NEN EN 10045-1 : 1990

National foreword
Brief history
1. Object and field of application
2. References
3. Principle
4. Designations
5. Test pieces
6. Testing machine
7. Test requirements
8. Test report
Annex
A. List of national standards corresponding to the
     reference European Standard in preparation
National appendix A
National appendix B
Cooperating organizations

Explains the Charpy impact test for metallic materials. For certain particular metallic materials and applications, the Charpy impact test may be the subject of specific standards and particular requirements. Covers references, principle, designations, test pieces, testing machine, test requirements and test report.