This part of ISO 6506 specifies the method for the Brinell hardness test for metallic materials and is applicable up to the limit of 650 HBW. For specific materials and/or products, particular International Standards exist (i.e. ISO 4498-1).
NS-EN ISO 6506-1:1999 history
2014NS-EN ISO 6506-1:2014 Metallic materials - Brinell hardness test - Part 1: Test method (ISO 6506-1:2014)
2006NS-EN ISO 6506-1:2005 Metallic materials — Brinell hardness test — Part 1: Test method (ISO 6506-1:2005)
2000NS-EN ISO 6506-1:1999 Metallic materials — Brinell hardness test — Part 1: Test method (ISO 6506-1:1999)