WHAT IS AN IZOD IMPACT TEST?

An Izod impact test is a test method used to evaluate the strength of a material against environmental conditions and mechanical impacts. This test is used particularly to determine the strength of plastics, polymers and other impact-sensitive materials. The Izod impact test measures the fracture behaviour of the sample by subjecting it to impacts with a given amount of energy. The Izod test is based on procedures prescribed by standards such as ASTM D256 or ISO 180.