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.

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 of three types 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.

Types I, II , and III may not differ significantly in thermal shock resistance. The suitability of a given brick, for a particular application should be determined at the time of purchase by agreement between the purchaser and the supplier.

Types I and III were formerly designated Type 'H'' and 'L'' respectively.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

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/C0279-88R07

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