Technical Details
CERAMIC WALL TILES Technical Specifications
| CHARACTERISTIC | STANDARD AS PER | UNITAS VALUE | TEST METHOD |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISO-13006 / EN14411 | |||
| GROUP | |||
| REGULATORY PROPERTIES | |||
| Deviation in length & width | ± 0.5% | ± 0.1% | ISO-10545-2 |
| Deviation in thickness | ± 5.0% | ± 4.0% | ISO-10545-2 |
| Straightness in sides | ± 0.5% | ± 0.1% | ISO-10545-2 |
| Rectangularity | ± 0.5% | ± 0.1% | ISO-10545-2 |
| Surface flatness | ± 0.5% | ± 0.2% | ISO-10545-2 |
| Surface quality | Min. 95% defect free | > 96% | ISO 10545-2 |
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | |||
| Water absorption | > 10% | > 12-18% | ISO-10545-3 |
| Modulus of rupture | > 12 N/mm2 | > 18 N/mm2 | ISO-10545-4 |
| Breaking strength | > 600 N | > 800 N | ISO-10545-4 |
| Frost resistance | Test passed in accordance with test method | Pass | ISO-10545-12 |
| Thermal shock resistance | Min. 10 cycle | Pass | ISO-10545-9 |
| Moisture expansion | 0.06mm/m | 0.01mm/m | ISO-10545-10 |
| Crazing resistance | No damage | No damage | ISO-10545-11 |
| Thermal expansion (COE) | Max. 9.0 x 10−6 | Max. 5 x 10−6 | ISO-10545-8 |
| CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | |||
| Chemical resistance | No damage | No damage | ISO-10545-13 |
| Stain resistance | Min. Class 3 | Class 5 | ISO-10545-14 |
CERAMIC FLOOR TILES Technical Specifications
| CHARACTERISTIC | STANDARD AS PER | UNITAS VALUE | TEST METHOD |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISO-13006 / EN14411 | |||
| GROUP | |||
| REGULATORY PROPERTIES | |||
| Deviation in length & width | ± 0.5% | ± 0.1% | ISO-10545-2 |
| Deviation in thickness | ± 5.0% | ± 4.0% | ISO-10545-2 |
| Straightness in sides | ± 0.5% | ± 0.1% | ISO-10545-2 |
| Rectangularity | ± 0.6% | ± 0.4% | ISO-10545-2 |
| Surface flatness | ± 0.6% | ± 0.2% | ISO-10545-2 |
| Surface quality | Min. 95% defect free | > 96% | ISO 10545-2 |
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | |||
| Water absorption | 3% < Ev < 6% | 3.77% | ISO-10545-3 |
| Modulus of rupture | > 22 N/mm2 | 29 N/mm2 | ISO-10545-4 |
| Breaking strength | > 600 N | > 800 N | ISO-10545-4 |
| Frost resistance | Test passed in accordance with test method | Pass | ISO-10545-12 |
| Thermal shock resistance | Min. 10 cycle | Pass | ISO-10545-9 |
| Moisture expansion | 0.02mm/m | 0.014mm/m | ISO-10545-10 |
| Crazing resistance | No damage | No damage | ISO-10545-11 |
| Thermal expansion (COE) | Max. 9.0 x 10−6 | Max. 5 x 10−6 | ISO-10545-8 | CHEMICAL PROPERTIES |
| Chemical resistance | No damage | No damage | ISO-10545-13 |
| Stain resistance | Min. Class 3 | Class 5 | ISO-10545-14 |
PORCELAIN TILES Technical Specifications
| CHARACTERISTIC | STANDARD AS PER | UNITAS VALUE | TEST METHOD |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISO-13006 / EN14411 | |||
| GROUP | |||
| REGULATORY PROPERTIES | |||
| Deviation in length & width | ± 0.5% | ± 0.1% | ISO-10545-2 |
| Deviation in thickness | ± 5.0% | ± 4.0% | ISO-10545-2 |
| Straightness in sides | ± 0.5% | ± 0.1% | ISO-10545-2 |
| Rectangularity | ± 0.5% | ± 0.1% | ISO-10545-2 |
| Surface flatness | ± 0.5% | ± 0.2% | ISO-10545-2 |
| Surface quality | Min. 95% defect free | > 95% | ISO 10545-2 |
| Glossiness | > 90 GU | > > 92 GU | Gloss meter 60° |
| STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES | |||
| Water absorption | < 0.50% | < 0.05% | ISO-10545-3 |
| Apparent density | > 2.0 g/cc | > 2.20 g/cc | DIN 51082 | MASSIVE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES |
| Modulus of rupture | > 35 N/mm2 | > 40 N/mm2 | ISO-10545-4 |
| Breaking strength | > 1300 N | > 1800 N | ISO-10545-4 |
| Impact resistance (COR) | >0.55 | >0.55 | ISO-10545-5 | SURFACE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES |
| Surface abrasion resistance | Declared class | Class PEI 4 (2100 revolutions) | EN 154 |
| Surface scratch hardness (Mohs scale) | 5 | 5 | EN 101 |
