ASTM C117-17

Standard Test Method for Materials Finer than 75-μm (No. 200) Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Material finer than the 75-μm (No. 200) sieve can be separated from larger particles much more efficiently and completely by wet sieving than through the use of dry sieving. Therefore, when accurate determinations of material finer than 75 μm in fine or coarse aggregate are desired, this test method is used on the sample prior to dry sieving in accordance with Test Method C136. The results of this test method are included in the calculation in Test Method C136, and the total amount of material finer than 75 μm by washing, plus that obtained by dry sieving the same sample, is reported with the results of Test Method C136. Usually, the additional amount of material finer than 75 μm obtained in the dry sieving process is a small amount. If it is large, the efficiency of the washing operation should be checked. It could also be an indication of degradation of the aggregate.  
4.2 Plain water is adequate to separate the material finer than 75 μm from the coarser material with most aggregates. In some cases, the finer material is adhering to the larger particles, such as some clay coatings and coatings on aggregates that have been extracted from bituminous mixtures. In these cases, the fine material will be separated more readily with a wetting agent in the water.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the amount of material finer than a 75-μm (No. 200) sieve in aggregate by washing. Clay particles and other aggregate particles that are dispersed by the wash water, as well as water-soluble materials, will be removed from the aggregate during the test.  
1.2 Two procedures are included, one using only water for the washing operation, and the other including a wetting agent to assist the loosening of the material finer than the 75-μm (No. 200) sieve from the coarser material. Unless otherwise specified, Procedure A (water only) shall be used.  
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.4 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. 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: 31-Jul-2017
• ICS: 91.100.15 - Mineral materials and products
• Technical Committee: C09 - Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
• Drafting Committee: C09.20 - Aggregates

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM C117-23 - Standard Test Method for Materials Finer than 75-μm (No. 200) Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2023
• Refers: ASTM E11-13 - Standard Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2013
• Refers: ASTM C670-13 - Standard Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements for Test Methods for Construction Materials
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2013
• Refers: ASTM C670-10 - Standard Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements for Test Methods for Construction Materials
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2010
• Refers: ASTM E11-09e1 - Standard Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
• Effective Date: 01-May-2009
• Refers: ASTM C136-06 - Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
• Effective Date: 15-Feb-2006
• Refers: ASTM C136-05 - Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2005
• Refers: ASTM C136-04 - Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2004
• Refers: ASTM E11-04 - Standard Specification for Wire Cloth and Sieves for Testing Purposes
• Effective Date: 01-May-2004
• Refers: ASTM D75-03 - Standard Practice for Sampling Aggregates
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2003
• Refers: ASTM C670-03 - Standard Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements for Test Methods for Construction Materials
• Effective Date: 10-Jan-2003
• Refers: ASTM C136-96a - Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
• Effective Date: 10-Jun-2001
• Refers: ASTM C136-01 - Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
• Effective Date: 10-Jun-2001
• Refers: ASTM E11-95 - Standard Specification for Wire Cloth and Sieves for Testing Purposes
• Effective Date: 10-May-2001
• Refers: ASTM E11-01 - Standard Specification for Wire Cloth and Sieves for Testing Purposes
• Effective Date: 10-May-2001

Standards Content (Sample)

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.
Designation: C117 − 17
Standard Test Method for
Materials Finer than 75-µm (No. 200) Sieve in Mineral
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Aggregates by Washing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C117; 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 U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope* 2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the amount
of material finer than a 75-µm (No. 200) sieve in aggregate by C136 Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
Aggregates
washing. Clay particles and other aggregate particles that are
dispersedbythewashwater,aswellaswater-solublematerials, C670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements
for Test Methods for Construction Materials
will be removed from the aggregate during the test.
C702 PracticeforReducingSamplesofAggregatetoTesting
1.2 Two procedures are included, one using only water for
Size
the washing operation, and the other including a wetting agent
D75 Practice for Sampling Aggregates
to assist the loosening of the material finer than the 75-µm (No.
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test
200) sieve from the coarser material. Unless otherwise
Sieves
specified, Procedure A (water only) shall be used.
2.2 AASHTO Standard:
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
T11 Method of Test for Amount of Material Finer than
3
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
0.075-mm Sieve in Aggregate
standard.
3. Summary of Test Method
1.4 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes
3.1 A sample of the aggregate is washed in a prescribed
which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered manner, using either plain water or water containing a wetting
agent, as specified. The decanted wash water, containing
as requirements of the standard.
suspended and dissolved material, is passed through a 75-µm
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
(No. 200) sieve. The loss in mass resulting from the wash
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
treatment is calculated as mass percent of the original sample
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
and is reported as the percentage of material finer than a 75-µm
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
(No. 200) sieve by washing.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
4. Significance and Use
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
4.1 Material finer than the 75-µm (No. 200) sieve can be
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
separated from larger particles much more efficiently and
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
completely by wet sieving than through the use of dry sieving.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Therefore, when accurate determinations of material finer than
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
75 µm in fine or coarse aggregate are desired, this test method
1 2
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Concrete and Concrete Aggregatesand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
C09.20 on Aggregates. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2017. Published August 2017. Originally the ASTM website.
3
approved in 1935. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as C117 – 13. DOI: Available from American Association of State Highway and Transportation
10.1520/C0117-17. Officials (AASHTO), 444 N. Capitol St., NW, Suite 249, Washington, DC 20001.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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C117 − 17
A
is used on the sample prior to dry sieving in accordance with
Nominal Maximum Size Minimum Mass, g
Test Method C136. The results of this test method are included
4.75 mm (No. 4) or smaller 300
in the calculation inTest Method C136, and the total amount of
Greater than 4.75 mm
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Designation: C117 − 13 C117 − 17
Standard Test Method for
Materials Finer than 75-μm (No. 200) Sieve in Mineral
1
Aggregates by Washing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C117; 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 U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope Scope*
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the amount of material finer than a 75-μm (No. 200) sieve in aggregate by
washing. Clay particles and other aggregate particles that are dispersed by the wash water, as well as water-soluble materials, will
be removed from the aggregate during the test.
1.2 Two procedures are included, one using only water for the washing operation, and the other including a wetting agent to
assist the loosening of the material finer than the 75-μm (No. 200) sieve from the coarser material. Unless otherwise specified,
Procedure A (water only) shall be used.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.4 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. 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
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
C136 Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
C670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements for Test Methods for Construction Materials
C702 Practice for Reducing Samples of Aggregate to Testing Size
D75 Practice for Sampling Aggregates
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
2.2 AASHTO Standard:
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T11 Method of Test for Amount of Material Finer than 0.075-mm Sieve in Aggregate
3. Summary of Test Method
3.1 A sample of the aggregate is washed in a prescribed manner, using either plain water or water containing a wetting agent,
as specified. The decanted wash water, containing suspended and dissolved material, is passed through a 75-μm (No. 200) sieve.
The loss in mass resulting from the wash treatment is calculated as mass percent of the original sample and is reported as the
percentage of material finer than a 75-μm (No. 200) sieve by washing.
1
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregatesand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C09.20 on
Normal Weight Aggregates.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2013Aug. 1, 2017. Published March 2013August 2017. Originally approved in 1935. Last previous edition approved in 20042013 as
C117 – 04.C117 – 13. DOI: 10.1520/C0117-13.10.1520/C0117-17.
2
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.
3
Available from American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), 444 N. Capitol St., NW, Suite 249, Washington, DC 20001.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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4. Significance and Use
4.1 Material finer than the 75-μm (No. 200) sieve can be separated from larger particles much more efficiently and completely
by wet sieving than through the use of dry sieving. Therefore, when accurate determinations of material finer than 75 μm in fine
or coarse aggregate are desired, this test method is used on the sample prior to dry sieving in accordance with Test M
...

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Designation: C117 − 17
Standard Test Method for
Materials Finer than 75-µm (No. 200) Sieve in Mineral
1
Aggregates by Washing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C117; 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 U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope* 2. Referenced Documents
2
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the amount 2.1 ASTM Standards:
of material finer than a 75-µm (No. 200) sieve in aggregate by C136 Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
washing. Clay particles and other aggregate particles that are Aggregates
dispersed by the wash water, as well as water-soluble materials, C670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements
will be removed from the aggregate during the test. for Test Methods for Construction Materials
C702 Practice for Reducing Samples of Aggregate to Testing
1.2 Two procedures are included, one using only water for
Size
the washing operation, and the other including a wetting agent
D75 Practice for Sampling Aggregates
to assist the loosening of the material finer than the 75-µm (No.
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test
200) sieve from the coarser material. Unless otherwise
Sieves
specified, Procedure A (water only) shall be used.
2.2 AASHTO Standard:
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
T11 Method of Test for Amount of Material Finer than
3
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
0.075-mm Sieve in Aggregate
standard.
3. Summary of Test Method
1.4 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes
3.1 A sample of the aggregate is washed in a prescribed
which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
manner, using either plain water or water containing a wetting
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered
agent, as specified. The decanted wash water, containing
as requirements of the standard.
suspended and dissolved material, is passed through a 75-µm
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
(No. 200) sieve. The loss in mass resulting from the wash
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
treatment is calculated as mass percent of the original sample
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
and is reported as the percentage of material finer than a 75-µm
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
(No. 200) sieve by washing.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
4. Significance and Use
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
4.1 Material finer than the 75-µm (No. 200) sieve can be
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
separated from larger particles much more efficiently and
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
completely by wet sieving than through the use of dry sieving.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Therefore, when accurate determinations of material finer than
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
75 µm in fine or coarse aggregate are desired, this test method
1 2
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Concrete and Concrete Aggregatesand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
C09.20 on Aggregates. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2017. Published August 2017. Originally the ASTM website.
3
approved in 1935. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as C117 – 13. DOI: Available from American Association of State Highway and Transportation
10.1520/C0117-17. Officials (AASHTO), 444 N. Capitol St., NW, Suite 249, Washington, DC 20001.
*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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C117 − 17
A
is used on the sample prior to dry sieving in accordance with
Nominal Maximum Size Minimum Mass, g
Test Method C136. The results of this test method are included
4.75 mm (No. 4) or smaller 300
in the calculation in Test Method C136, and the total amount of
Greater than 4.75 mm (No. 4) 1000
3
material finer than 75 µm by washing, plus that obtained by dry
to 9.5 mm ( ⁄8 in.)
3
Greater than 9.5 mm ( ⁄8 in
...