CHARACTERISTICS |
NORMS |
VALUES |
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Specific Gravity |
ASTM C97 |
2,42 gr/cm3 +/- %2 |
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Barcol Hardness |
TS EN 101
BS 6431 Part 13 |
7 Mohs |
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Impact Resistance |
UNI 10442
BS 8200 |
Height of fall equal to 15-25cm for 1,2cm products
Height of fall equal to 35-60cm for 2cm products
Height of fall equal to 80-175cm for 3cm products
No damage |
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Flexural Strength |
UNI 10443
ASTM C880 |
40-70 N/mm2 |
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Abrasion Resistance |
UNI EDL 327
ASTM C241 |
140-175 mm3
71,88 (Abrasion index) |
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Water Absorption |
UNI 10444
ASTM C97
BS 6431 Part 11 |
% 0,02-0,10 |
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Surface Hygiene |
LGA Quality Test |
Very good clean ability High resistance towards microorganism |
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Fire Resistance |
ASTM E-84
CSE RF 2/75/A
CSE RF 3/77 |
Class A
Class 1 |
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Stain Resistance |
TS EN ISO 10545-13
ASTM D2299 |
Acids among PH 1-3 and bases among PH 11-14 may cause defects on the surface of samples. When exposed to any other acids or bases no sample shows defects. |
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Resistance to Freeze and Thaw Cycling |
TS 699
ASTM C1026 |
When subjected to freeze and thaw cycling test, slabs neither lose their technical characteristics nor show any visible defects. |
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Modulus of Rupture |
BS 6431 |
52,4-58,5 N/mm2 |
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Thermal Shock Resistance |
ASTM C484 |
When subjected to thermal shock test, slabs neither lose their technical characteristics nor show any visible defects. |
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Weathering |
ASTM G23 |
No visible changes after 100 hours |
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Coefficient of Friction |
ASTM C1028 |
0,75-0,80 (for dry, polished surface)
0,40-0,46 (for wet, polished surface) |
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The Measurement of Length & Width of Tiles |
BS 6431 |
Average % 0,1 |
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Determination of Thickness of Tiles |
BS 6431 |
Average % 2,7 |
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