Characteristics

Standard

Test Results

Benefits

Apparent density

EN 14617-1:2013

2408kg/m3

Long lasting quality

Water absorption

EN 14617-1:2013

0.01%

Grade: W₄

Non-porous and stain resistance

Flexural strength

EN 14617-2:2016

48.1 MPa

Grade: F₄

Resistance to cracking and chipping

Abrasion resistance

EN 14617-4:2012

22.8 mm

Grade: A₄

Scratch-free

Frost resistance

EN 14617-5:2012

Flexural strength after freeze and thaw: 51.8MPa

Thermal shock resistance

EN 14617-6:2012

Appearance: No physical defects

Heat resistance up to 300 celsius, but long hours are not recommended

Impact resistance

EN 14617-9:2005

6.15J

Durable

Chemical resistance

EN 14617-10:2012

No visible change from hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide solution after 8.5 hours of testing

Grade: C₄

Resistance to strong acid, such as vinegar and household cleaners

Stain resistance

EN 14617-10:2012

 Annex A

No visible change from soy sauce, black shoe polisher, apple juice, rice vinegar, and grape juice after 24 hours

Effortless to maintain

Linear thermal expansion coefficient

EN 14617-11:2005

31.4x 10^-6/°C-1

Dimensional stability

EN 14617-12:2012

<0.003mm

Grade: A

Length and width

EN 14617-16:2005

-0.2mm～0.4mm

Pass

Thickness

EN 14617-16:2005

0.2mm～0.5mm

Pass

Straightness

EN 14617-16:2005

-0.3mm～0.1mm

Pass

Rectangularity

EN 14617-16:2005

1.0 mm～1.1mm

Pass

Flatness-center curvature

EN 14617-16:2005

-0.07%～0.02%

Pass

Flatness-warping

EN 14617-16:2005

-0.03%-0.18%

Pass

Surface quality

EN 14617-16:2005

No defects

Premium quality

Mohs hardness

EN 101

Up to 7 Mohs

Over two times harder than granite, marble and many other natural stones

Slip resistance

EN 14617-5:2012

≥ 35(Dry condition)

≥10(Wet condition)

Not recommended for outdoor flooring, especially in snow and rain