ASTM C163-05(2016)

Standard Practice for Mixing Thermal Insulating Cement Samples

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Insulating cement must be mixed with water and molded to prepare for testing.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers mixing thermal insulating cement samples with water in the preparation of specimens for use in all tests on the cement.  
1.2 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.  
1.3 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: 31-Aug-2016
• ICS: 91.100.60 - Thermal and sound insulating materials
• Technical Committee: C16 - Thermal Insulation
• Drafting Committee: C16.31 - Chemical and Physical Properties

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C163 − 05 (Reapproved 2016)
Standard Practice for
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Mixing Thermal Insulating Cement Samples
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C163; 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 5.3 Scales, accurate to within 0.5 oz (14.1 g) with a
minimum capacity of 15 lb (about 6.8 kg).
1.1 This practice covers mixing thermal insulating cement
samples with water in the preparation of specimens for use in 5.4 Water Container, suitable for holding approximately 2
all tests on the cement. gal (about 8 L) of water.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded 5.5 Mold, constructed of either wood or metal.
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
6. Mixing Water
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
and are not considered standard.
6.1 The mixing water shall be equal in quality to that used
for domestic purposes. Its temperature shall be between 70 and
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
75°F (21 and 24°C). The quantity used shall be that which
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
gives the consistency as recommended by the manufacturer.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
7. Procedure
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
7.1 Test at least one specimen from each lot of cement
2. Referenced Documents
unless otherwise agreed upon between user and supplier or as
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shown otherwise in a material specification.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
7.2 Weigh the specimen (at least 3 lb (1.4 kg)) of dry cement
and place it on a smooth, nonabsorbent, and corrosion-resistant
3. Terminology
surface.
3.1 Definitions:Terminology C168 shall be considered as
7.3 Form a crater in the center of the dry cement. Pour the
applying to the terms used in this practice.
mixing water slowly into the crater and determine the weight
used.
4. Significance and Use
7.4 Fold the material on the outer edge into the crater by
4.1 Insulating cement must be mixed with water and molded
means of the rectangular trowel.
to prepare for testing.
7.5 After the water has been in contact with the cement for
the period of time recommended by the manufacturer, mix
5. Apparatus
rapidly with the rectangular trowel until the entire batch is of
5.1 Mixing Surface or Pan, nonabsorbent and corrosion-
uniform consistency.
resistant surface or shallow pan approximately 3 ft (0.9 m)
7.6 Mold the cement specimen immediately after mixing or
square.
the time frame recommended by the manufacturer.
5.2 Trowels, 16-in. (about 400-mm) rectangular plasterer’s
trowel, and a 9-in. (about 230-mm) pointed trowel.
8. Preparation of Dried Specimens for Later Tests
8.1 Cover a piece of flat, heavy-gage metal with wax paper.
Place a flat mold 2 in. (51 mm) deep on the covered metal
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Designation: C163 − 05 (Reapproved 2010) C163 − 05 (Reapproved 2016)
Standard Practice for
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Mixing Thermal Insulating Cement Samples
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C163; 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 practice covers mixing thermal insulating cement samples with water in the preparation of specimens for use in all tests
on the cement.
1.2 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.
1.3 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:
C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:Terminology C168 shall be considered as applying to the terms used in this practice.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 Insulating cement must be mixed with water and molded to prepare for testing.
5. Apparatus
5.1 Mixing Surface or Pan, nonabsorbent and corrosion-resistant surface or shallow pan approximately 3 ft (0.9 m) square.
5.2 Trowels, 16-in. (about 400-mm) rectangular plasterer’s trowel, and a 9-in. (about 230-mm) pointed trowel.
5.3 Scales, accurate to within 0.5 oz (14.1 g) with a minimum capacity of 15 lb (about 6.8 kg).
5.4 Water Container, suitable for holding approximately 2 gal (about 8 L) of water.
5.5 Mold, constructed of either wood or metal.
6. Mixing Water
6.1 The mixing water shall be equal in quality to that used for domestic purposes. Its temperature shall be between 70 and 75°F
(21 and 24°C). The quantity used shall be that which gives the consistency as recommended by the manufacturer.
7. Procedure
7.1 Test at least one specimen from each lot of cement unless otherwise agreed upon between user and supplier or as shown
otherwise in a material specification.
7.2 Weigh the specimen (at least 3 lb (1.4 kg)) of dry cement and place it on a smooth, nonabsorbent, and corrosion-resistant
surface.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on Thermal Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.31 on Chemical and Physical
Properties.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2010Sept. 1, 2016. Published January 2011September 2016. Originally approved 1964. Last previous edition approved in 20052010 as
C163 – 05.C163 – 05 (2010). DOI: 10.1520/C0163-05R10.10.1520/C0163-05R16.
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