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Test method | Required value | Average values | ||
Water absorption | ASTM C373 | ≤ 0.5% | CONFORMS | |
Breaking strengh | ASTM C648 | ≥ 250 lbf | ≥330 lbf | |
Linear thermal expansion | ASTM C372 | Not Required | α ≤ 4.4 x 10-6 °F-1 | |
Stain resistance | ASTM C1378 | As indicated by manufacturer | AS REPORTED | |
Chemical resistance | ASTM C650 | As indicated by manufacturer | AS REPORTED | |
Frost resistance | ASTM C1026 | As indicated by manufacturer | CONFORMS | |
Shade variation | ANSI A137.1 | As indicated by manufacturer | V3 (Moderate Variation) | |
SURFACE ABRASION RESISTANCE | ASTM C1027 | As indicated by manufacturer | PEI 4 | |
Slip resistance | ANSI A326.3 | Porcelain A326.3 | IW+ Interior, Wet Plus | |
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 |