoop and HV for Vickers. They are approximately equivalent.

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Microindentation Testing

Both Knoop and Vickers tests are categorized as microindentation methods due to the small size of the indentations they create.

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Ideal for Small Areas

These tests are well-suited for measuring the hardness of small and specific regions of a specimen.

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Brittle Material Testing

The Knoop test is specifically designed for testing brittle materials like ceramics.

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Shore Scleroscope Test

This test measures hardness by dropping a diamond-tipped hammer from a fixed height onto the material surface and measuring the rebound height.

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Higher Rebound = Harder Material

In this test, a higher rebound height indicates a harder material.

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Hardness Conversion

Different hardness testing methods can be compared and converted to equivalent values using conversion charts.

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Hardness Test

A method used to determine the resistance of a material to permanent deformation caused by indentation. This is often used to assess the material's strength and wear resistance.

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Tensile Strength

The maximum stress a material can withstand before breaking under tension. It represents the material's ability to resist pulling forces.

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Hardness and Tensile Strength Relationship

Hardness and tensile strength are usually proportional for many materials, meaning a harder material generally has higher tensile strength. This relationship is not universal across all metals.

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Bending Test

A mechanical test to evaluate a material's resistance to bending forces. This test involves applying a bending moment to a specimen and observing its behavior.

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Simple Bending Test

A basic bending test where a specimen is subjected to repeated bending cycles until failure, often using a specific radius.

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3-Point Bending Test

A bending test using three points to apply a force to a specimen. This test is more controlled and often used to measure the material's flexural strength.

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4-Point Bending Test

A similar test to the 3-point test but using four points to apply force, which induces more uniform bending.

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Bending Moment

The force that tends to cause a material to bend. This force is calculated by multiplying the force applied by the distance from the point of application to the point of support.

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Three Point Bending Test

A bending test where a sample is supported at two points and a load is applied at the center, resulting in a symmetrical bending moment.

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Four Point Bending Test

A bending test where a sample is supported at two points, with the load applied at two points spaced equally between the supports, creating a more uniform bending moment.

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Why (Length / Thickness) Ratio > 10 for Bending Tests?

To ensure the test piece is long enough to accurately measure bending behavior and prevent premature failure due to stress concentrations.

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Compression Test

A mechanical test that measures a material's resistance to crushing forces applied along the same axis as the sample.

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Direct Shear

A type of stress where forces act parallel to the surface of a material, often seen in metal cutting operations.

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Torsion Test

A mechanical test that measures a material's resistance to twisting forces, which are applied to a rotating shaft or cylindrical sample.

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Impact Test

A mechanical test that measures a material's ability to withstand sudden, high-energy impact forces.

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Impact Energy

The energy absorbed by a material during a sudden impact, which is measured using a standardized impact test like the Charpy V-notch test.

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Factors Affecting Impact Energy

The amount of energy a material absorbs during impact depends on various factors like the material's composition, microstructure, and the testing conditions.

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Influence of Carbon Content

The carbon content in steel significantly impacts its impact energy. Higher carbon content generally makes steel harder and less ductile, resulting in lower impact energy.

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Microstructure's Role

The arrangement of grains and phases within a material significantly influences its impact energy. Different microstructure can lead to different impact strengths.

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Creep

A time-dependent and permanent deformation of materials subjected to a constant load at high temperatures, even below the yield strength.

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Creep Test Stages

Creep testing involves several stages: instantaneous deformation, primary creep, secondary creep (steady state), and tertiary creep, each characterized by different strain rates.

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Steady-State Creep Rate

The rate of deformation in the secondary stage of creep, where the rate is constant and represents the material's resistance to creep.

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Time to Rupture

A crucial parameter in short-life creep applications representing the time it takes for a material to fail under creep conditions.

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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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Explore the fundamentals of hardness testing, emphasizing the Mohs scale and modern quantitative methods like Rockwell and Brinell tests. With a focus on techniques, scales, and equipment used in hardness testing, this quiz will enhance your understanding of material properties and testing procedures.

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