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Test method | Required value | Average values | ||
Water absorption | ASTM C373 | ≤ 0.5% | CONFORMS | |
Breaking strength | ASTM C648 | ≥ 125 lbf | 350 lbf 9 mm | |
Deep abrasion resistance | ASTM C1243 | ≤ 175 mm3 | 145 mm³ 150 mm³ (Lux) | |
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 C (LUX) | |
Chemical resistance | ASTM C650 | As indicated by manufacturer | A RESISTANT | |
Frost resistance | ASTM C1026 | As indicated by manufacturer | RESISTANT | |
Shade variation | ANSI A137.1 | As indicated by manufacturer | V3 Moderate variation - Onice Cream / Imperiale Grey V4 Substantial variation - Calacatta Gold / Travertino White | |
Slip resistance | ANSI A326.3 | Porcelain A326.3 | ID - DCOF ≥ 0.42 (dry) - LUX/SOFT IW - DCOF ≥ 0.42 (wet) - SOFT | |
Flame spread | ASTM E84 | - | Class A | |
Thermal conductivity | EN 12524 | - | λ = 1,3 W/m °K / 0,7 BTU/ft h °F | |
Bond strength | ASTM C482 | ≥ 50 PSI | CONFORMS |