ASTM C980-13a

Standard Specification for Industrial Chimney Lining Brick

ABSTRACT
This specification covers solid kiln fired brick made from clay, shale, or mixtures thereof suitable for use in masonry construction in contact with the chemicals present in flue gases found in industrial chimneys. These brick are normally used with chemical-resistant mortars. Chimney lining bricks are classified according to types: Types I, II, and III. The following test methods shall be performed for the materials to meet the specified requirements: sulfuric acid boil test: compressive strength test; water absorption; sizes; warpage; and texture.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers solid kiln fired brick made from clay, shale, or mixtures thereof suitable for use in masonry construction in contact with the chemicals present in flue gases found in industrial chimneys. These brick are normally used with chemical-resistant mortars.  
1.2 Terminology related to industrial floor brick is found in Terminology C1232.  
1.3 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-Dec-2013
• ICS: 91.100.15 - Mineral materials and products
• Technical Committee: C15 - Manufactured Masonry Units
• Drafting Committee: C15.02 - Brick and Structural Clay Tile

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C980-13 - Standard Specification for Industrial Chimney Lining Brick
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2013
• Referred By: ASTM C1298-21 - Standard Guide for Design and Construction of Brick Liners for Industrial Chimneys
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2013

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:C980 −13a
Standard Specification for
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Industrial Chimney Lining Brick
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C980; 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* 4. Classification
4.1 The physical and chemical properties of chimney lining
1.1 This specification covers solid kiln fired brick made
from clay, shale, or mixtures thereof suitable for use in brick differ from supplier to supplier mainly because their
masonry construction in contact with the chemicals present in composition is determined by the source of raw materials.
flue gases found in industrial chimneys. These brick are Chimney lining brick, regardless of these differences, are
normally used with chemical-resistant mortars. considered to be of three types noted as follows:
4.1.1 Type I—For use where low absorption and high acid
1.2 Terminology related to industrial floor brick is found in
resistance are not major factors.
Terminology C1232.
4.1.2 Type II—For use where lower absorption and higher
1.3 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be
acid resistance are required.
regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are
4.1.3 Type III—For use where lowest absorption and highest
mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for
acid resistance are required.
information only and are not considered standard.
NOTE 1—Types I, II, and III may not differ significantly in their
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
resistance to thermal shock, and selection of brick type should be based
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
upon their absorption and acid-resistant service requirements.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5. Sulfuric Acid Boil Test
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
5.1 When tested in accordance with Section 9, the brick
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
shall conform to the requirements for “Maximum Average
Weight Loss by H SO Boil Test” as shown in Table 1.
2. Referenced Documents 2 4
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2.1 ASTM Standards: 6. Physical Properties
C20 Test Methods for Apparent Porosity, Water Absorption,
6.1 Compressive Strength—When tested in accordance with
Apparent Specific Gravity, and Bulk Density of Burned
TestMethodsC67,Section6(CompressiveStrength),thebrick
Refractory Brick and Shapes by Boiling Water
shall conform to the requirements for “Minimum Compressive
C67 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and
Strength” as shown in Table 1.
Structural Clay Tile
6.2 Water Absorption—When tested in accordance withTest
C1232 Terminology of Masonry
Methods C20, the brick shall conform to the requirements for
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test
“Maximum Water Absorption by 2-h Boiling” as shown in
Sieves
Table 1.
3. Terminology
7. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations
3.1 Definitions—For definitions relating to industrial chim-
7.1 Sizes—The sizes of brick shall be as specified by the
ney lining brick, refer to Terminology C1232.
purchaser. When tested in accordance with Test Methods C67,
Section 11 (Measurement of Size), the brick shall conform to
therequirementsfor“PermissibleVariationsinDimensions”as
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shown in Table 2.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on
Manufactured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
7.2 Warpage—When tested in accordance with Test Meth-
C15.02 on Brick and Structural Clay Tile.
ods C67, Section 12 (Measurement of Warpage), the tolerance
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2013. Published January 2014. Originally
approved in 1982. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as C980 – 13. DOI:
on warpage of the brick shall be as indicated in Table 2.
10.1520/C0980-13A.
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8. Finish and Appearance
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
8.1 Black Heart—Brick when broken may have a dark area
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. that has a steely appearance and is sharply delineated from the
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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TABLE 1 Physical Properties and Chemical Requirements
Maximum Water Absorption by 2-h Maximum Average
Minimum Compressive Strength, Gross Area, psi (MPa)
Designation Boiling, % Weigh
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Designation: C980 − 13 C980 − 13a
Standard Specification for
1
Industrial Chimney Lining Brick
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C980; 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 covers solid kiln fired brick made from clay, shale, or mixtures thereof suitable for use in masonry
construction in contact with the chemicals present in flue gases found in industrial chimneys. These brick are normally used with
chemical-resistant mortars.
1.2 The physical and chemical properties of chimney lining brick differ from supplier to supplier mainly because their
composition is determined by the source of raw materials. Chimney lining brick, regardless of these differences, are considered
to be of three types noted 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 lowest absorption and highest acid resistance are required.
NOTE 1—Types I, II, and III may not differ significantly in their resistance to thermal shock, and selection of brick type should be based upon their
absorption and acid-resistant service requirements.
1.2 Terminology related to industrial floor brick is found in Terminology C1232.
1.3 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are
mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C20 Test Methods for Apparent Porosity, Water Absorption, Apparent Specific Gravity, and Bulk Density of Burned Refractory
Brick and Shapes by Boiling Water
C67 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile
C1232 Terminology of Masonry
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
C1232 Terminology of Masonry
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions relating to industrial chimney lining brick, refer to Terminology C1232.
4. Classification
4.1 The physical and chemical properties of chimney lining brick differ from supplier to supplier mainly because their
composition is determined by the source of raw materials. Chimney lining brick, regardless of these differences, are considered
to be of three types noted as follows:
4.1.1 Type I—For use where low absorption and high acid resistance are not major factors.
4.1.2 Type II—For use where lower absorption and higher acid resistance are required.
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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 Clay Tile.
Current edition approved June 1, 2013Dec. 15, 2013. Published June 2013January 2014. Originally approved in 1982. Last previous edition approved in 20102013 as
C980 – 10.C980 – 13. DOI: 10.1520/C0980-13.10.1520/C0980-13A.
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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’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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4.1.3 Type III—For use where lowest absorption and highest acid resistance are required.
NOTE 1—Types I, II, and III may not differ significantly in their resistance to thermal shock, and selection of brick type should be based upon their
absorption and acid-resistant service requirements.
5. Sulfuric Acid Boil Test
5.1 When tested in accordance with Section 79, the brick shall conform to the requirements for “Maximum Average Weight
Loss by H SO Boil Test” as shown in Table 1.
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6. Physical Properties
6.1 Compressive Strength—When tested in accordance with Tes
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