Standard Test Method for Hydration Resistance of Basic Bricks and Shapes

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
2.1 This test method compares relative resistance to hydration of basic refractory brick and shapes in laboratory tests.  
2.2 This test method allows an estimate to be made of the relative potential for hydration.  
2.3 The test method is used in industry and in some cases it is used for specification purposes.  
2.4 The results must be carefully used as a means of predicting whether or not basic brick or shapes will hydrate under actual conditions of storage or service.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers measurement of the relative resistance of basic brick and shapes to hydration.  
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.  
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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: C456 − 13
Standard Test Method for
1
Hydration Resistance of Basic Bricks and Shapes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C456; 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 5. Procedure
1.1 This test method covers measurement of the relative 5.1 Dry the test specimens to constant weight at 220 to
resistance of basic brick and shapes to hydration. 230°F (105 to 110°C) in a forced-air drier.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded 5.2 Add sufficient water to the autoclave to maintain 80 psi
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for (552 kPa) at 324°F (162°C) for the duration of each 5-h test,
information only. but not enough to permit contact with any of the specimens.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5.3 Place each specimen in a lidless No. 2 porcelain
safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the
crucible, and place the crucible in the autoclave on a suitable
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
rack to protect the specimen from drip or condensate. Fig. 1 is
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
an example of a rack designed for cylindrical autoclave.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.4 Heat the autoclave with the pressure release valve open;
after a steady flow of steam is obtained through the valve,
2. Significance and Use
continue to purge for 3 min to remove all air, close the valve,
2.1 This test method compares relative resistance to hydra-
and bring the autoclave to 80 psi (552 kPa) and at 324°F
tion of basic refractory brick and shapes in laboratory tests.
(162°C) in a total time of 1 h. Maintain the autoclave at 80 6
5 psi (552 6 50 kPa) at 324 6 4°F (162 6 2°C) for 5 h.
2.2 This test method allows an estimate to be made of the
relative potential for hydration.
5.5 Allow sufficient cooling to lower the autoclave to 20 to
30 psi (138 to 207 kPa) with the release valve closed, and then
2.3 The test method is used in industry and in some cases it
carefully open the relief valve to reduce the autoclave to
is used for specification purposes.
atmospheric pressure in a total time between 30 and 60 min.
2.4 The results must be carefully used as a means of
Remove the specimens and examine them.
predicting whether or not basic brick or shapes will hydrate
5.6 Repeat the hydration procedure on the same five speci-
under actual conditions of storage or service.
mens for successive 5-h periods up to 30 h, or until the
3. Apparatus
specimens have a rating of 4 after a given period (6.1).
2
3.1 Autoclave, suitable for operation at 80 lb/in. (552 kPa)
6. Report
at 324°F (162°C), and equipped with pressure- and
6.1 Determine the deterioration of the specimen qualita-
temperature-measuring devices, a vent cock, and safety equip-
tively by visual inspection and rate as
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Designation: C456 − 93 (Reapproved 2008) C456 − 13
Standard Test Method for
1
Hydration Resistance of Basic Bricks and Shapes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C456; 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
1.1 This test method covers measurement of the relative resistance of basic brick and shapes to hydration.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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. Significance and Use
2.1 This test method compares relative resistance to hydration of basic refractory brick and shapes in laboratory tests.
2.2 This test method allows an estimate to be made of the relative potential for hydration.
2.3 The test method is used in industry and in some cases it is used for specification purposes.
2.4 The results must be carefully used as a means of predicting whether or not basic brick or shapes will hydrate under actual
conditions of storage or service.
3. Apparatus
2
3.1 Autoclave, suitable for operation at 80 psilb/in. (552 kPa) at 324°F (162°C), and equipped with pressure- and
temperature-measuring devices, a vent cock, and safety equipment. Fig. 1 is illustrative of a suitable, commercially available
apparatus.Capacity shall be sufficient to hot up to 12 specimens, generally 2 gallons.
4. Test Specimens
4.1 The test specimens shall be 1-in. (25-mm) cubes cut from the interior of basic refractory brick or shapes so that no original
surfaces are present. Only one specimen shall be cut from each of five bricks or shapes.
5. Procedure
5.1 Dry the test specimens to constant weight at 220 to 230°F (105 to 110°C) in a forced-air drier.
5.2 Add sufficient water to the autoclave to maintain 80 psi (552 kPa) at 324°F (162°C) for the duration of each 5-h test, but
not enough to permit contact with any of the specimens.
5.3 Place each specimen in a lidless No. 2 porcelain crucible, and place the crucible in the autoclave on a suitable rack to protect
the specimen from drip or condensate (condensate. Fig. 21). is an example of a rack designed for cylindrical autoclave.
5.4 Heat the autoclave with the pressure release valve open; after a steady flow of steam is obtained through the valve, continue
to purge for 3 min to remove all air, close the valve, and bring the autoclave to 80 psi (552 kPa) and at 324°F (162°C) in a total
time of 1 h. Maintain the autoclave at 80 6 5 psi (552 6 50 kPa) at 324 6 4°F (162 6 2°C) for 5 h.
5.5 Allow sufficient cooling to lower the autoclave to 20 to 30 psi (138 to 207 kPa) with the release valve closed, and then
carefully open the relief valve to reduce the autoclave to atmospheric pressure in a
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