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The resistance to surface indentation usually measured by the depth of penetration (or arbitrary units related to the depth of penetration) of a blunt point under a given load using a particular instrument according to a prescribed procedure.
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| hardness |
The hardness of water is equal to the concentration of dissolved calcium and magnesium ions. Usually expressed as ppm of (CaCO 3 ).
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| hardening |
The hardening of steel is accomplished by heating the metal to cherry red and quickly quenching it in brine, water, or oil, depending on the alloy or application.
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| hard water |
Water which has a high concentration of dissolved minerals and solids.
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| hard water |
Natural water containing impurities in various proportions. Traditional hardness is a measure of calcium or dissolved solids in a solution, measured in parts per million. Hard water generally ranges from 100 to 250 ppm.
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