Porcelain Floor Tiles
SR, NO. | CHARACTERISTICS | REQUIREMENT AS PER ISO-13006/EN14411 GROUP Bla | ISO / EN TESTING METHOD |
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A | DIMENSION & SURFACE QUALITY | ||
1 | Deviation in length & width | ± 0.5% | ISO-10545-2 |
2 | Deviation in thickness | ± 5.0% | ISO-10545-2 |
3 | Straightness in side | ± 0.5% | ISO-10545-2 |
4 | Rectangularity | ± 0.5% | ISO-10545-2 |
5 | Surface flatness | ± 0.5% | ISO-10545-2 |
6 | Color difference | Unlterned | ISO-10545-16 |
Glossiness | ACCORDING TO SURFACE FINISH | GLOSSOMETER | |
B | STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES | ||
1 | Water Absorption | < 0.50% | ISO-10545-3 |
2 | Density (g/cc) | > 2.0 g/cc | DIN 51082 |
C | MASSIVE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | ||
1 | Modulus of repture | Min. 35 N/mm2 | ISO-10545-4 |
2 | Breaking strength | Min. 1300 N | ISO-10545-4 |
3 | Impact resistance | As per mfg. | ISO-10545-5 |
D | SURFACE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | ||
1 | Surface abrasion resistance | As per mfg. | ISO-10545-7 |
2 | MOH’s hardness | As per mfg. | EN 101 |
3 | Skid Resistance (Friction Coefficient) | As per mfg. | ISO-10545-17 |
E | CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | ||
1 | Frost Resistance | Frost Proof | ISO-10545-12 |
2 | Chemical Resistance | No Damage | ISO-10545-13 |
3 | Stain Resistance | Resistance | ISO-10545-14 |
F | THERMAL PROPERTIES | ||
1 | Thermal Shock Resistance | No Damage | ISO-10545-9 |
2 | Thermal Expansion | < 9 x 10-6 | ISO-10545-8 |
3 | Moisture Expansion | Nil | ISO-10545-10 |