Hårdhedstesten
Hårdhedstesten, often translated as hardness testing, is a fundamental material science technique used to determine a material's resistance to localized plastic deformation. This is typically achieved by indenting the material's surface with a specific indenter under a known load. The resulting indentation's size, shape, or depth is then measured and correlated to a hardness value.
Various methods exist, each employing different indenters and loading schemes. Common examples include the Brinell test,
The results of hardness tests are valuable for material identification, quality control, and assessing the suitability