Charpy impact test,
Definition of Charpy impact test:
Destructive mechanical test in which a pendulum hammer (swinging through a fixed distance) fractures a standard size notched piece of material with one ■■■■. It indicates how the material will respond to suddenly applied shock (stress) by measuring the energy absorbed in breaking the piece. The test results are expressed in foot-pounds or kilojules. See also Izod impact test.
Meaning of Charpy impact test & Charpy impact test Definition
