ASTM C113-02(2008)

Standard Test Method for Reheat Change of Refractory Brick

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Refractory brick and shapes of different compositions exhibit unique permanent linear changes after heating or reheating. This test method provides a standard procedure for heating various classes of refractories with appropriate heating schedules.  
Linear reheat changes obtained by this test method are suitable for use in research and development, also often used to establish written specifications between producers and consumers.  
Care should be exercised in selecting samples that are representative of the product being tested and that the schedule selected is appropriate to the product.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the permanent linear change of refractory brick when heated under prescribed conditions.  
1.2 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.
Note 1—Test methods incorporating additional provisions pertinent to specific refractory materials are given in the following Test Methods: C 179, C 210, and C 605.  
1.3 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Jul-2008
• ICS: 81.080 - Refractories
• Technical Committee: C08 - Refractories
• Drafting Committee: C08.03 - Physical Properties

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C113-02 - Standard Test Method for Reheat Change of Refractory Brick
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2008
• Replaced By: ASTM C113-14 - Standard Test Method for Reheat Change of Refractory Brick
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2014
• Referred By: ASTM C401-12(2022) - Standard Classification of Alumina and Alumina-Silicate Castable Refractories
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2008
• Referred By: ASTM C179-14(2019) - Standard Test Method for Drying and Firing Linear Change of Refractory Plastic and Ramming Mix Specimens
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2008
• Referred By: ASTM C27-98(2022) - Standard Classification of Fireclay and High-Alumina Refractory Brick
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2008
• Referred By: ASTM C199-22 - Standard Test Method for Pier Test for Refractory Mortars
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2008

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C113 − 02(Reapproved 2008)
Standard Test Method for
Reheat Change of Refractory Brick
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C113; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope 3. Significance and Use
3.1 Refractory brick and shapes of different compositions
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the perma-
exhibit unique permanent linear changes after heating or
nent linear change of refractory brick when heated under
reheating. This test method provides a standard procedure for
prescribed conditions.
heating various classes of refractories with appropriate heating
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
schedules.
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
3.2 Linear reheat changes obtained by this test method are
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
suitable for use in research and development, also often used to
and are not considered standard.
establish written specifications between producers and con-
NOTE 1—Test methods incorporating additional provisions pertinent to
sumers.
specific refractory materials are given in the following Test Methods: C
3.3 Care should be exercised in selecting samples that are
C179179, C C210210, and C C605605.
representative of the product being tested and that the schedule
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
selected is appropriate to the product.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4. Apparatus
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
4.1 Kiln, of such design that the specified heating schedule
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
and atmosphere can be maintained throughout the heating
zone.
2. Referenced Documents
4.2 Linear Measuring Device, capable of being read to 0.02
2.1 ASTM Standards:
in. (0.5 mm) over a span of 10 in. (254 mm). A hook-rule, as
C134 Test Methods for Size, Dimensional Measurements,
specifiedinTestMethodsC134,averniercaliper,oradialgage
and Bulk Density of Refractory Brick and Insulating
device may be used.
Firebrick
4.3 Gas Sampling and Analysis Equipment, capable of
C179 Test Method for Drying and Firing Linear Change of
determining the percent free oxygen and total combustibles in
Refractory Plastic and Ramming Mix Specimens
the atmosphere of the test chamber.
C210 TestMethodforReheatChangeofInsulatingFirebrick
C605 Test Method for Reheat Change of Fireclay Nozzles
5. Test Specimens
and Sleeves (Withdrawn 1997)
5.1 For each test use three rectangular specimens measuring
E230 Specification and Temperature-Electromotive Force
1 1
9by4 ⁄2 by 2 ⁄2 or 3 in. (228 by 114 by 64 or 76 mm) in size,
(EMF) Tables for Standardized Thermocouples
or, if smaller, shapes approaching these dimensions as closely
as possible. These may be commercial brick of the specified
size or test pieces cut out of larger shapes.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C08 on
5.2 Using ceramic paint or crayon, label each specimen, and
Refractories and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C08.03 on Physical
Properties.
make a reference mark at each end on the center line of a broad
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2008. Published September 2008. Originally
face to indicate the exact position where the measurement is
approved in 1934. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as C113 – 02. DOI:
made. Measure the length on each of the three test specimens
10.1520/C0113-02R08.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or to the nearest 0.02 in. (0.5 mm).
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on 6. Procedure
the ASTM website.
6.1 Placing Specimens in Kiln—Place the test specimens in
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
www.astm.org. the kiln so that each rests edgewise, that is, ona9by2 ⁄2 or
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3-in. (228 by 64 or 76-mm) face and set only one course high. 6.5 Measuring Fired Specimens—Remeasure the test speci-
Place each specimen upon the corresponding face of a support- mens at room temperature in accordance with 4.2 after rubbing
ing brick that is from the same lot as the test specimen or at
the ends with an abrasive block to remove small blisters, if
least of equal refractoriness. Place between the test specimen
necessary.
and the supporting brick a layer of suitable refractory material,
that is non-reactive under the test conditions and passing an
7. Calculation and Report
ASTM No. 16 (1.18-mm) sieve (equivalent to a 14-mesh Tyler
7.1 Calculate the percentage linear change based upon the
Standard Series) and retained on an ASTM No. 40 (425-µm)
original length of each specimen. Report the average of the
sieve (equivalent to a 35-mesh Tyler Standard Series). Place
three individua
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Designation:C 113–93 (Reapproved 1998) Designation: C 113 – 02 (Reapproved 2008)
Standard Test Method for
Reheat Change of Refractory Brick
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 113; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the permanent linear change of refractory brick when heated under prescribed
conditions.
1.2The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
1.2 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.
NOTE 1—Test methods incorporating additional provisions pertinent to specific refractory materials are given in the following Test Methods: C 179,
C 210, C 436, and C 210, and C 605.
1.3 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
2.1 ASTM Standards:
C 134 Test Methods for Size, Dimensional Measurements, and Bulk Density of Refractory Brick and Insulating Firebrick
C 179 Test Method for Drying and Firing Linear Change of Refractory Plastic and Ramming Mix Specimens
C 210Test Method for Reheat Change of Insulating Firebrick
C436Method ofTest for Reheat Change of Carbon Refractory Brick and Shapes Test Method for Reheat Change of Insulating
Firebrick
C 605 Test Method for Reheat Change of Fireclay Nozzles and Sleeves
E 230 Specification and Temperature-Electromotive Force (EMF) Tables for Standardized Thermocouples
3. Significance and Use
3.1 Refractory brick and shapes of different compositions exhibit unique permanent linear changes after heating or reheating.
This test method provides a standard procedure for heating various classes of refractories with appropriate heating schedules.
3.2 Linear reheat changes obtained by this test method are suitable for use in research and development, also often used to
establish written specifications between producers and consumers.
3.3 Care should be exercised in selecting samples that are representative of the product being tested and that the schedule
selected is appropriate to the product.
4. Apparatus
4.1 Kiln, of such design that the specified heating schedule and atmosphere can be maintained throughout the heating zone.
4.2 Linear Measuring Device, capable of being read to 0.02 in. (0.5 mm) over a span of 10 in. (254 mm). A hook-rule, as
specified in Test Methods C 134, a vernier caliper, or a dial gage device may be used.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C-8 on Refractories and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C08.03 on Physical Tests.
Current edition approved March 15, 1993. Published May 1993. Originally published as C113–34T. Last previous edition C113–87.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C08 on Refractories and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C08.02 on Thermal Properties.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2008. Published September 2008. Originally approved in 1934. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as C 113 – 02.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.01.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Withdrawn
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C 113 – 02 (2008)
4.3 Gas Sampling and Analysis Equipment , capable of determining the percent free oxygen and total combustibles in the
atmosphere of the test chamber.
5. Test Specimens
1 1
5.1 For each test use three rectangular specimens measuring 9 by 4 ⁄2 by 2 ⁄2 or 3 in. (228 by 114 by 64 or 76 mm) in size, or,
if smaller, shapes approaching these dimensions as closely as possible.These may be commercial brick of the specified size or test
pieces cut out of larger shapes.
5.2 Using ceramic paint or crayon, label each specimen, and make a reference mark at each end on the center line of a broad
face to indicate the exact position where the measurement is made. Measure the length on each of the three test specimens to the
nearest 0.02 in. (0.5 mm).
6. Procedure
6.1 Placing Specimens in Kiln—Place the test specimens in the kiln so that each rests edgewise, that is, ona9by2 ⁄2 or 3-in.
(228 by 64 or 76-mm) face and set only one course high. Place each specimen upon the corresponding face of a supporting brick
that is from the same lot as the test specimen or at least of equal refractoriness. Place between the test specimen and the supporting
brick a layer of suitable refractory material, that is non-reactive under the test conditions and passing anASTM No. 16 (1.18-mm)
sieve (equivalent to a 14-mesh
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