ASTM C869
Full Name
ASTM C869 – Standard Specification for Foaming Agents Used in Making Preformed Foam for Cellular Concrete
Scope
ASTM C869 covers foaming agents specifically formulated for creating preformed foam used in the production of cellular concrete.
Key points about the scope:
- Purpose: the primary purpose is to provide a standardized method for evaluating the performance of foaming agents used in cellular concrete production.
- Evaluation: this is done by using the foaming agent to create a standard cellular concrete test batch, as outlined in ASTM C796 (Standard Test Method for Foaming Agents for Use in Producing Cellular Concrete Using Preformed Foam).
- Properties: the test batch is then evaluated for significant properties like density, compressive strength, water absorption, and drying shrinkage.
- Requirements: these properties must meet the requirements specified in the standard.
In summary, ASTM C869 aims to:
- Ensure that foaming agents meet certain performance standards.
- Standardize the evaluation process for these agents.
- Provide guidelines for producing high-quality cellular concrete with preformed foam.
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Keywords
foaming agent; preformed foam; cellular concrete; density; compressive strength; water absorption; drying shrinkage; test batch