Methods for the measurement of the physical and mechanical properties of hard materials are reviewed. Current standards are assessed together with good industrial practice, including both routine procedures and research requirements. It is shown that key future development directions for test procedures include a requirement for improved ability to discriminate clearly between products under conditions similar to those in which the product will be used. PM/0741
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