BS EN ISO 13807:2009

What is ISO 13807 - thermal shock testing of enamels about? 

ISO 13807 is an International Standard that specifies a test method for the determination of the crack formation temperature of enamels for the chemical industry by subjecting enamelled steel specimens to thermal shock using cold water.

The value of the crack formation temperature measured according to this test method is not valid for the finished component. This value is a parameter of vitreous and porcelain enamels for comparing the relative quality of different enamel formulations.

Who is ISO 13807 - thermal shock testing of enamels for?

ISO 13807 on thermal shock testing of enamels is useful for:

• The chemical industry
• The automotive industry
• The construction industry
• Manufacturers of paints and coatings
• Sanitary-ware / tile manufacturers
• Builders / real estate developers / architects
• Manufacturers of vehicles (cars, trains, air-planes, boats)
• Manufacturers of metallic fittings such as window frames
• Quality control personnel

Why should you use ISO 13807 - thermal shock testing of enamels?

Vitreous or porcelain enamel, is created by burning powdered glass onto a substrate.

ISO 13807 provides you with test procedures, and methods for the preparation of specimens for thermal shock testing of vitreous and porcelain enamels for chemical industry applications.

Compliance with ISO 2746 enables you to verify that an enamel coating is safe to use in the chemical industry under highly corrosive conditions and helps you to improve the quality of vitreous and porcelain enamels.