Brinell Hardness Number - BHN
53 BHN = 2 P / (π D (D - (D2 - d2)1/2)) (1) where. BHN = Brinell Hardness Number. P = load on the indenting tool (kg) D = diameter of steel ball (mm) d = measure diameter at the rim of the impression (mm) It is desirable that the test load are limited to a impression diameter in the range of 2.5 to 4.75 mm. Approximate loads and Brinell Hardness ...
