In the case of Vicker’s hardness measurement, the softer material will have a higher hardness number, and harder material will have lower VHN.

In the case of Vicker’s hardness measurement, the softer material will have a higher hardness number, and harder material will have lower VHN. Correct Answer False

The Vicker’s hardness is defined by: -> 1.854*P/L2 So for a given load, the softer material will have higher diameter values, and VHN will be lower and vice versa for the harder stuff.

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