ASTM C110-11

Standard Test Methods for Physical Testing of Quicklime, Hydrated Lime, and Limestone

ABSTRACT
These test methods cover physical testing of quicklime, hydrated lime, and limestone. Plastic property testing shall include test methods for standard consistency and plasticity of lime putty, water retention of hydrated lime, and air entrainment. Soundness testing shall include test methods for autoclave expansion, and popping and pitting of hydrated lime. Application testing shall include test methods for slaking rate of quicklime, dry brightness of pulverized limestone, limestone grindability determination by the laboratory ball mill method, and settling rate of hydrated lime. Particle size analysis shall include test methods for residue and sieve analysis, fineness of pulverized quicklime and hydrated lime by air permeability, particle size of pulverized limestone, and dry screening of hydrated lime, pulverized quicklime, and limestone by air jet sieving. Density measurement shall include the following test methods: apparent loose density, and apparent packed density of hydrated lime, pulverized quicklime, and limestone; specific gravity of hydrated lime products; and wet sieve analysis of agricultural liming materials.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover physical testing of quicklime and hydrated lime, and of limestone not otherwise covered in ASTM standards.
Note 1—Quicklime and hydrated lime have a high affinity for moisture and carbon dioxide. Caution should be taken to protect both hydrated and quicklime during sampling, storage, and testing (see Practice C50).  
1.2 The test procedures appear in the following order:
  Section   Air Entrainment 8 Apparent Loose Density of Hydrated Lime, Pulverized
Quicklime, and Limestone  
20 Apparent Packed Density of Hydrated Lime, Pulverized
Quicklime, and Limestone  
21 Autoclave Expansion of Hydrated Lime  9 Dry Brightness of Pulverized Limestone 12 Dry Screening by Air Jet Sieve 18 Fineness of Pulverized Quicklime and Hydrated Lime by Air
Permeability
16 Limestone Grindability 13 Particle Size of Pulverized Limestone 17 Plasticity of Lime Putty  6 Popping and Pitting of Hydrated Lime  10 Residue and Sieve Analysis  15 Settling Rate of Hydrated Lime14 Slaking Rate of Quicklime 11 Specific Gravity of Hydrated Lime Products22 Standard Consistency of Lime Putty  5 Water Retention of Hydrated Lime 7 Wet Sieve Analysis of Agricultural Liming Materials19
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pound 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: 31-May-2011
• ICS: 91.100.10 - Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar
• Technical Committee: C07 - Lime and Limestone
• Drafting Committee: C07.06 - Physical Tests

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C110-10 - Standard Test Methods for Physical Testing of Quicklime, Hydrated Lime, and Limestone
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2011
• Replaced By: ASTM C110-14 - Standard Test Methods for Physical Testing of Quicklime, Hydrated Lime, and Limestone
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2014
• Referred By: ASTM C911-19 - Standard Specification for Quicklime, Hydrated Lime, and Limestone for Selected Chemical and Industrial Uses
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2011
• Referred By: ASTM C1318-15a(2020) - Standard Test Method for Determination of Total Neutralizing Capability and Dissolved Calcium and Magnesium Oxide in Lime for Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD)
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2011
• Referred By: ASTM D5759-12(2020) - Standard Guide for Characterization of Coal Fly Ash and Clean Coal Combustion Fly Ash for Potential Uses
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2011
• Referred By: ASTM C602-20 - Standard Specification for Agricultural Liming Materials
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2011
• Referred By: ASTM D6249-19 - Standard Guide for Alkaline Stabilization of Wastewater Treatment Plant Residuals
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2011
• Referred By: ASTM C207-18 - Standard Specification for Hydrated Lime for Masonry Purposes
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2011
• Referred By: ASTM C1097-19 - Standard Specification for Hydrated Lime for Use in Asphalt Cement or Bituminous Paving Mixtures
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2011
• Referred By: ASTM C1797-23 - Standard Specification for Ground Calcium Carbonate and Aggregate Mineral Fillers for use in Hydraulic Cement Concrete
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2011
• Referred By: ASTM C206-14(2022) - Standard Specification for Finishing Hydrated Lime
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2011
• Referred By: ASTM C270-19ae1 - Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2011
• Referred By: ASTM C977-18 - Standard Specification for Quicklime and Hydrated Lime for Soil Stabilization
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2011
• Referred By: ASTM C1707-18 - Standard Specification for Pozzolanic Hydraulic Lime for Structural Purposes
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2011
• Referred By: ASTM C1164-22 - Standard Practice for Evaluation of Limestone or Lime Uniformity From a Single Source
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2011

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:C110 −11
StandardTest Methods for
Physical Testing of Quicklime, Hydrated Lime, and
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Limestone
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C110; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope* priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.1 These test methods cover physical testing of quicklime
and hydrated lime, and of limestone not otherwise covered in
2. Referenced Documents
2
ASTM standards.
3
2.1 ASTM Standards:
NOTE1—Quicklimeandhydratedlimehaveahighaffinityformoisture
C28/C28MSpecification for Gypsum Plasters
and carbon dioxide. Caution should be taken to protect both hydrated and
C50Practice for Sampling, Sample Preparation, Packaging,
quicklime during sampling, storage, and testing (see Practice C50).
and Marking of Lime and Limestone Products
1.2 The test procedures appear in the following order:
C51Terminology Relating to Lime and Limestone (as used
Section
by the Industry)
C91Specification for Masonry Cement
Air Entrainment 8
Apparent Loose Density of Hydrated Lime, Pulverized
C109/C109MTest Method for Compressive Strength of
Quicklime, and Limestone 20
Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube
Apparent Packed Density of Hydrated Lime, Pulverized
Specimens)
Quicklime, and Limestone 21
Autoclave Expansion of Hydrated Lime 9
C136Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
Dry Brightness of Pulverized Limestone 12
Aggregates
Dry Screening by Air Jet Sieve 18
Fineness of Pulverized Quicklime and Hydrated Lime by Air C150Specification for Portland Cement
Permeability 16
C185Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement
Limestone Grindability 13
Mortar
Particle Size of Pulverized Limestone 17
Plasticity of Lime Putty 6 C188Test Method for Density of Hydraulic Cement
Popping and Pitting of Hydrated Lime 10
C192/C192MPracticeforMakingandCuringConcreteTest
Residue and Sieve Analysis 15
Specimens in the Laboratory
Settling Rate of Hydrated Lime 14
C204Test Methods for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by
Slaking Rate of Quicklime 11
Specific Gravity of Hydrated Lime Products 22
Air-Permeability Apparatus
Standard Consistency of Lime Putty 5
C207Specification for Hydrated Lime for Masonry Pur-
Water Retention of Hydrated Lime 7
Wet Sieve Analysis of Agricultural Liming Materials 19 poses
C230/C230MSpecification for Flow Table for Use in Tests
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
of Hydraulic Cement
standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
C231Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Con-
conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for informa-
crete by the Pressure Method
tion only and are not considered standard.
C305Practice for Mechanical Mixing of Hydraulic Cement
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Pastes and Mortars of Plastic Consistency
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
C430Test Method for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
45-µm (No. 325) Sieve
C472Test Methods for Physical Testing of Gypsum, Gyp-
1
These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C07 on
sum Plasters and Gypsum Concrete
Lime and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C07.06 on Physical Tests.
Current edition approved June 1, 2011. Published August 2011. Originally
approved in 1934. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as C110–10. DOI:
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10.1520/C0110-11. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
2
Fortestsonlimestoneasaggregate,seeVol04.02ofthe Annual Book of ASTM contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards. For tests on limestone as building stone, see Vol 04.05 of the Annual Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Book of ASTM Standards. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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C110−11
C595Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements 5.2.1 Modified Vicat Apparatus—The apparatus, con-
C670Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements structed as shown in Fig. 1, shall consist of a bracket, A,
for Test Methods for Construction Materials bearing a movable brass rod, B, 6.3 mm in diameter and of
C702PracticeforReducingSamplesofAggregatet
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Designation:C110–10 Designation: C110 – 11
Standard Test Methods for
Physical Testing of Quicklime, Hydrated Lime, and
1
Limestone
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C110; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1 These test methods cover physical testing of quicklime and hydrated lime, and of limestone not otherwise covered inASTM
2
standards.
NOTE 1—Quicklime and hydrated lime have a high affinity for moisture and carbon dioxide. Caution should be taken to protect both hydrated and
quicklime during sampling, storage, and testing (see Practice C50).
1.2 The test procedures appear in the following order:
Section
Air Entrainment 8
Apparent Loose Density of Hydrated Lime, Pulverized
Quicklime, and Limestone 20
Apparent Packed Density of Hydrated Lime, Pulverized
Quicklime, and Limestone 21
Autoclave Expansion of Hydrated Lime 9
Dry Brightness of Pulverized Limestone 12
Dry Screening by Air Jet Sieve 18
Fineness of Pulverized Quicklime and Hydrated Lime by Air
Permeability 16
Limestone Grindability 13
Particle Size of Pulverized Limestone 17
Plasticity of Lime Putty 6
Popping and Pitting of Hydrated Lime 10
Residue and Sieve Analysis 15
Settling Rate of Hydrated Lime 14
Slaking Rate of Quicklime 11
Specific Gravity of Hydrated Lime Products 22
Standard Consistency of Lime Putty 5
Water Retention of Hydrated Lime 7
Wet Sieve Analysis of Agricultural Liming Materials 19
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions
to inch-pound 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:
C28/C28M Specification for Gypsum Plasters
C50 Practice for Sampling, Sample Preparation, Packaging, and Marking of Lime and Limestone Products
C51 Terminology Relating to Lime and Limestone (as used by the Industry)
C91 Specification for Masonry Cement
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C07 on Lime and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C07.06 on Physical Tests.
Current edition approved Dec.June 1, 2010.2011. Published JanuaryAugust 2011. Originally approved in 1934. Last previous edition approved in 20092010 as
C110–09a.C110–10. DOI: 10.1520/C0110-101.
2
For tests on limestone as aggregate, see Vol 04.02 of the Annual Book of ASTM Standards. For tests on limestone as building stone, see Vol 04.05 of the Annual Book
of ASTM Standards.
3
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM 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.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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C110 – 11
C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube Specimens)
C136 Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
C150 Specification for Portland Cement
C185 Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement Mortar
C188 Test Method for Density of Hydraulic Cement
C192/C192M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Laboratory
C204 Test Methods for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by Air-Permeability Apparatus
C207 Specification for Hydrated Lime for Masonry Purposes
C230/C230M Specification for Flow Table for Use in Tests of Hydraulic Cement
C231 Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method
C305 Practice for Mechanical Mixing of Hydraulic Cement Pastes and Mortars of Plastic Consistency
C430 Test Method for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by the 45-m (No. 325) Sieve
C472 Test Methods for Physical Testing of Gypsum, Gypsum Plasters and Gypsum Conc
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