ASTM D1415

IRHD Hardness (International Hardness)

Purpose: Rubber Micro-Hardness, IRHD

Sample: One (1) sheet, 1 x 4 x 4 mm or larger (smaller is possible with reduced accuracy)

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Basic Description: This test method covers a procedure for measuring the hardness of vulcanized or thermoplastic rubber. The hardness is obtained by the difference in penetration depth of a specified dimension ball under two conditions of contact with the rubber: (1) with a small initial force and (2) with a much larger final force. The differential penetration is taken at a specified time and converted to a hardness scale value.

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Keywords:

  • Durometer Hardness

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