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Hardness of Materials

2025-09-15

آخرین اخبار شرکت در مورد Hardness of Materials

Hardness of Materials

The hardness of a material refers to its ability to resist the intrusion of external mechanical forces (such as indentation, scratching, and abrasion) or the occurrence of permanent deformation. It is one of the core indicators for measuring the mechanical properties of materials.

I. Core Hardness Testing Methods (Results Are Not Directly Interchangeable)

Different methods correspond to different scales and are suitable for different materials. The common classifications are as follows:

 

Testing Method Core Principle Common Scale Suitable Materials
Brinell Hardness Apply pressure with a cemented carbide ball indenter and calculate by measuring the indentation diameter HBW Low-hardness metals such as mild steel, cast iron, and non-ferrous metals
Rockwell Hardness Use a diamond cone/cemented carbide ball indenter and measure the indentation depth difference HRC (for hard metals), HRB (for soft metals) Metals ranging from soft to hard, such as quenched steel and copper alloys
Vickers Hardness Apply pressure with a square pyramid diamond indenter and calculate by measuring the indentation diagonal HV Almost all materials including metals, ceramics, thin films, and micro-components
Shore Hardness Apply pressure with an elastic stylus and measure the rebound depth of the stylus Shore A (for soft rubber), Shore D (for hard plastics) Non-metallic materials such as rubber, plastics, and elastomers

II. Key Characteristics and Applications

  1. Property Correlation: Hardness is usually positively correlated with wear resistance (the higher the hardness, the better the wear resistance), but negatively correlated with toughness (e.g., quenched steel has high hardness but is prone to brittleness).
  2. Typical Application Scenarios:
    • Mechanical parts (gears, bearings): Measured by HRC/HV, requiring high hardness to ensure wear resistance.
    • Cutting tools/molds: Requiring extremely high hardness (high-speed steel: HV 800-1000; cemented carbide: HV 1500-2000).
    • Daily non-metals: Shore A for soft rubber and Shore D for hard plastics.