ISO 6506-1 Brinell hardness method
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- Edition
- ISO 6506-1:2014
- Publisher
- ISO
- Part family
- Testing, certificates & NDT
- Reviewed
- 23 October 2026 · source checked
Is ISO 6506-1 still current?
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What it covers
Brinell hardness method
Equivalent and related standards
| Standard | Relationship | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ASTM E10 | Similar purpose — not interchangeable without an engineering check |
“Similar” never means interchangeable without an engineering check.
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