ASTM C689-03a
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Modulus of Rupture of Unfired Clays
Standard Test Method for Modulus of Rupture of Unfired Clays
ABSTRACT
This test method details the standard procedure for the determination of modulus of rupture of ceramic whiteware clays, both dry and after conditioning at specified relative humidity, or both. The apparatuses needed for this method are a conditioning cabinet, and a testing machine. Extruded, clay-flint, and solid cast specimens shall be prepared accordingly. Specific procedures as to handling, warpage, drying, and storage, and the corresponding calculations are discussed thoroughly.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the modulus of rupture of ceramic whiteware clays both dry and after conditioning at 50 or 80 % relative humidity, or both.
1.2 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.
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Designation: C 689 – 03a
Standard Test Method for
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Modulus of Rupture of Unfired Clays
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 689; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 4. Test Specimen Preparation
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the modu- 4.1 Preparation of Extruded Specimens—100 % clay speci-
lus of rupture of ceramic whiteware clays both dry and after men preparation: The test sample shall be blunged with
conditioning at 50 or 80 % relative humidity, or both. sufficient distilled water to give complete dispersion and
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the produceaslipofsufficientviscositytoavoidnoticeablesettling
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the of particles (usually in the range of 25 to 50 percent solids).
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- Slip shall be sieved through a No. 120 (125 µm) sieve or
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- equivalent. After aging 24 h the slip shall be dewatered to a
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. plastic condition preferably by filter pressing.At this point the
moisture content must be adjusted to optimum conditions for
2. Referenced Documents
forming by some measure of plasticity such as Pfefferkorn
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2.1 ASTM Standards: apparatus, plumb bob penetration, or other acceptable means.
C 322 Test Method for Sampling CeramicWhiteware Clays
After the water of plasticity has been adjusted (usually will
range from 20 to 50 %), test specimens shall be formed by
3. Apparatus
extrusion. Where hand-operated extruder is used without
3.1 Conditioning Cabinet—Any suitable airtight cabinet
vacuum, the plastic clay shall be thoroughly hand-wedged to
with means for circulating air, or vacuum desiccator, wherein
eliminate entrapped air as a preliminary to forming test pieces.
prescribed specimens can be conditioned as desired before
Where a vacuum extruder is used, a vacuum of not less than 25
testing. Specimens for dry strength shall be stored with silica
in.(635mm)Hgshallbemaintainedduringformingoperation.
gel desiccant. Specimens for 50 % relative humidity shall be
4.1.1 Clay-Flint Specimens—to be used in the case of
stored over a saturated solution of sodium dichromate
strong clays that are considered bonding materials. Prepare
(Na CR O ·2H O), and specimens for 80 % relative humidity
specimens as in 4.1 using a mixture of clay and 200 mesh
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shall be stored over a saturated solution of ammonium chloride
potters flint in a 1/1 ratio blend that has been thoroughly dry
(NH Cl).
mixed.
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3.2 Testing Machine—Any suitable testing machine may be
4.1.2 Solid Cast Specimens—100 % clay and clay-flint
used, provided a uniform rate of direct loading can be
specimens should be prepared by making a high solids slurry
maintained at no more than 1 lb/min (4.4 N/min) using the
deflocculated to minimum viscosity. Adjust the solids content
prescribedspecimens.Forthesupportofthetestspecimen,two
of the slurry to obtain a viscosity between 100-500 cps. The
steel bars having a diameter of 0.5-in. (12.7-mm) shall be
slurry should be cast in plaster molds until solid, and the bars
provided. The load shall be applied by means of a third steel
then dried in accordance to the procedure outlined in 4.3 and
bar having a diameter of 0.5-in. (12.7-mm). All three bars are
4.4.
to be smooth polished steel without surface defects such as
4.2 Dimension—The test specimens shall be round bars of
scratches or gouges.
0.50 (12.8 mm) diameter, and at least 4.5 in. (114 mm) in
length to permit an overhang of at least 0.25 in. at each end
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when mounted on the supports.
ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeC21onCeramic
Whitewares and Related Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
4.3 Handling and Warpage—All due precaution shall be
C21.04 on Raw Materials.
observed in the forming and drying to produce straight test
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2003. Published October 2003. Originally
specimens. No specimen shall be used that shows a warpage
approved in 1971. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as C 689 – 03.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or greaterthan1 %ofitsoveralllength.Thebarsshallbechecked
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
from time to time during drying for straightness, and before
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
they stiffen, corrective straightening may be encouraged by
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