The eloquence of form
Test method | Required value | Average values | ||
Water absorption | ASTM C373 | ≤ 0.5% | CONFORMS | |
Breaking strengh | ASTM C648 | ≥ 250 lbf | 425 lbf 10mm 2,800 lbf 20mm | |
Linear thermal expansion | ASTM C372 | Not Required | α ≤ 4.4 x 10-6 °F-1 /α ≤ 8 x 10-6 °C-1 | |
Stain resistance | ASTM C1378 | As indicated by manufacturer | A RESISTANT | |
Chemical resistance | ASTM C650 | As indicated by manufacturer | A RESISTANT | |
Frost resistance | ASTM C1026 | As indicated by manufacturer | RESISTANT | |
SURFACE ABRASION RESISTANCE | ASTM C1027 | As indicated by manufacturer | PEI 5 White Range PEI 4 Grey Range, Greige Range | |
Slip resistance | ANSI A326.3 | Porcelain A326.3 | DCOF ≥ 0.42 | |
Flame spread | ASTM E84 | - | Class A | |
Thermal conductivity | EN 12524 | - | λ = 1,3 W/m °K / 0.7 BTU/ft h °F | |
Shade Variation | ANSI A137.3 | As indicated by manufacturer | V4 Substantial variation | |
Bond strength | ASTM C482 | ≥ 50 PSI | CONFORMS |