ASTM C1243-93(2003)

Standard Test Method for Relative Resistance to Deep Abrasive Wear of Unglazed Ceramic Tile by Rotating Disc

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method provides the means to measure the potential resistance to wear of unglazed ceramic tile intended for floor coverings. This test method does not consider physical appearance but is intended to measure durability. See Test Method C 1027 for the determination of visible abrasion resistance of glazed ceramic tile.  
4.1.1 See Test Method C 501 for an alternative method to determine deep abrasion.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the deep abrasive wear by measuring the loss of volume resulting from abrasion of unglazed ceramic tile under given conditions by means of a rotating disc and the use of abrasive material.
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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2003
• Technical Committee: C21 - Ceramic Whitewares and Related Products
• Drafting Committee: C21.06 - Ceramic Tile

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C1243-93(1999) - Standard Test Method for Relative Resistance to Deep Abrasive Wear of Unglazed Ceramic Tile by Rotating Disc
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2003
• Replaced By: ASTM C1243-93(2009) - Standard Test Method for Relative Resistance to Deep Abrasive Wear of Unglazed Ceramic Tile by Rotating Disc
• Effective Date: 01-May-2009

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C 1243 – 93 (Reapproved 2003)
Standard Test Method for
Relative Resistance to Deep Abrasive Wear of Unglazed
Ceramic Tile by Rotating Disc
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 1243; 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 4.1.1 See Test Method C 501 for an alternative method to
determine deep abrasion.
1.1 This test method covers the deep abrasive wear by
measuring the loss of volume resulting from abrasion of
5. Apparatus
unglazed ceramic tile under given conditions by means of a
5.1 Abrasion apparatus (see Fig. 1) consisting essentially of
rotating disc and the use of abrasive material.
a rotating disc, a storage hopper with a dispensing device for
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
the abrasive material, a test specimen support, and a counter-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
weight.ThediscismadeofFe360Asteel(ISO630-1980)with
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
a diameter of 200 6 0.2 mm and thickness at the edge of 10 6
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
0.1 mm, and with a rate of revolution of 75 r/min.The pressure
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
with which test specimens are held against the steel disc is
2. Referenced Documents determined by calibrating the apparatus against float glass
2 (bathside). The pressure is adjusted such that, after 150
2.1 ASTM Standards:
revolutions, a chord of 24 6 0.5 mm is produced.
C 242 Terminology of Ceramic Whitewares and Related
Products
NOTE 1—For the specification of float glass, see Test Method C 448,
C 448 Test Methods for Abrasion Resistance of Porcelain Table A1.4.
Enamels
5.1.1 When the disc diameter has worn to 199 mm, the steel
C 501 Test Method for Relative Resistance to Wear of
disc shall be replaced.
Unglazed Ceramic Tile by the Taber Abraser
5.2 A linear measuring gage capable of measuring to 0.1
C 1027 Test Method for Determining Visible Abrasion Re-
mm.
sistance of Glazed Ceramic Tile
5.3 Abrasive Material—White fused aluminum oxide of
grain size 80 (32 GB 1971) FEPABondedAbrasive Grain Size
3. Terminology
Standard Grits 8-220.
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this test method, see
6. Test Specimen
Terminology C 242.
6.1 Types of Test Specimens—Tests shall be carried out
using whole tiles or test specimens of suitable dimensions.
4. Significance and Use
Before testing, small specimens shall be fixed with an adhesive
4.1 This test method provides the means to measure the
onto a larger background, avoiding joints where possible.
potential resistance to wear of unglazed ceramic tile intended
6.2 Sampling—A minimum of five tiles shall be tested.
forfloorcoverings.Thistestmethoddoesnotconsiderphysical
Only tile that show no visible warpage when checked with a
appearance but is intended to measure durability. See Test
straightedge shall be used.
Method C 1027 for the determination of visible abrasion
resistance of glazed ceramic tile.
7. Procedure
7.1 Place a test specimen in the apparatus so that it is
tangential against the disc. Ensure that the feed of abrasive
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C21 on
material into the grinding zone is uniform at a rate of 100 g 6
Ceramic Whitewares and Related Products and is the direct responsibility of
10 g per 100 revolutions.
Subcommittee C21.06 on Ceramic Tile.
7.2 Rotate the steel disc for 150 revolutions. Remove the
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2003. Published October 2003. Originally
approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 1999 as C 1243 - 93 (1999). test specimen from the apparatus and measure the cord length
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