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GVT / PGVT
| PROPERTIES | TEST METHOD | ISO STANDARD 13006 B1a TILES | OUR VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length and width | BS EN ISO 10545-2 | ± 0.6% | ± 0.3% |
| Thickness | BS EN ISO 10545-2 | ± 5.0% | ± 3.0% |
| Straightness of sides | BS EN ISO 10545-2 | ± 0.5% | ± 0.3% |
| Rectangularity | BS EN ISO 10545-2 | ± 0.6% | ± 0.3% |
| Rectangularity | BS EN ISO 10545-2 | ± 0.5% | ± 0.3% |
| Water absorption | BS EN ISO 10545-3 | ≤ 0.5% | ≤ 0.05% |
| Breaking strength | BS EN ISO 10545-4 | ≥ 1300N | ≥ 1500N |
| Modulus of rupture | BS EN ISO 10545-4 | ≥ 35 N/mm2 | ≥ 45 N/mm2 |
| Resistance to deep abrasion | BS EN ISO 10545-6 | ≤ 175mm3 | ≤ 150mm3 |
| Linear thermal expansion | BS EN ISO 10545-8 | ≤ 9 x 10-6 °C1 | ≤ 7 x 10-6 °C1 |
| Thermal shock resistance | BS EN ISO 10545-9 | No visible defect | No visible defect |
| Frost resistance | BS EN ISO 10545-12 | Frost proof | Frost proof |
| Resistance to chemicals | BS EN ISO 10545-13 | No visible effect | No visible effect |
| Resistance to stains | BS EN ISO 10545-14 | Manufacturer to state class | Stains removed Min. Class 3 |
| Colour resistance | BS EN ISO 10545-16 | No damage | No damage |
| Colour resistance to UV Light | DIN 51094 | No change in color | No change in color |
| Scratch hardness (MOH’s Scale) | EN 101 | ≥ 6 MOHS | ≥ 7 MOHS |
| Surface quality | BS EN ISO 10545-2 | Min. 95% | No visible effect |
| Skid resistance (friction co-efficient) | BS EN ISO 10545-17 | > 0.4 | > 0.4 |
