Properties of Metals » Hardness http://propertiesofmetals.com Physical or Mechanical Properties of Metals Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:22:46 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Hardness http://propertiesofmetals.com/mechanical-properties-of-metals/hardness/ http://propertiesofmetals.com/mechanical-properties-of-metals/hardness/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2009 06:44:47 +0000 admin http://propertiesofmetals.com/?p=43
  • Contraction and Expansion
    • ]]>     The mechanical properties of metals which is Hardness is the resistance to deformation, penetration, abrasion, cutting or distortion.


    The hardness of metals can be measured using standard tests where a ball is pressed against the material and the size of the dent is the measurement. The different tests are:

    hardness mechanical properties of metals


    • Rockwell
    • Brinell
    • Vickers
    • etc.


    Hardness of a metal can be adjusted by simply using different treatments such as the heat treatment and the cold working. Metals used in structures are formed from a soft state then heated to retain the finished shape.

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