Certification of a Master Batch of Charpy V-Notch Reference Test Pieces of Nominal Energy Level 30 J for Tests at 0°C, Certified Reference Material ERM®-FA013ay
This certification report describes ERM®-FA013ay, a batch of steel Charpy V-notch certified reference test pieces for tests at 0 ºC. This batch will serve as a Master Batch, to be used by IRMM for the certification of secondary batches. The certified values for KV (= absorbed energy = energy required to break a V notched test piece using a pendulum impact test machine) are estimates of the mean value of the whole batch. KV is defined by the Charpy impact test method as described in EN 10045-1 and ISO 148-1. The certified values are traceable to the International System of Units (SI).JRC.DG.D.2-Reference material