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Barcol Hardness - ASTM D2583 Plastic Test Standard

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Barcol Hardness - ASTM D2583

Barcol Hardness is a measure of the resistance of a material to penetration by a sharp steel point. Testing is performed with a Barcol Impressor. Barcol Hardness values range from 0 to 100, with 100 being the hardest. Each Barcol Hardness division represents a penetration of 0.0076 mm. Barcol hardness is often used to judge the degree of cure of thermosetting materials.

Barcol Impressor

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