Property
Water absorption v1.0
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Definition
Water absorption is the ability of a material to take in and retain water, usually expressed as a percentage of its dry weight.
Description
It indicates how much water a material can absorb when exposed to moisture. High water absorption can affect durability, strength, and performance of materials.
Example
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Technical definition
Data type
Float
Unit
Percent (%)
Quantity Kind
Prevalence
Usage
Property groups (1)
References
Reference documents (3)
- EN 12087 Thermal transmittance (U-value) Water Absorption v1.0
- EN 13755 Natural Stone Water Absorption v1.0
- ISO 62 Plastics Water Absorption v1.0