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Euroquartz™ Technical Data

Property Typical Result Test Procedure
Density 2470kg/m3 EN 1936:2006
Flexural Strength >5300 psi ASTM D 790
Flexural Modulus 5.3 - 5.7 E6 psi ASTM D 790
Flexural Elongation > 0.1% ASTM D 790
Compression Strength (dry) 27,304 psi ASTM D 170
Compression Strength (wet) 24,443 psi ASTM D 170
Hardness 7 Mohs Hardness Scale
Thermal Expansion 1.45 x 10-5 in/in/deg C ASTM D 696
Gloss (60 - degree Gardner) 45 - 50 ANZI Z124
Colour Fastness Passes ANZI Z124.6.5.1
Wear and Clean Ability Passes ANZI Z124.6.5.3
Stain / Chemical Resistance Passes ANZI Z124.6
Fungal and Bacterial Resistance No growth ASTM G 21 & ASTM G22
High Temperature Resistance (365 degrees F) None to slight effect NEMA LD 3.3.6
Boiling Water Resistance None to slight effect NEMA LD 3.3.5
Freeze-Thaw Cycling Unaffected ASTM C 1026
Point Impact Passes ANZI Z124.6.4.2
Ball Impact 164 in NEMA LD 3.3.8
Slip Resistance Above 0.80 for textured models ASTM C 1028
Abrasion Resistance 139 ASTM C 501
Specific Gravity 2.44 ASTM D 792
Water Absorption 0.12% ASTM C 373
Moisture Expansion <0.01% on average ASTM D 370
Toxicity Passes, LC50 = 68 - 128 Pittsburgh Protocol