ASTM C1202-19

Standard Test Method for Electrical Indication of Concrete’s Ability to Resist Chloride Ion Penetration

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test method covers the laboratory evaluation of the electrical conductance of concrete samples to provide a rapid indication of their resistance to chloride ion penetration. In most cases the electrical conductance results have shown good correlation with chloride ponding tests, such as AASHTO T259, on companion slabs cast from the same concrete mixtures (Refs 1-5).  
4.2 This test method is suitable for evaluation of materials and material proportions for design purposes and research and development.  
4.3 Sample age has significant effects on the test results, depending on the type of concrete and the curing procedure. Most concretes, if properly cured, become progressively and significantly less permeable with time.  
4.4 This test method was developed originally for evaluations of alternative materials, but in practice its use has evolved to applications such as quality control and acceptance testing. Factors such as ingredient materials used in concrete mixtures and the method and duration of curing test specimens affect the results of this test (see Note 1). When this method is used for mixture qualification and acceptance testing, it is imperative that the curing procedures and the age at time of testing be clearly specified.
Note 1: When using this test for determining acceptability of concrete mixtures, statistically-based criteria and test age for prequalification, or for acceptance based on jobsite samples, should be stated in project specifications. Acceptance criteria for this test should consider the sources of variability affecting the results and ensure balanced risk between supplier and purchaser. The anticipated exposure conditions and time before a structure will be put into service should be considered. One approach to establishing criteria is discussed in Ref 6.  
4.5 Table X1.1 in Appendix X1 provides a qualitative relationship between the results of this test and the chloride ion penetrability of concrete.  
4.6 Care should be ...
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the electrical conductance of concrete to provide a rapid indication of its resistance to the penetration of chloride ions. This test method is applicable to types of concrete where correlations have been established between this test procedure and long-term chloride ponding procedures such as those described in AASHTO T 259. Examples of such correlations are discussed in Refs 1-5.2  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.3 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.  
1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.5 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-Jan-2019
• ICS: 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products
• Technical Committee: C09 - Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
• Drafting Committee: C09.66 - Concrete's Resistance to Fluid Penetration

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C1202 − 19
Standard Test Method for
Electrical Indication of Concrete’s Ability to Resist Chloride
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Ion Penetration
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1202; 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* C31/C31M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test
Specimens in the Field
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the elec-
C42/C42M Test Method for Obtaining and Testing Drilled
trical conductance of concrete to provide a rapid indication of
Cores and Sawed Beams of Concrete
its resistance to the penetration of chloride ions. This test
C192/C192M Practice for Making and Curing ConcreteTest
method is applicable to types of concrete where correlations
Specimens in the Laboratory
have been established between this test procedure and long-
C670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements
term chloride ponding procedures such as those described in
for Test Methods for Construction Materials
AASHTO T 259. Examples of such correlations are discussed
2 C802 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Test Pro-
in Refs 1-5.
gram to Determine the Precision of Test Methods for
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
Construction Materials
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
2.2 AASHTO Standard:
standard.
T 259 Method of Test for Resistance of Concrete to Chlo-
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1.3 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes
ride Ion Penetration
which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered
3. Summary of Test Method
as requirements of the standard.
3.1 This test method consists of monitoring the amount of
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
electrical current passed through 50-mm thick slices of
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
100-mm nominal diameter cores or cylinders during a 6-h
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
period. A potential difference of 60 V dc is maintained across
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
the ends of the specimen, one of which is immersed in a
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
sodium chloride solution, the other in a sodium hydroxide
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
solution. The total charge passed, in coulombs, has been found
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
to be related to the resistance of the specimen to chloride ion
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
penetration.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
4. Significance and Use
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4.1 This test method covers the laboratory evaluation of the
electrical conductance of concrete samples to provide a rapid
2. Referenced Documents
indication of their resistance to chloride ion penetration. In
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
most cases the electrical conductance results have shown good
correlation with chloride ponding tests, such as AASHTO
T259, on companion slabs cast from the same concrete
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on
mixtures (Refs 1-5).
Concrete and ConcreteAggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
C09.66 on Concrete’s Resistance to Fluid Penetration.
4.2 This test method is suitable for evaluation of materials
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2019. Published February 2019. Originally
and material proportions for design purposes and research and
approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as C1202 – 18. DOI:
10.1520/C1202-19. development.
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The boldface numbers in parentheses refer to a list of references at the end of
this standard.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Methods of Sampling and Testing, 1986, available from American Association
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), 444 N. Capitol St., NW,
the ASTM website. Suite 249, Washington, DC 20001, http://www.transportation.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Designation: C1202 − 18 C1202 − 19
Standard Test Method for
Electrical Indication of Concrete’sConcrete’s Ability to
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Resist Chloride Ion Penetration
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1202; 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 the determination of the electrical conductance of concrete to provide a rapid indication of its
resistance to the penetration of chloride ions. This test method is applicable to types of concrete where correlations have been
established between this test procedure and long-term chloride ponding procedures such as those described in AASHTO T 259.
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Examples of such correlations are discussed in Refs 1-5.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 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.
1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 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:
C31/C31M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field
C42/C42M Test Method for Obtaining and Testing Drilled Cores and Sawed Beams of Concrete
C192/C192M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Laboratory
C670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements for Test Methods for Construction Materials
C802 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Test Program to Determine the Precision of Test Methods for Construction
Materials
2.2 AASHTO Standard:
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T 259 Method of Test for Resistance of Concrete to Chloride Ion Penetration
3. Summary of Test Method
3.1 This test method consists of monitoring the amount of electrical current passed through 50-mm thick slices of 100-mm
nominal diameter cores or cylinders during a 6-h period. A potential difference of 60 V dc is maintained across the ends of the
specimen, one of which is immersed in a sodium chloride solution, the other in a sodium hydroxide solution. The total charge
passed, in coulombs, has been found to be related to the resistance of the specimen to chloride ion penetration.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C09.66 on
Concrete’s Resistance to Fluid Penetration.
Current edition approved July 1, 2018Feb. 1, 2019. Published October 2018February 2019. Originally approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 20172018 as
C1202 – 17a.18. DOI: 10.1520/C1202-18.10.1520/C1202-19.
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The boldface numbers in parentheses refer to thea list of references at the end of this standard.
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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’sstandard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Methods of Sampling and Testing, 1986, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, 444 N. Capitol St., NW, Washington, DC 20001.Methods
of Sampling and Testing, 1986, available from American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), 444 N. Capitol St., NW, Suite 249,
Washington, DC 20001, http://www.transportation.org.
*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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4. Significance and Use
4.1 This test method covers the laboratory evaluation of t
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