ASTM C621-09(2022)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Isothermal Corrosion Resistance of Refractories to Molten Glass
Standard Test Method for Isothermal Corrosion Resistance of Refractories to Molten Glass
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 This test method provides a rapid, inexpensive method for comparing the corrosion resistance of refractories. The isothermal conditions of this test method represent the most severe static corrosion environment possible at the specified test temperature. This test method is suitable for quality control, research and development applications, and for product value studies on similar materials. Tests run at a series of temperatures are often helpful in determining the use temperature limitations of a particular material. Melt-line corrosion results are also a useful indication of relative resistance to both upward and downward drilling corrosion mechanisms. Examination of test specimens also provides information about the tendency for a particular refractory to form stones or other glass defects.
3.2 Because this test method is both isothermal and static, and since most glass-contact refractories operate in a dynamic system with a thermal gradient, test results do not directly predict service in a furnace. The effects of differing thermal conductivities, refractory thickness, artificial cooling or insulation upon the refractory thermal gradient, and the erosive action of moving molten glass currents are not evaluated with this test.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the corrosion resistance of refractories in contact with molten glass under static, isothermal conditions.
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: C621 − 09 (Reapproved 2022)
Standard Test Method for
Isothermal Corrosion Resistance of Refractories to Molten
Glass
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C621; 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 uct value studies on similar materials. Tests run at a series of
temperatures are often helpful in determining the use tempera-
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the corro-
ture limitations of a particular material. Melt-line corrosion
sion resistance of refractories in contact with molten glass
results are also a useful indication of relative resistance to both
under static, isothermal conditions.
upward and downward drilling corrosion mechanisms. Exami-
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
nation of test specimens also provides information about the
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
tendency for a particular refractory to form stones or other
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
glass defects.
and are not considered standard.
3.2 Because this test method is both isothermal and static,
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
and since most glass-contact refractories operate in a dynamic
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
system with a thermal gradient, test results do not directly
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
predict service in a furnace. The effects of differing thermal
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
conductivities, refractory thickness, artificial cooling or insu-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
lation upon the refractory thermal gradient, and the erosive
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
action of moving molten glass currents are not evaluated with
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
this test.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
4. Apparatus
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
4.1 Glass-Melting Test Furnace, heated with some type of
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
electrical resistor (Note 1) and having a chamber large enough
2. Referenced Documents to receive four crucible assemblies of the type used in the test
(Fig. 1) is required. The zone of the furnace in which the
2.1 ASTM Standards:
crucibles will rest should possess a maximum transverse
E220 Test Method for Calibration of Thermocouples By
thermal gradient of 61.8 °F (61 °C). Fig. A1.1 shows a
Comparison Techniques
schematic drawing of a furnace that is satisfactory for this test.
3. Significance and Use
NOTE 1—It has been demonstrated that gas-fired furnaces show greater
variability and higher average corrosion with this test method and are
3.1 This test method provides a rapid, inexpensive method
therefore generally unsuitable.
for comparing the corrosion resistance of refractories. The
isothermal conditions of this test method represent the most 4.2 Temperature-Control Instrumentation, capable of main-
taining the desired temperature to 61.8 °F (61 °C).
severe static corrosion environment possible at the specified
test temperature. This test method is suitable for quality
4.3 Thermocouple, for use as the temperature measuring
control, research and development applications, and for prod-
device. The type of thermocouple chosen will depend on the
normal use temperature of the furnace. Since thermocouples
age with a consequent drift in the signal fed to the control
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C08 on
instrument, check the couple before each test run with a
RefractoriesandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeC08.10onRefractories
for Glass.
calibrated thermocouple. Test Method E220 specifies calibra-
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2022. Published November 2022. Originally
tion procedures for thermocouples. If drift becomes severe,
approved in 1968. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as C621 – 09 (2018).
replace the thermocouple. Position the thermocouple hot junc-
DOI: 10.1520/C0621-09R22.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or tion in the furnace to coincide with the level of the glass line
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
of the test samples.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. 4.4 Platinum Crucibles (Fig. 1).
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the specimen on the surface opposite the font scar (and
perpendicular to this surface) and at least 3 in. (76 mm) from
an end and a side of the casting. For voidless castings, take the
specimenfromanycastsurfacenearthetop,saw-cutsurfaceof
the block. Take this specimen at least 3 in. from any corner of
the casting. Such specimens avoid edge and corner crystalli-
zation effects and have chemistries similar to those represent-
ing the bulk of the casting.
5.2 Specimen Size and Preparation:
5.2.1 The specimen shall be either 0.39 in. (9.9 mm) square
by 2.0 in. (51 mm) long or cylinders 0.5 in. (13 mm) in
diameter by 2.0 in. long. In either case, the specified dimen-
sions shall be controlled within 0.002 in. (0.05 mm) along the
entire length of the specimens.
5.2.2 Prepare cylindrical specimens with a diamond-core
bit. Specimens should be perfectly smooth (free of small
offsets, etc.) and free of metal marks from the drill along their
entire length. Grind square specimens to size, after diamond
sawing, on a diamond hone to provide clean parallel faces.
5.2.3 Do not grind the specimens with silicon carbide
because of the potential contaminating effect.
5.2.4 After grinding or drilling, dry the specimens to con-
stant weight at 230 °F (110 °C) prior to corrosion testing.
5.3 Pretest Specimen Measurements and Inspection:
5.3.1 Make a bulk density measurement on the specimen.
SI Equivalents
Calculate the volume of the specimen either from the specimen
in. mm
0.030 0.76 dimensions or by water displacement.
⁄64 5
5.3.2 Measure the specimen to the nearest 0.001 in.
⁄2 13
(0.03 mm) at two points, the anticipated glass line, and at a
⁄64 13
level halfway between the glass line and the bottom of the
⁄32 13
specimen. With square specimens, it is important that the
1 ⁄4 32.8
orientation of these measurements be marked above the glass
line so that corresponding measurements can be made after the
NOTE 1—All undesignated dimensions are in inches.
test.
FIG. 1 Crucible Assemblage
5.3.3 Make an inspection of the specimen prior to the test,
noting color, evidence of porosity, and any irregularities or
unusual features.
4.5 Sintered Zircon, or other refractory wafers (Annex A2).
5.4 Other Specimen Notes:
4.6 Zircon Cement (Annex A3).
5.4.1 Four or more specimens are usually tested concur-
4.7 Measuring Microscope.
rently. It has been found helpful to include a control (or
4.8 Tongs, suitable for handling samples in the furnace (Fig.
standard) in each series of specimens. Ideally, the control
A1.6).
specimens are taken from a single refractory block or shape
retained semi-permanently for that purpose. By using a control
4.9 Furnace, for preheating test specimens to about 1832 °F
specimen, the variability between tests can be continuously
(1000 °C) (Annex A1).
scrutinizedandthecontrolspecimencanserveasacomparison
4.10 Diamond Saw, and diamond hone, or diamond-core
standard for the other specimen in the same test.
drill.
5.4.2 Either round or square test specimens may be used,
but never both in the same series of experiments, since data
5. Test Specimens
from the two types of specimen geometry are not directly
5.1 Sample Selection—A sample shall be comprised of one
comparable.
or more specimens cut from the refractory unit being tested.
5.4.3 Specimen orientation within a test or series of tests
Specimens should be as representative of the material being
should be consistent.When applicable, cast or pressed surfaces
tested as possible. In the testing of slip-cast and pressed
should comprise the sample bottom.
refractory products, take care to avoid cracks, checks, obvious
contaminants, etc. In the testing of fusion-cast materials, it is
6. Test Temperature and Duration
recognized that wide variations in both chemistry and crystal
size occur within every casting.Therefore, a standard sampling 6.1 Test temperatures should simulate those in the intended
location should be used and specified. For flat-cast blocks, take service.
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that were made before the test. Establish the glass line and a
line one-half the distance from glass line to the base of the
specimen. Since the thickness of the saw blade can obviously
influence the final test measurements, it is necessary that blade
thickness be a constant at least within a specified tolerance.
Therefore, the thickness of the diamond blade is arbitrarily
specified at 0.056 in. 6 0.0005 in. (1.42 mm 6 0.013 mm),
which coincides with the thickness of the most commonly used
blade in small laboratory saws. Measure both halves of the
specimen with a measuring microscope, with the specimen
immersed in or coated with a liquid whose refractive index is
the same as that of the test glass.
NOTE 2—It has been established that measurement of the specimens
before splitting can result in large errors.
7.5.1 In the event of loose reaction interfaces on the test
specimens, the measurement of remaining specimens thickness
FIG. 2
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