ISO/WD 6506-1

Metallic materials — Brinell hardness test — Part 1: Test method

General information

20.99   WD approved for registration as CD   Aug 13, 2026

ISO

ISO/TC 164/SC 3 Hardness testing

International Standard

Scope

ISO 6506-1:2014 specifies the method for the Brinell hardness test for metallic materials. It is applicable to both fixed location and portable hardness testing machines.
For some specific materials and/or products, particular International Standards exist (e.g. ISO 4498) and make reference to this International Standard.

Life cycle

PREVIOUSLY

PUBLISHED
ISO 6506-1:2014

NOW

IN_DEVELOPMENT
ISO/WD 6506-1
20.99 WD approved for registration as CD
Aug 13, 2026