ISO 10545-9-2013 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10545-9:2013 — Ceramic tiles — Part 9: Determination of resistance to thermal shock. This International Standard specifies a laboratory test method intended to assess the resistance of ceramic tiles to rapid temperature changes that can occur in normal service conditions.

Abstract

Specifies a reproducible test procedure to determine the resistance to thermal shock of all ceramic tiles under normal conditions of use. The standard defines test variants depending on tile water absorption and gives criteria for visual evaluation of defects after cycling.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard, confirmed at review).
• Publication date: 2013-07 (third edition, 2013).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 91.100.23 — Ceramic tiles.
• Edition / version: Edition 3 (2013).
• Number of pages: Official ISO release: 3 pages (note: national/adopted versions — e.g., EN/BS/AENOR publications — often include national forewords/translations and list longer page counts such as 11–14 pages).

Scope

Applies to all ceramic tiles in normal conditions of use and specifies a laboratory procedure to simulate rapid temperature changes (thermal shock) and to evaluate whether visible defects develop. The choice of the test variant depends on the tile’s water absorption (reference ISO 10545-3); both immersion and non-immersion arrangements are covered to accommodate different tile types (e.g., unglazed, glazed with higher absorption).

Key topics and requirements

• Test principle: subject whole tile specimens to repeated thermal cycles between a low-temperature water bath and a high‑temperature oven to reproduce rapid temperature changes.
• Number of cycles and temperatures: typically 10 cycles alternating approximately 15 °C (cold bath) and 145 °C (oven) — specific timing and tolerances given in the standard.
• Water-absorption-based variants: tiles with water absorption ≤ 10 % are tested with immersion; glazed tiles with absorption > 10 % use a non-immersion arrangement (glazed face on aluminium granules above the cold bath).
• Specimens and sampling: a minimum number of whole tiles (typical minimum five specimens) are tested and visually inspected before and after the cycles.
• Evaluation: final assessment is by visual inspection for visible defects; optional staining/dye techniques (e.g., methylene blue) may be used to assist in revealing cracks.
• Reporting: test reports must identify the test variant used, tile identification and dimensions, water absorption value (per ISO 10545-3), number of specimens tested and number showing defects.

Typical use and users

Used by ceramic tile manufacturers, independent testing laboratories, quality assurance and conformity-assessment bodies, product specifiers (architects/engineers), and standards committees to verify tile durability against rapid temperature changes and to support product datasheets, declarations of conformity and type testing.

Related standards

Part of the ISO 10545 series on ceramic-tile test methods. Commonly referenced companion standards include ISO 10545-3 (determination of water absorption — used to decide the appropriate test variant), ISO 10545-2 (dimensions and surface quality) and other parts of the 10545 series covering mechanical, abrasion, frost and chemical-resistance tests. The EN ISO adoption (EN ISO 10545-9:2013) aligns the method with European practice.

Keywords

ceramic tiles; thermal shock; thermal-shock resistance; test method; ISO 10545-9; water absorption; porcelain; glazed tiles; laboratory testing; durability.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10545-9:2013 is an international test-method standard that specifies how to determine the resistance of ceramic tiles to thermal shock (rapid temperature changes).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers laboratory procedures (immersion and non‑immersion variants) for subjecting whole tile specimens to repeated temperature cycles, acceptance/evaluation criteria (visual inspection), and reporting requirements; the specific variant depends on the tile’s water absorption.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, product testing laboratories, conformity assessment bodies, architects and engineers specifying tiles, and national standards/adoption committees.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2013 third edition (ISO 10545-9:2013) is the current ISO edition and — per ISO records — was reviewed and confirmed (i.e., remains the valid edition). National/adopted versions (EN/BS/AENOR, etc.) may include national forewords or formatting differences but implement the same test method.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is one part of the ISO 10545 series of test methods for ceramic tiles (other parts cover water absorption, dimensional tolerances, mechanical strength, abrasion, frost resistance, chemical resistance, stain resistance, etc.). ISO 10545-3 (water absorption) is frequently referenced by this part.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Ceramic tiles; thermal shock; test method; durability; water absorption; lab testing; ISO 10545-9.