ASTM C110
Full Name
ASTM C110 – Standard Test Methods for Physical Testing of Quicklime, Hydrated Lime, and Limestone
Scope
ASTM C110 encompasses a wide range of physical tests to evaluate the properties of these materials. The tests cover characteristics such as consistency, plasticity, water retention, air entrainment, autoclave expansion, popping and pitting, slaking rate, brightness, grindability, settling rate, residue, fineness, particle size, and density.
The scope of ASTM C110 includes:
- Materials: quicklime, hydrated lime, and limestone.
- Test methods: a comprehensive set of tests for determining various physical properties, as mentioned above.
- Purpose: to provide standardized procedures for evaluating the physical properties of these materials, which are essential for their use in various applications, including construction, agriculture, and chemical industries.
Key test methods:
- Slaking rate of quicklime: measures the reactivity of quicklime with water.
- Water retention of hydrated lime: evaluates the ability of hydrated lime to hold water.
- Air content of hydrated lime: determines the amount of air entrained in hydrated lime paste.
- Plasticity of lime putty: assesses the workability of lime putty.
- Popping and pitting of hydrated lime: identifies potential defects in hydrated lime.
- Fineness of pulverized quicklime and hydrated lime: measures particle size distribution.
- Density of hydrated lime, pulverized quicklime, and limestone: determines the material’s density.
- Other tests: includes methods for determining consistency, settling rate, autoclave expansion, and more.
By following ASTM C110, manufacturers and users can ensure that the lime and limestone products they use meet specific quality and performance requirements. The standardized test methods in this standard contribute to consistent and reliable evaluation of these materials, supporting their safe and effective use in various industries.
ASTM C110 Accredited Laboratory
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Keywords
quicklime; hydrated lime; limestone; physical testing; consistency; plasticity; water retention; air entrainment; autoclave expansion