1.1 This test method covers the determination of the Brinell hardness of metallic materials by the Brinell indentation hardness principle. This standard provides the requirements for a Brinell testing machine and the procedures for performing Brinell hardness tests. 1.2 This standard includes additional requirements in four annexes: Verification of Brinell Hardness Testing Machines Annex A1 Brinell Hardness Standardizing Machines Annex A2 Standardization of Brinell Hardness Indenters Annex A3 Standardization of Brinell Hardness Test Blocks Annex A4