ASTM C1797-23
(Specification)Standard Specification for Ground Calcium Carbonate and Aggregate Mineral Fillers for use in Hydraulic Cement Concrete
Standard Specification for Ground Calcium Carbonate and Aggregate Mineral Fillers for use in Hydraulic Cement Concrete
ABSTRACT
This specification covers ground calcium carbonate (GCC, a type of ground limestone) and other finely divided aggregate mineral filler (AMF) materials for use in concrete mixtures. It defines the types of GCC and AMF materials for use in concrete. If concrete in service is subject to sulfate exposure, fillers derived from ground limestone should not be used unless mitigation methods are used.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
A1.3 Significance and Use
A1.3.1 This test method provides analytical procedures to determine the major chemical constituents of limestone (see Note 1). The percentages of specific constituents that determine a material’s quality or fitness for use are of significance depending upon the purpose or end use of the material. Results obtained may be used in relation to specification requirements.
Note A1.1: This test method can be applied to other calcareous materials if provisions are made to compensate for known interferences.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification applies to ground calcium carbonate (GCC is a type of ground limestone) and other finely divided aggregate mineral filler (AMF) materials for use in concrete mixtures. The specification defines the types of GCC and AMF materials for use in concrete.
1.2 If concrete in service is subject to sulfate exposure, fillers derived from ground limestone should not be used unless mitigation methods are used.
Note 1: American Concrete Institute (ACI) technical documents 201.2R, 318, 332, and 350 contain useful information and code requirements dealing with sulfate exposure in service. Soluble sulfate in water can be determined in accordance with Test Method D516 or Test Method D4130. Percent sulfate by mass in soil can be determined by Test Method C1580.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
Note 2: Sieve size is identified by its standard designation in Specification E11. The alternative designation given in parentheses is for information only and does not represent a different standard sieve size.
1.4 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes, which provide explanatory information. 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.
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Designation: C1797 − 23
Standard Specification for
Ground Calcium Carbonate and Aggregate Mineral Fillers
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for use in Hydraulic Cement Concrete
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1797; 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* 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This specification applies to ground calcium carbonate 2.1 ASTM Standards:
(GCC is a type of ground limestone) and other finely divided C25 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Limestone,
aggregate mineral filler (AMF) materials for use in concrete Quicklime, and Hydrated Lime
mixtures. The specification defines the types of GCC and AMF C50/C50M Practice for Sampling, Sample Preparation,
materials for use in concrete. Packaging, and Marking of Lime and Limestone Products
C51 Terminology Relating to Lime and Limestone (as Used
1.2 If concrete in service is subject to sulfate exposure,
by the Industry)
fillers derived from ground limestone should not be used unless
C110 Test Methods for Physical Testing of Quicklime,
mitigation methods are used.
Hydrated Lime, and Limestone
NOTE 1—American Concrete Institute (ACI) technical documents
C117 Test Method for Materials Finer than 75-μm (No. 200)
201.2R, 318, 332, and 350 contain useful information and code require-
ments dealing with sulfate exposure in service. Soluble sulfate in water
Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing
can be determined in accordance with Test Method D516 or Test Method
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Ag-
D4130. Percent sulfate by mass in soil can be determined by Test Method
gregates
C1580.
C136/C136M Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
Coarse Aggregates
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
C311/C311M Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Fly
standard.
Ash or Natural Pozzolans for Use in Portland-Cement
NOTE 2—Sieve size is identified by its standard designation in Speci-
Concrete
fication E11. The alternative designation given in parentheses is for
C566 Test Method for Total Evaporable Moisture Content of
information only and does not represent a different standard sieve size.
Aggregate by Drying
1.4 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes,
C595/C595M Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
which provide explanatory information. These notes and foot-
C1580 Test Method for Water-Soluble Sulfate in Soil
notes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be
C1777 Test Method for Rapid Determination of the Methyl-
considered as requirements of the standard.
ene Blue Value for Fine Aggregate or Mineral Filler Using
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
a Colorimeter
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
D75/D75M Practice for Sampling Aggregates
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
D516 Test Method for Sulfate Ion in Water
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
D4130 Test Method for Sulfate Ion in Brackish Water,
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
Seawater, and Brines
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Sieves
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
E832 Specification for Laboratory Filter Papers
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical 3
2.2 ACI Documents:
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ACI 201.2R Guide to Durable Concrete
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Concrete and Concrete Aggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. 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. 15, 2023. Published August 2023. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 2016. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as C1797–17. DOI: Available from American Concrete Institute (ACI), 38800 Country Club Dr.,
10.1520/C1797-23. Farmington Hills, MI 48331-3439, http://www.concrete.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Designation: C1797 − 17 C1797 − 23
Standard Specification for
Ground Calcium Carbonate and Aggregate Mineral Fillers
1
for use in Hydraulic Cement Concrete
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1797; 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 specification applies to ground calcium carbonate (GCC is a type of ground limestone) and other finely divided aggregate
mineral filler (AMF) materials for use in concrete mixtures. The specification defines the types of GCC and AMF materials for
use in concrete.
1.2 If concrete in service is subject to sulfate exposure, fillers derived from ground limestone should not be used unless mitigation
methods are used.
NOTE 1—American Concrete Institute (ACI) technical documents 201.2R, 318, 332, and 350 contain useful information and code requirements dealing
with sulfate exposure in service. Soluble sulfate in water can be determined in accordance with Test Method D516 or Test Method D4130. Percent sulfate
by mass in soil can be determined by Test Method C1580.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
NOTE 2—Sieve size is identified by its standard designation in Specification E11. The alternative designation given in parentheses is for information only
and does not represent a different standard sieve size.
1.4 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes, which provide explanatory information. 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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C25 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Limestone, Quicklime, and Hydrated Lime
C50/C50M Practice for Sampling, Sample Preparation, Packaging, and Marking of Lime and Limestone Products
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C09.20 on
Aggregates.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2017Aug. 15, 2023. Published January 2018August 2023. Originally approved in 2016. Last previous edition approved in 20162017 as
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C1797–16–17. . DOI: 10.1520/C1797-17.10.1520/C1797-23.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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C1797 − 23
C51 Terminology Relating to Lime and Limestone (as Used by the Industry)
C110 Test Methods for Physical Testing of Quicklime, Hydrated Lime, and Limestone
C117 Test Method for Materials Finer than 75-μm (No. 200) Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
C136/C136M Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
C311/C311M Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Fly Ash or Natural Pozzolans for Use in Portland-Cement Concrete
C566 Test Method for Total Evaporable Moisture Content of Aggregate by Drying
C595/C595M-15C595/C595M Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
C1580 Test Method for Water-Soluble Sulfate in Soil
C1777 Test Method for Rapid Determination of the Methylene Blue Value for Fine Aggregate or Mineral Filler Using a
Colorimeter
D75/D75M Practice for Sampling Aggregates
D516 Test Method for Sulfate Ion in Water
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
D4130 Test Method for
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