What is BS EN 14617-6 - thermal shock resistance of agglomerated stones about?
Agglomerated stone is composed of mechanically fragmented stone material mixed with a cementitious binder, and then sawn into slabs, tiles, and other architectural elements.
BS EN 14617-6 is a European Standard for testing agglomerated stone products. The BS EN 14617 series provides manufacturers with best industry practices to ensure the agglomerated stone is fit for its intended use.
BS EN 14617-6 is the sixth part of the multi-series that specifies a method to assess possible modifications of agglomerated stones under the effect of sudden changes in temperature (thermal shock) by immersion in hot water.
Who is BS EN 14617-6 - thermal shock resistance of agglomerated stones for?
BS EN 14617-6 on the thermal shock resistance of agglomerated stones is useful for:
- The stone processing industry
- The construction industry
- Manufacturers and designers of agglomerated stone products
- Suppliers and distributors of agglomerated stone products
- Builders / real estate developers / architects
- Entities involved with masonry work
- Building / construction engineers
- Researchers / petrologists
Why should you use BS EN 14617-6 - thermal shock resistance of agglomerated stones?
Thermal shock resistance is the property of a material that makes it resistant to sudden and rapid temperature changes. Materials having high thermal shock resistance properties are able to withstand wide temperature variations.
BS EN 14617-6 provides you with best practices for testing agglomerated stone in terms of product sampling and test specimen preparation and conditioning. BS EN 14617-6 includes procedures for testing agglomerated stones to determine thermal shock resistance.
As a manufacturer of agglomerated stone products, complying with BS EN 14617-6 helps you to demonstrate the performance and credibility of your product, ensuring that they are fit for purpose. Measuring the thermal shock resistance of agglomerated stone products is an efficient quality control measure that contributes to product endurance.
