ASTM C610-17(2023)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Molded Expanded Perlite Block and Pipe Thermal Insulation
Standard Specification for Molded Expanded Perlite Block and Pipe Thermal Insulation
ABSTRACT
This specification covers molded expanded perlite block, fittings, and pipe thermal insulation intended for use on surfaces with temperatures of certain range. The insulation shall not have visible defects that will adversely affect its service qualities. Different test methods shall be performed in order to determine the properties of the block, fitting, and pipe insulations: density, apparent thermal conductivity, linear shrinkage after heat soaking, flexural strength, compressive strength, weight loss by tumbling, moisture content, water absorption after heat aging, surface bearing characteristics, hot-surface performance, and stress corrosion cracking of austenitic stainless steel.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers molded expanded perlite block, fittings, and pipe thermal insulation intended for use on surfaces with temperatures between 80 to 1200°F (27 to 649°C).
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 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.
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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.
Designation: C610 − 17 (Reapproved 2023)
Standard Specification for
Molded Expanded Perlite Block and Pipe Thermal
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Insulation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C610; 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 U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope C302 Test Method for Density and Dimensions of Pre-
formed Pipe-Covering-Type Thermal Insulation
1.1 This specification covers molded expanded perlite
C303 Test Method for Dimensions and Density of Pre-
block, fittings, and pipe thermal insulation intended for use on
formed Block and Board–Type Thermal Insulation
surfaces with temperatures between 80 to 1200°F (27 to
C335/C335M Test Method for Steady-State Heat Transfer
649°C).
Properties of Pipe Insulation
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
C356 Test Method for Linear Shrinkage of Preformed High-
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Temperature Thermal Insulation Subjected to Soaking
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
Heat
and are not considered standard.
C390 Practice for Sampling and Acceptance of Thermal
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Insulation Lots
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
C411 Test Method for Hot-Surface Performance of High-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Temperature Thermal Insulation
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
C421 Test Method for Tumbling Friability of Preformed
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Block-Type and Preformed Pipe-Covering-Type Thermal
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
Insulation
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
C450 Practice for Fabrication of Thermal Insulating Fitting
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Covers for NPS Piping, and Vessel Lagging
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
C518 Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
C585 Practice for Inner and Outer Diameters of Thermal
Insulation for Nominal Sizes of Pipe and Tubing
2. Referenced Documents
C795 Specification for Thermal Insulation for Use in Con-
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
tact with Austenitic Stainless Steel
C165 Test Method for Measuring Compressive Properties of
C1045 Practice for Calculating Thermal Transmission Prop-
Thermal Insulations
erties Under Steady-State Conditions
C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
C1058/C1058M Practice for Selecting Temperatures for
C177 Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measure-
Evaluating and Reporting Thermal Properties of Thermal
ments and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of
Insulation
the Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus
C1616 Test Method for Determining the Moisture Content
C203 Test Methods for Breaking Load and Flexural Proper-
of Organic and Inorganic Insulation Materials by Weight
ties of Block-Type Thermal Insulation
C1617 Practice for Quantitative Accelerated Laboratory
Evaluation of Extraction Solutions Containing Ions
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on Leached from Thermal Insulation on Aqueous Corrosion
Thermal Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.20 on
of Metals
Homogeneous Inorganic Thermal Insulations.
C1763 Test Method for Water Absorption by Immersion of
Current edition approved March 1, 2023. Published March 2023. Originally
Thermal Insulation Materials
approved in 1967. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as C610 – 17. DOI:
10.1520/C0610-17R23.
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Building Materials
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
E136 Test Method for Assessing Combustibility of Materials
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. Using a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750 °C
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