Transversal rupture strenght

Transversal rupture strenght (TRS), also known as toughness test, is carried out in accordance with EN 23327 (ISO 3327) directive.

A specimen with rectangular section, chamfered, is placed on two supports and the
load is applied midway up to its break.A maximum value of TRS is reached with 15%
of cobalt percentage and an average granulometry of tungsten carbide.

TRS is influenced by temperature; in fact, it diminishes with temperature increase.