ASTM C279-88(2001)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Chemical-Resistant Masonry Units
Standard Specification for Chemical-Resistant Masonry Units
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1.1 This specification covers solid, kiln fired brick and tile made from clay, shale, or mixtures thereof, suitable for indoor and outdoor use in masonry construction subjected to chemical environments.
1.2 The physical and chemical properties of brick and tile differ from supplier to supplier, mainly because their composition is determined by the source of raw materials. Regardless of the differences, brick and tile are considered to be of three types as follows:
1.2.1 Type I--For use where low absorption and high acid resistance are not major factors.
1.2.2 Type II--For use where lower absorption and higher acid resistance are required.
1.2.3 Type III--For use where minimum absorption and maximum acid resistance are required.
Note 1-Types I, II, and III may not differ significantly in thermal shock resistance. The suitability of a given brick, for a particular application should be determined at the time of purchase by agreement between the purchaser and the supplier.Note 2--Types I and III were formerly designated Type "H'' and "L'' respectively.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 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: C 279 – 88 (Reapproved 2001)
Standard Specification for
Chemical-Resistant Masonry Units
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 279; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope tion, Apparent Specific Gravity, and Bulk Density of
Burned Refractory Brick and Shapes by Boiling Water
1.1 This specification covers solid, kiln fired brick and tile
C67 Test Methods of Sampling and Testing Brick and
made from clay, shale, or mixtures thereof, suitable for indoor
Structural Clay Tile
and outdoor use in masonry construction subjected to chemical
C 397 Practice for Use of Chemically Setting Chemical-
environments.
Resistant Silicate and Silica Mortars
1.2 The physical and chemical properties of brick and tile
C 723 Practice for Chemical-Resistant Resin Grouts for
differ from supplier to supplier, mainly because their compo-
Brick or Tile
sition is determined by the source of raw materials. Regardless
E11 Specification for Wire-Cloth Sieves for Testing Pur-
of the differences, brick and tile are considered to be of three
poses
types as follows:
1.2.1 Type I—For use where low absorption and high acid
3. Physical Properties
resistance are not major factors.
3.1 Strength—The brick and tile when tested in accordance
1.2.2 Type II—For use where lower absorption and higher
with Test MethodsC67 shall conform to the requirements for
acid resistance are required.
modulus of rupture (flexural strength) for the type specified, as
1.2.3 Type III—For use where minimum absorption and
prescribed in Table 1.
maximum acid resistance are required.
3.2 Water Absorption—The brick and tile when tested in
NOTE 1—Types I, II, and III may not differ significantly in thermal
accordance with Test Methods C20 shall conform to the
shock resistance. The suitability of a given brick, for a particular
requirements for water absorption (based on the 2 h boil) for
application should be determined at the time of purchase by agreement
the type specified, as prescribed in Table 1.
between the purchaser and the supplier.
3.3 Sizes—The sizes of the brick and tile shall be as
NOTE 2—Types I and III were formerly designated Type “H’’ and “L’’
specified by the purchaser. The length, width, and depth
respectively.
measurements of the brick or tile shall be within 63 % of the
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
specified dimensions when tested in accordance with Test
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
MethodsC67.
information only.
3.4 Warpage—The brick and tile when tested in accordance
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
with Test MethodsC67 shall conform to the requirements as
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
shown in Table 2.(Warning—The above tolerances may not
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
be consistent with the recommended mortar joint sizes con-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
tained in Practices C 397 and C 723. If brick or tile with tighter
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
tolerances than those described in 3.3 or 3.4 are required, the
purchaser shall negotiate such requirements with the manufac-
2. Referenced Documents
turer.)
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.5 Surface Textures—Brick or tile surfaces should be
C20 Test Methods for Apparent Porosity, Water Absorp-
textured in order to promote better bonding. Texturing may be
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on
Manufactured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
C15.02 on Brick and Structural Tile. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.01.
Current edition approved June 13, 1988. Published August 1988. Originally Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.05.
published as C 279 – 51. Last previous edition C 279 – 79. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 14.02.
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C 279 – 88 (2001)
TABLE 1 Physical and Chemical Requirements for Brick and Tile
7.1.3 Mechanical Shaking Device, producing a lateral and
Modulus of Rupture Water Absorption H SO Solubility verticalmotionofthesieve,accompaniedbyajarringactionso
2 4
(Brick or Tile Flat- Maximum % by Maximum %
as to keep the sample moving continuously over the surface of
wise) min. psi (MPa) 2 h Boiling Test Weight Loss
Designation
the sieve.
Average of 5 Average of 5
Average of 5
Brick or Tile Brick or Tile
7.1.4 Drying Oven.
Brick or Tile
Low Individual High Individual
Type I 1250 (8.6) 1000 (6.9) 6.0 7.0 20 7.1.5 Analytical Balance and Weights, 0.01-g sensitivity.
Type II 1250 (8.6) 1000 (6.9) 4.0 5.0 12
7.1.6 Desiccator.
Type III 1250 (8.6) 1000 (6.9) 1.0 1.5 8
7.1.7 Erlenmeyer Flask, 750-mL, of heat-resistant and
chemically resistant glass.
TABLE 2 Tolerances on Warpage
7.1.8 Water-Cooled Condenser.
Minimum Face Dimensions, Maximum Permissible Warpage,
7.1.9 Hot Plate.
inches (mm) inches (mm)
7.1.10 Fritted-Glass Funnel, fine porosity.
8 and under (203) and under ⁄32 (2.4)
over 8–12 (203 to 305), incl ⁄8 (3.2)
7.1.11 Suction Pump.
over 12–16 (305 to 406), incl ⁄32 (4.0)
7.2 Preparation of Sample—Prepare
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