| SR. NO. | Characteristics | Standard As Per ISO 13006/EN 14411 Group BIA | Mean Value Of Sword Polished GVT | Mean Value Of Sword Matt Gvt | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regulatory Properties | |||||
| 1 | Deviation In Length & Width | ±0.50% | ±0.10% | ±0.10% | ISO-10545-2 |
| 2 | Deviation In Thickness | ±5.00% | ±4.00% | ±4.00% | ISO-10545-2 |
| 3 | Straightness Of Sides | ±0.50% | ±0.10% | ±0.10% | ISO-10545-2 |
| 4 | Rectangularity | ±0.50% | ±0.10% | ±0.10% | ISO-10545-2 |
| 5 | Surface Flatness | ±0.50% | ±0.20% | ±0.20% | ISO-10545-2 |
| 6 | Color Difference | Unaltered | No Change | No Change | ISO-10545-16 |
| 7 | Glossiness | As Per MFG. | >90 % | Min. 4 % | Glossometer 60* |
| 8 | Surface Quality | Min. 95 % Tiles Should Be Free From Visible | Conforms | Conforms | ISO-10545-2 |
| Structural Properties | |||||
| 9 | Water Absorption % | ≤0.50 % | E ≤0.05 % | E ≤0.05 % | ISO-10545-3 |
| 10 | Apparent Density | > 2.0 gm/cc | > 2.10 gm/cc | > 2.10 gm/cc | DIN 51082 |
| Massive Mechanical Properties | |||||
| 11 | Flexural Modulus Of Rupture | Min. 35N/mm2 | Min. 40N/mm2 | Min. 40N/mm2 | ISO-10545-4 |
| 12 | Flexural Breaking Strength In N | Min. 1300 N | > 2000 N | > 2000 N | ISO-10545-4 |
| 13 | Impact Resistance | As Per Mfg. | Min.0.55 | Min.0.55 | ISO-10545-5 |
| 14 | D.C.O.F AcuTest Wet | As Per Mfg. | ≥0.60 | < 0.42 DCOF (wet) | ANSI A137.1-2012 |
| 15 | D.O.F(M) | As Per Mfg. | ≥0.60 | < 0.42 | ANSI A137.1-2012 |
| Surface Mechanical Properties | |||||
| 16 | Surface Abrasion Resistance | As Per Mfg. | Min. Class 3 | Min. Class 4 | ISO-10545-7 |
| 17 | Moh's Hardness | As Per Mfg. | Min. 4 | Min. 5 | EN 101 |
| Thermo Hydrometric Properties | |||||
| 18 | Frost Resistance | No Damage | No Damage | No Damage | ISO-10545-12 |
| 19 | Thermal Shock Resistance | No Damage | No Damage | No Damage | ISO-10545-9 |
| 20 | Moisture Expansion | Nil | Nil | Nil | ISO-10545-10 |
| 21 | Thermal Expansion (COE) | Max. 9.0 x 10+6 | Max. 6.5 x 10-6 | Max. 6.5 x 10-6 | ISO-10545-8 |
| 22 | Crazing Resistance | As Per Mfg. | Min. 10 Cycle | Min. 10 Cycle | ISO-10545-11 |
| Chemical Properties | |||||
| 23 | Resistance Of House Hold Chem. | No Damage | No Damage* | No Damage* | ISO-10545-13 |
| 24 | Resistance To Staining | Resistant | No Damage | No Damage* | ISO-10545-14 |
| Safety Properties | |||||
| 25 | Slip Resistance | As Per Mfg. | ≥ 0.60 | < 0.42 DCOF (wet) | ANSI-326.3 |
| 26 | Fire Resistance | As Per Mfg. | Fire Proof | Fire Proof | N.A |
| 27 | Lead & Cadmium Given Off By Glazed Tiles | As Per Mfg. | Dose Not Yield pb & cd | Dose Not Yield pb & cd | ISO-10545-15 |
| *Glossiness 90% With Nano Technology In PGVT *Except Hydrofluoric Acid it's Compound | |||||
