Difference Between Izod and Charpy Test

Difference Between Izod and Charpy Test Points : Difference Between Izod Test and Charpy Test, Izod Test Vs Charpy Test

Difference Between Izod and Charpy Test
	Izod Test	Charpy Test
1.	The notch face in the izod test is facing the striker, fastened in a pendulum.	The notch face in the izod test is facing the striker, fastened in a pendulum.
2.	In Izod test hammer strike at the upper tip of specimen.	In Charpy test hammer strike at point of notch but in opposite direction.
3.	In the Izod method, there is only V-notch is used.	In the Charpy method, there are two kinds of notches, the V-notch and the U-notch is used.
4.	In the Izod method, the test material was placed in a vertical position.	The Charpy method, the test material was placed horizontally.
5.	Izod use Farming hammer as striker.	Charpy use Ball Pin hammer as striker.