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The Brinell method is a static hardness testing method, which can be characterised as follows:

• It is one of the standardised procedures (ISO 6506, ASTM E10).

• The Brinell method has a test load range of 1 to 3000 kgf, which means that this method can be used for hardness testing in the low-load and, above all, macro ranges (conventional range).

• It is an optical method. This means that the size of indentation left by the indenter is measured to determine the hardness value of a test specimen.

• Indenter shape and material: The indenter is a tungsten carbide metal ball, with a diameter of 1, 2.5, 5 or 10 mm, depending upon the specific Brinell method.