| TECHNICAL PARAMETER | INTERNATIONAL STD.ISO 13006/EN 176 | METHOD OF TESTING | CADILLAC VALUE | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM | ISO | CEN | |||
| Deviation in length | ± 0.6% | C 499 | 10545-2 | EN 98 | ±0.3% |
| Deviation in thickness | ± 5% | C 499 | 10545-2 | EN 98 | ±3.0% |
| Straightness of sides | ±0.5% | - | 10545-2 | EN 98 | ± 0.3% |
| Rectangularity | ± 0.6% | - | 10545-2 | EN 98 | ±0.4% |
| Surface Flatness | ± 0.5% | C 485 | 10545-2 | EN 98 | ±0.4% |
| Breking Stength | 1113 N | C 648 | - | - | > 2600 N |
| Water Absorption | ≤ 0.5% | C 373 | 10545-3 | EN 99 | ≤ 0.05% |
| Density(g/cc) | > 2 | - | DIN51082 | - | 2.3 |
| Scratch Hardness(moh's) | ≥ 6 | C 849 | - | EN 101 | > 7 |
| Abrasion Resistance | < 204 N/mm³ | - | 10545-6 | EN 102 | < 190 N/mm³ |
| Chemical Resistance(EXCEPT HF) | No dmage | C 650 | 10545-13 | EN 106 | No damage |
| colour Resistance to light | No dmage | DIN 51094 | 10545-16 | - | No damage |
| Thermal shock Resistance | No damge | C 484 | 10545-9 | EN 104 | No damage |
| Skid Resistance | > 0.4 | C 1028 | DIN51130 | - | > 0.5 |
| Frost Resistance | Frost proof | 10545-12 | - | Frost proof | |
| Modulus of Rupture(N/mm²) | ≥ 27 | C 648 | 10545-4 | EN 100 | ≥ 45 |
| Decorative Faults | defect free | - | 10545-2 | - | Defect Free |
| surface quality | 95% defect free | - | 10545-2 | - | > 95% |
| Impect Resistance | Good | - | - | Good | |
| Crazing Resistance | No crazing | - | 10545-11 | - | No crazing |
| Glossiness(reflection) | - | - | - | - | 70-85 |
| Resistance to house hold chemical | No visible effect | - | 10545-13 | - | No visible effect |