ASTM C97
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ASTM C97 – Standard Test Methods for Absorption and Bulk Specific Gravity of Dimension Stone
Scope
ASTM C97 is a standard test method that outlines the procedures for determining the absorption and bulk specific gravity of dimension stone. Absorption is the amount of water that a stone can absorb, while bulk specific gravity is the weight of a stone per unit volume, including the pores and voids within the stone. These properties are important for evaluating the durability and performance of dimension stone in various applications, such as building facades, flooring, and countertops.
Key procedures specified in ASTM C97 include:
- Saturation: the stone specimens are saturated by immersing them in water for a specified period.
- Drying: the saturated specimens are then dried to a constant weight to determine their dry mass.
- Absorption: the absorption is calculated by comparing the saturated weight to the dry weight.
- Bulk specific gravity: the bulk specific gravity is determined by dividing the dry weight of the stone by its volume.
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