GLAZED VITRIFIED TILES – GROUP BIa

CHARACTERISTICS TEST METHOD INTERNATIONAL STD SORISO Value
ISO 13006/EN 176 (GROUP Bla)
DIMENSIONS
Deviation in Length ISO-10545-2 ±0.6% ±0.2%
Deviation in Thickness ISO-10545-2 ±5% ±4 %
Straightness of Sides ISO-10545-2 ±0.5% ±0.2%
Rectangularity ISO-10545-2 ±0.6% ±0.2%
Centre curvature ISO-10545-2 ±0.5% ±0.2%
Edge curvature ISO-10545-2 ±0.5% ±0.2%
Warpage ISO-10545-2 ±0.5% ±0.2%
PHYSICAL & THREMAL PROPERTIES
Water Absorption ISO-10545-3 <0.5% <0.2%
Mohs Hardness EN-101 Min. 3 Min. 3
Modulus Of Rupture ISO-10545-4 >35 N/mm2 >35 N/mm2
Skid Resistance (Friction Coefficient) ISO-10545-17 Depends on the product
Breaking Strength ISO-10545-11 >1300 N >1800 N
Frost Resistance ISO-10545-12 Frost Proof Frost Proof
Thermal Shock Resistance ISO-10545-9 No Damage No Damage
Moisture Expansion ISO-10545-10 NIL NIL
Resistance to Surface Abrasion ISO-10545-7 Depends on the product
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Resistance to Acid and Alkalies ISO-10545-13 No Damage No Damage
Resistance to household chemicals ISO-10545-16 No Damage No Damage
Stain Resistance ISO-10545-14 Resistive Resistive