Basic Measurements

Brinell Hardness Test: Introduction, Procedure, Formula, Standards

Brinell hardness is a measure of the hardness of a material, typically metal. It is determined by pressing a hardened steel or carbide sphere of a known diameter into the material under a known load, then measuring the diameter of…

What is Temperature? Units of Temperature and its Measurement

Temperature is a measure of the thermal energy or heat of an object or substance. It is typically measured in units of degrees Celsius (°C), degrees Fahrenheit (°F), or kelvins (K). The most common scales are the Celsius and Fahrenheit…