ASTM C1797-17

Standard Specification for Ground Calcium Carbonate and Aggregate Mineral Fillers for use in Hydraulic Cement Concrete

ABSTRACT
This specification covers ground calcium carbonate (GCC, a type of ground limestone) and other finely divided aggregate mineral filler (AMF) materials for use in concrete mixtures. It defines the types of GCC and AMF materials for use in concrete. If concrete in service is subject to sulfate exposure, fillers derived from ground limestone should not be used unless mitigation methods are used.
This specification includes requirements with respect to chemical composition and physical properties, sampling, test methods, storage and inspection, packaging and package marking, certification, and manufacturer’s statement (mineral origin, nature, amount, and type of any processing or other additions made to the product).
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
A1.3 Significance and Use
A1.3.1 This test method provides analytical procedures to determine the major chemical constituents of limestone (see Note 1). The percentages of specific constituents that determine a material’s quality or fitness for use are of significance depending upon the purpose or end use of the material. Results obtained may be used in relation to specification requirements.
Note A1.1: This test method can be applied to other calcareous materials if provisions are made to compensate for known interferences.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification applies to ground calcium carbonate (GCC is a type of ground limestone) and other finely divided aggregate mineral filler (AMF) materials for use in concrete mixtures. The specification defines the types of GCC and AMF materials for use in concrete.  
1.2 If concrete in service is subject to sulfate exposure, fillers derived from ground limestone should not be used unless mitigation methods are used.
Note 1: American Concrete Institute (ACI) technical documents 201.2R, 318, 332, and 350 contain useful information and code requirements dealing with sulfate exposure in service. Soluble sulfate in water can be determined in accordance with Test Method D516 or Test Method D4130. Percent sulfate by mass in soil can be determined by Test Method C1580.  
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
Note 2: Sieve size is identified by its standard designation in Specification E11. The alternative designation given in parentheses is for information only and does not represent a different standard sieve size.  
1.4 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes, which provide explanatory information. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.  
1.5 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.  
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2017
• ICS: 91.100.15 - Mineral materials and products
• ICS: 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products
• Technical Committee: C09 - Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
• Drafting Committee: C09.20 - Aggregates

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C1797 − 17
Standard Specification for
Ground Calcium Carbonate and Aggregate Mineral Fillers
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for use in Hydraulic Cement Concrete
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1797; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.1 This specification applies to ground calcium carbonate
(GCC is a type of ground limestone) and other finely divided
2. Referenced Documents
aggregate mineral filler (AMF) materials for use in concrete
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
mixtures. The specification defines the types of GCC and AMF
C25 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Limestone,
materials for use in concrete.
Quicklime, and Hydrated Lime
1.2 If concrete in service is subject to sulfate exposure,
C50/C50M Practice for Sampling, Sample Preparation,
fillers derived from ground limestone should not be used unless
Packaging, and Marking of Lime and Limestone Products
mitigation methods are used.
C51 Terminology Relating to Lime and Limestone (as used
NOTE 1—American Concrete Institute (ACI) technical documents
by the Industry)
201.2R, 318, 332, and 350 contain useful information and code require-
C110 Test Methods for Physical Testing of Quicklime,
ments dealing with sulfate exposure in service. Soluble sulfate in water
can be determined in accordance with Test Method D516 or Test Method
Hydrated Lime, and Limestone
D4130. Percent sulfate by mass in soil can be determined by Test Method
C117 Test Method for Materials Finer than 75-µm (No. 200)
C1580.
Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Ag-
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
gregates
standard.
C136/C136M Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and
NOTE 2—Sieve size is identified by its standard designation in Speci-
Coarse Aggregates
fication E11. The alternative designation given in parentheses is for
C311/C311M Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Fly
information only and does not represent a different standard sieve size.
Ash or Natural Pozzolans for Use in Portland-Cement
1.4 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes,
Concrete
which provide explanatory information. These notes and foot-
C566 Test Method for Total Evaporable Moisture Content of
notes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be
Aggregate by Drying
considered as requirements of the standard.
C595/C595M-15 Specification for Blended Hydraulic Ce-
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
ments
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
C1580 Test Method for Water-Soluble Sulfate in Soil
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
C1777 Test Method for Rapid Determination of the Methyl-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
ene Blue Value for Fine Aggregate or Mineral Filler Using
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
a Colorimeter
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
D75/D75M Practice for Sampling Aggregates
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
D516 Test Method for Sulfate Ion in Water
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
D4130 Test Method for Sulfate Ion in Brackish Water,
Seawater, and Brines
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on
Concrete and Concrete Aggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
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C09.20 on Aggregates. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2017. Published January 2018. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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approved in 2016. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as C1797–16 . DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/C1797-17. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test 4. Classification
Sieves
4.1 Types A and B, which are derived from calcium
E832 Specification for Laboratory Filter Papers
carbonates, are ground products from quarried stone. The
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Designation: C1797 − 16 C1797 − 17
Standard Specification for
Ground Calcium Carbonate and Aggregate Mineral Fillers
1
for use in Hydraulic Cement Concrete
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1797; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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ε NOTE—The designation was corrected editorially in September 2016.
1. Scope Scope*
1.1 This specification applies to ground calcium carbonate (GCC is a type of ground limestone) and other finely divided
aggregate mineral filler (AMF) materials for use in concrete mixtures. The specification defines the types of GCC and AMF
materials for use in concrete.
1.2 If concrete in service is subject to sulfate exposure, fillers derived from ground limestone should not be used unless
mitigation methods are used.
NOTE 1—American Concrete Institute (ACI) technical documents 201.2R, 318, 332, and 350 contain useful information and code requirements dealing
with sulfate exposure in service. Soluble sulfate in water can be determined in accordance with Test Method D516 or Test Method D4130. Percent sulfate
by mass in soil can be determined by Test Method C1580.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
NOTE 2—Sieve size is identified by its standard designation in Specification E11. The alternative designation given in parentheses is for information
only and does not represent a different standard sieve size.
1.4 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes, which provide explanatory information. These notes and footnotes
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
1.5 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.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C25 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Limestone, Quicklime, and Hydrated Lime
C50/C50M Practice for Sampling, Sample Preparation, Packaging, and Marking of Lime and Limestone Products
C51 Terminology Relating to Lime and Limestone (as used by the Industry)
C110 Test Methods for Physical Testing of Quicklime, Hydrated Lime, and Limestone
C117 Test Method for Materials Finer than 75-μm (No. 200) Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
C136/C136M Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
C311/C311M Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Fly Ash or Natural Pozzolans for Use in Portland-Cement Concrete
C566 Test Method for Total Evaporable Moisture Content of Aggregate by Drying
C595/C595M-15 Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
C1580 Test Method for Water-Soluble Sulfate in Soil
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C09.20 on
Normal Weight Aggregates.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2016Dec. 1, 2017. Published August 2016January 2018. Originally approved in 2016. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as
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C1797–16 . DOI: 10.1520/C1797-16E01.10.1520/C1797-17.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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C1777 Test Method for Rapid Determination of the Methylene Blue Value for Fine Aggregate or Mineral Filler Using a
Colorimeter
D75/D75M Practice for Sampling Aggregates
D516 Test Method for Su
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