ASTM C279-12
Historical Standard: ASTM C279-12 Standard Specification for Chemical-Resistant Masonry Units
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ASTM C279
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers solid, kiln fired brick and tile made from clay, shale, or mixtures thereof, suitable for indoor and outdoor use in masonry construction subjected to chemical environments (see Terminology C1232 ).
1.2 The physical and chemical properties of brick and tile differ from supplier to supplier, mainly because their composition is determined by the source of raw materials. Regardless of the differences, brick and tile are considered to be one of three types and one of two classes as follows:
1.2.1 Type I For use where low absorption and high acid resistance are not major factors.
1.2.2 Type II For use where lower absorption and higher acid resistance are required.
1.2.3 Type III For use where minimum absorption and maximum acid resistance are required.
1.2.4 Class S For use in standard applications.
1.2.5 Class X For use where a higher degree of precision and lower permissible variation in size than that permitted for Class S is required.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
C20 Test Methods for Apparent Porosity, Water Absorption, Apparent Specific Gravity, and Bulk Density of Burned Refractory Brick and Shapes by Boiling Water
C67 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile
C397 Practice for Use of Chemically Setting Chemical-Resistant Silicate and Silica Mortars
C723 Practice for Chemical-Resistant Resin Grouts for Brick or Tile
C1232 Terminology of Masonry
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
Keywords
absorption; acid resistance; acid solubility; ceramic; chemical-resistant; masonry; physical properties; solid brick ;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 91.100.15 (Mineral materials and products)
DOI: 10.1520/C0279-12
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