Which hardness test is commonly used to estimate the tensile strength of a mild steel sample?

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Published
26 Jan 2019
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28 May 2026

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Explanation

The Brinell hardness test is widely employed to approximate the tensile strength of mild steel specimens, as it provides a reliable correlation between hardness values and tensile strength.

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