There are standard methods for Vickers hardness testing. Macro-indentation Vickers hardness testing involves loads of 1 kg or higher, including 5 kg, 10 kg, 30 kg, etc. Micro-indentation Vickers hardness testing loads less than 1 kg, including 0.5 kg, 0.2 kg, 0.1 kg, and 0.05 kg.

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