This part of ISO 6506 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.
ISO 6506-1:2014 Referenced Document
ISO 18265:2013 Metallic materials.Conversion of hardness values
ISO 4498:2010 Sintered metal materials, excluding hardmetals - Determination of apparent hardness and microhardness
ISO 6506-2:2014 Metallic materials - Brinell hardness test - Part 2: Verification and calibration of testing machines
ISO 6506-3:2014 Metallic materials — Brinell hardness test — Part 3: Calibration of reference blocks
ISO 6506-4:2014 Metallic materials - Brinell hardness test - Part 4: Table of hardness values
ISO 6506-1:2014 history
2014ISO 6506-1:2014 Metallic materials - Brinell hardness test - Part 1: Test method
2005ISO 6506-1:2005 Metallic materials - Brinell hardness test - Part 1: Test method
1999ISO 6506-1:1999 Metallic materials - Brinell hardness test - Part 1: Test method