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Brinell hardness number

–noun Metallurgy.
a rating obtained from a test (Brinell test) to determine the hardness of a metal by pressing a steel ball of a standard size into the metal using a standard force. Abbreviation: Bhn
Also called Brinell number.


Origin:
named after J.A. Brinell (1849–1925), Swedish engineer
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Brinell hardness number  
n.   Abbr. Bhn or HB
The numerical value assigned to the Brinell hardness of metals and alloys. Also called Brinell number.
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Main Entry: Brinell hardness number
Function: noun
: a number expressing Brinell hardness and denoting the load applied in testing in kilograms divided by the sphericalarea of indentation produced in the specimen in square millimeters
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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