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Bioarch
Inspired by natural quarzite, the charm of a stone that evokes authentic elegance.
Inspired by natural quarzite, the charm of a stone that evokes authentic elegance.
Nature and technology come together to create a new ceramic concept which focuses on the relationship between man and the environment.
| Test method | Required value | Average values | ||
| Water absorption | ASTM C373 | ≤ 0.5% | 0.05% | |
| Breaking strengh | ASTM C648 | ≥ 250 lbf | CONFORMS / 2800 lbf (20mm) | |
| Deep abrasion resistance | ASTM C1243 | ≤ 175 mm3 | 145 mm3 | |
| Linear thermal expansion | ASTM C372 | Not Required | α ≤ 8 x 10-6 °C-1 α ≤ 4.4 x 10-6 °F-1 |
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| Stain resistance | ASTM C1378 | As indicated by manufacturer | A RESISTANT | |
| Chemical resistance Lead and cadmium given off |
ASTM C650 ASTM C895 |
As indicated by manufacturer NO PROVISION |
A RESISTANT (Excluding hydrofluoridric acid and its derivates) NOT APPLICABLE |
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| Frost resistance | ASTM C1026 | As indicated by manufacturer | RESISTANT | |
| Slip resistance | DIN 51130 BCR-TORTUS ANSI A326.3 DIN 51097 PENDULUM BS 7976-2 |
- Porcelain A326.3 |
R11 (NAT/20mm) R10 (SPAZZOLATA) > 0,50 (NAT/20mm) > 0,40 (SPAZZOLATA) ≥ 0.62 A+B+C (NAT/20mm) A (SPAZZOLATA) 36+ (NAT/20mm) - (SPAZZOLATA) |
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| Shade variation | ANSI A137.1 | As indicated by manufacturer | V3 MODERATE VARIATION (SPAZZOLATA/20mm) V4 SUBSTANTIAL VARIATION (NAT) |
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| Flame spread Fire reaction |
ASTM E84 EN 9239-1 - EN 13823 |
- | CLASS A (not 20mm) CLASSE A1 FL (floor installation) CLASSE A1 (wall installation) |
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| Thermal conductivity | EN 12524 | - | λ = 1,3 W/m °K / 0.7 BTU/ft h °F | |
| Thermal shock resistance | ISO 10545-9 | No alterations | Resistant |
