Brinell Hardness of Hardox

Steel can greatly vary in hardness depending on what minerals and elements are in it. Carbon can make steel hard, but brittle, Nickel is added to strengthen the iron and help fight corrosion. The hardness of steel is affected by the chemical composition, heat treating, temper, and many other factors. When comparing grades and types of steel, you have to have a common ground.

The Brinell hardness test is a test where a certain amount of pressure measured in tons is placed on a hard carbon ball that is on top of the piece of metal being tested.