| PROPERTIES |
TEST METHOD |
ISO STANDARD 13006 B1a TILES |
OUR VALUE |
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Length and width
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BS EN ISO 10545-2
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± 0.6%
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± 0.3%
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Thickness
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BS EN ISO 10545-2
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± 5.0%
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± 3.0%
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Straightness of sides
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BS EN ISO 10545-2
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± 0.5%
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± 0.3%
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Rectangularity
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BS EN ISO 10545-2
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± 0.6%
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± 0.3%
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Surface flatness
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BS EN ISO 10545-2
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± 0.5%
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± 0.3%
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Water absorption
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BS EN ISO 10545-3
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≤ 0.5%
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≤ 0.05%
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Breaking strength
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BS EN ISO 10545-4
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≥ 1300N
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≥ 1500N
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Modulus of rupture
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BS EN ISO 10545-4
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≥ 35 N/mm2
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≥ 45 N/mm2
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Resistance to deep abrasion
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BS EN ISO 10545-6
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≤ 175mm3
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≤ 150mm3
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Linear thermal expansion
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BS EN ISO 10545-8
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≤ 9 x 10-6 °C1
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≤ 7 x 10-6 °C1
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Thermal shock resistance
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BS EN ISO 10545-9
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No visible defect
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No visible defect
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Frost resistance
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BS EN ISO 10545-12
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Frost proof
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Frost proof
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Resistance to chemicals
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BS EN ISO 10545-13
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No visible effect
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No visible effect
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Resistance to stains
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BS EN ISO 10545-14
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Manufacturer to
state class
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Stains removed
Min. Class 3
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Colour resistance
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BS EN ISO 10545-16
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No damage
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No damage
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Colour resistance to UV Light
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DIN 51094
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No change in color
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No change in color
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Scratch hardness (MOH's Scale)
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EN 101
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≥ 6 MOHS
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≥ 7 MOHS
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Surface quality
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BS EN ISO 10545-2
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Min. 95%
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No visible defect
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Skid resistance (friction co-efficient)
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BS EN ISO 10545-17
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> 0.4
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> 0.4
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Moisture Expansion
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-
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Nil
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Nil
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