ASTM C980-17

Standard Specification for Industrial Chimney Lining Brick

ABSTRACT
This specification covers solid kiln fired brick made from clay, shale, or mixtures thereof suitable for use in masonry construction in contact with the chemicals present in flue gases found in industrial chimneys. These brick are normally used with chemical-resistant mortars. Chimney lining bricks are classified according to types: Types I, II, and III. The following test methods shall be performed for the materials to meet the specified requirements: sulfuric acid boil test: compressive strength test; water absorption; sizes; warpage; and texture.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers solid kiln fired brick made from clay, shale, or mixtures thereof suitable for use in masonry construction in contact with the chemicals present in flue gases found in industrial chimneys. These brick are normally used with chemical-resistant mortars.  
1.2 Terminology related to industrial floor brick is found in Terminology C1232.  
1.3 Units—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.  
1.4 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.  
1.5 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-May-2017
• ICS: 91.100.15 - Mineral materials and products
• Technical Committee: C15 - Manufactured Masonry Units
• Drafting Committee: C15.02 - Brick and Structural Clay Tile

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C980 − 17
Standard Specification for
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Industrial Chimney Lining Brick
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C980; 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* 3. Terminology
1.1 This specification covers solid kiln fired brick made
3.1 Definitions—For definitions relating to industrial chim-
from clay, shale, or mixtures thereof suitable for use in
ney lining brick, refer to Terminology C1232.
masonry construction in contact with the chemicals present in
flue gases found in industrial chimneys. These brick are
4. Classification
normally used with chemical-resistant mortars.
4.1 The physical and chemical properties of chimney lining
1.2 Terminology related to industrial floor brick is found in
brick differ from supplier to supplier mainly because their
Terminology C1232.
composition is determined by the source of raw materials.
Chimney lining brick, regardless of these differences, are
1.3 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be
considered to be of three types noted as follows:
regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are
mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for 4.1.1 Type I—For use where low absorption and high acid
information only and are not considered standard. resistance are not major factors.
4.1.2 Type II—For use where lower absorption and higher
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
acid resistance are required.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- 4.1.3 Type III—For use where lowest absorption and highest
acid resistance are required.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
NOTE 1—Types I, II, and III may not differ significantly in their
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
resistance to thermal shock, and selection of brick type should be based
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
upon their absorption and acid-resistant service requirements.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
5. Sulfuric Acid Boil Test
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
5.1 When tested in accordance with Section 9, the brick
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
shall conform to the requirements for “Maximum Average
2. Referenced Documents Weight Loss by H SO Boil Test” as shown in Table 1.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
6. Physical Properties
C20 Test Methods for Apparent Porosity, Water Absorption,
Apparent Specific Gravity, and Bulk Density of Burned
6.1 Compressive Strength—When tested in accordance with
Refractory Brick and Shapes by Boiling Water
Test Methods C67, Section 6 (Compressive Strength), the brick
C67 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and
shall conform to the requirements for “Minimum Compressive
Structural Clay Tile
Strength” as shown in Table 1.
C1232 Terminology of Masonry
6.2 Water Absorption—When tested in accordance with Test
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test
Methods C20, the brick shall conform to the requirements for
Sieves
“Maximum Water Absorption by 2-h Boiling” as shown in
Table 1.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on
Manufactured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
C15.02 on Brick and Structural Clay Tile. 7. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations
Current edition approved June 1, 2017. Published July 2017. Originally approved
7.1 Sizes—The sizes of brick shall be as specified by the
in 1982. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as C980 – 13a. DOI: 10.1520/
C0980-17.
purchaser. When tested in accordance with Test Methods C67,
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Section 11 (Measurement of Size), the brick shall conform to
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
the requirements for “Permissible Variations in Dimensions” as
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. shown in Table 2.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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TABLE 1 Physical Properties and Chemical Requirements
Maximum Water Absorption by 2-h Maximum Average
Minimum Compressive Strength, Gross Ar
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Designation: C980 − 13a C980 − 17
Standard Specification for
1
Industrial Chimney Lining Brick
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C980; 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 specification covers solid kiln fired brick made from clay, shale, or mixtures thereof suitable for use in masonry
construction in contact with the chemicals present in flue gases found in industrial chimneys. These brick are normally used with
chemical-resistant mortars.
1.2 Terminology related to industrial floor brick is found in Terminology C1232.
1.3 Units—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.
1.4 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.
1.5 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C20 Test Methods for Apparent Porosity, Water Absorption, Apparent Specific Gravity, and Bulk Density of Burned Refractory
Brick and Shapes by Boiling Water
C67 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile
C1232
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions relating to industrial chimney lining brick, refer to Terminology C1232.
4. Classification
4.1 The physical and chemical properties of chimney lining brick differ from supplier to supplier mainly because their
composition is determined by the source of raw materials. Chimney lining brick, regardless of these differences, are considered
to be of three types noted as follows:
4.1.1 Type I—For use where low absorption and high acid resistance are not major factors.
4.1.2 Type II—For use where lower absorption and higher acid resistance are required.
4.1.3 Type III—For use where lowest absorption and highest acid resistance are required.
NOTE 1—Types I, II, and III may not differ significantly in their resistance to thermal shock, and selection of brick type should be based upon their
absorption and acid-resistant service requirements.
5. Sulfuric Acid Boil Test
5.1 When tested in accordance with Section 9, the brick shall conform to the requirements for “Maximum Average Weight Loss
by H SO Boil Test” as shown in Table 1.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on Manufactured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C15.02 on Brick
and Structural Clay Tile.
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2013June 1, 2017. Published January 2014July 2017. Originally approved in 1982. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as
C980 – 13.C980 – 13a. DOI: 10.1520/C0980-13A.10.1520/C0980-17.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM 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
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TABLE 1 Physical Properties and Chemical Requirements
Maximum Water Absorption by 2-h Maximum Average
Minimum Compressive Strength, Gross Area, psi (MPa)
Designation Boiling, % Weight Loss by
Average of 10 Individual Average of 10 Individual H SO Boil Test, %
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Type I 8 500 (58.6) 8 000 (55.2) 6.0 7.0 20
Type II 10 000 (69.0) 9 000 (62.2) 4.0 5.0 12
Type III 12 000 (82.8) 10 000 (69.0) 1.0 1.5 8
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One complete set of tests for each of the above requirements shall be performed from brick randomly selected from every 100 000 bricks.
6. Physical Properties
6.1
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