ASTM C324-01(2007)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Free Moisture in Ceramic Whiteware Clays
Standard Test Method for Free Moisture in Ceramic Whiteware Clays
ABSTRACT
This test method covers the determination of free moisture in ceramic whiteware clays. Whiteware clays may be shipped as a bulk shipment in lumps, a bulk shipment of shredded or coarsely ground clay, or in bagged lots of ground or airfloated clay. Directions are given in this test method for obtaining representative samples of the clay shipment to be used in subsequent tests for the properties of the clay in the shipment. Percentage of free moisture shall be calculated to the nearest 0.1%.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of free moisture in ceramic whiteware clays. Whiteware clays may be shipped as a bulk shipment in lumps, a bulk shipment of shredded or coarsely ground clay, or in bagged lots of ground or airfloated clay. Directions are given in this test method for obtaining representative samples of the clay shipment to be used in subsequent tests for the properties of the clay in the shipment.
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:C324 −01(Reapproved 2007)
Standard Test Method for
Free Moisture in Ceramic Whiteware Clays
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C324; 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 3. Sampling
1.1 This test method covers the determination of free
3.1 The sample shall be obtained in accordance with Speci-
moisture in ceramic whiteware clays. Whiteware clays may be
fication C332.The sample submitted for testing shall weigh not
shipped as a bulk shipment in lumps, a bulk shipment of
less than 1000 g and shall be kept in an airtight container to
shredded or coarsely ground clay, or in bagged lots of ground
prevent loss of water before testing.
or airfloated clay. Directions are given in this test method for
obtaining representative samples of the clay shipment to be
4. Procedure
used in subsequent tests for the properties of the clay in the
4.1 Remove the sample of clay from its container. Weigh
shipment.
about 500 g of the sample to the nearest 0.1 g. Spread out the
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
weighed portion of the sample in a weighed shallow metal or
safetyconcerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
porcelain container, and dry at 100 to 110°C for 24 h in a
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
drying oven. Reweigh the dried clay, as quickly as possible, to
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
the nearest 0.1 g.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5. Calculation
2. Referenced Documents
5.1 Calculate the percentage of free moisture to the nearest
2.1 ASTM Standards:
0.1 % as follows:
C332 Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for Insulat-
ing Concrete
Free moisture, dry weight basis,% 5 A 2 B /B 3100 (1)
@~ ! #
Free moisture, wet weight basis,% 5 @ A 2 B /A# 3100 (2)
~ !
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