Standard Specification for Slag Cement for Use in Concrete and Mortars

ABSTRACT
This specification covers three strength grades of finely ground granulated blast-furnace slag (Grades 80, 100, and 120) for use as a cementitious material in concrete and mortars. The slag shall contain no additions and shall conform to the sulfide sulfur and sulfate chemical composition requirement. Physical properties of the slag shall be in accordance with the requirements for fineness as determined by air permeability and air content, slag activity index, and compressive strength.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers three strength grades of slag cement for use as a cementitious material in concrete and mortar.
Note 1—The material described in this specification may be used for blending with portland cement to produce a cement meeting the requirements of Specification C 595 or as a separate ingredient in concrete or mortar mixtures. The material may also be useful in a variety of special grouts and mortars, and when used with an appropriate activator, as the principal cementitious material in some applications.
Note 2—Information on technical aspects of the use of the material described in this specification is contained in Appendix X1, Appendix X2, and Appendix X3. More detailed information on that subject is contained in ACI 233R-03, formerly ACI 226.1R.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods described in this specification. 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.
1.4 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory information. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables) shall not be considered as requirements of this standard.

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Designation: C 989 – 09
Standard Specification for
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Slag Cement for Use in Concrete and Mortars
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 989; 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* C114 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Hydraulic
Cement
1.1 This specification covers three strength grades of slag
C 125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete
cement for use as a cementitious material in concrete and
Aggregates
mortar.
C 150 Specification for Portland Cement
NOTE 1—The material described in this specification may be used for
C 185 Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement
blending with portland cement to produce a cement meeting the require-
Mortar
ments of Specification C 595 or as a separate ingredient in concrete or
C 188 Test Method for Density of Hydraulic Cement
mortar mixtures. The material may also be useful in a variety of special
C 204 Test Methods for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by
grouts and mortars, and when used with an appropriate activator, as the
Air-Permeability Apparatus
principal cementitious material in some applications.
NOTE 2—Information on technical aspects of the use of the material
C 430 Test Method for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by
described in this specification is contained inAppendix X1,Appendix X2,
the 45-µm (No. 325) Sieve
andAppendix X3. More detailed information on that subject is contained
C 441 Test Method for Effectiveness of Pozzolans or
in ACI 233R-03, formerly ACI 226.1R.
Ground Blast-Furnace Slag in Preventing Excessive Ex-
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
pansion of Concrete Due to the Alkali-Silica Reaction
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
C 452 Test Method for Potential Expansion of Portland-
standard.
Cement Mortars Exposed to Sulfate
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
C 465 Specification for ProcessingAdditions for Use in the
test methods described in this specification. This standard does
Manufacture of Hydraulic Cements
not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any,
C 595 Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
C 1012 Test Method for Length Change of Hydraulic-
standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices
Cement Mortars Exposed to a Sulfate Solution
and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior
D 3665 Practice for Random Sampling of Construction
to use.
Materials
1.4 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes
2.2 American Concrete Institute Reports:
that provide explanatory information. These notes and foot-
226.1R Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag as a Cemen-
3
notes (excluding those in tables) shall not be considered as
titious Constituent in Concrete
3
requirements of this standard.
233R-03 Slag Cement in Concrete and Mortar
2. Referenced Documents
3. Terminology
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1 Definition:
C 109/C 109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of
3.1.1 blast-furnace slag—the nonmetallic product, consist-
Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube
ing essentially of silicates and aluminosilicates of calcium and
Specimens)
other bases that is developed in a molten condition simulta-
neously with iron in a blast furnace (see Terminology C 125).
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3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on
Concrete and ConcreteAggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
3.2.1 granulated blast-furnace slag—the glassy granular
C09.27 on Ground Slag.
material formed when molten blast-furnace slag is rapidly
Current edition approved Jan. 15, 2009. Published February 2009. Originally
chilled as by immersion in water (see Terminology C 125),
approved in 1982. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as C 989 – 08.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
3
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available fromAmerican Concrete Institute (ACI), P.O. Box 9094, Farmington
the ASTM website. Hills, MI 48333.
*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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C989–09
TABLE 2 Chemical Requirements
with or without
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This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:C989–08 Designation: C 989 – 09
Standard Specification for
Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag Cement for Use in
1
Concrete and Mortars
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 989; 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 This specification covers three strength grades of finely ground granulated blast-furnace slag cement for use as a
cementitious material in concrete and mortar.
NOTE 1—The material described in this specification may be used for blending with portland cement to produce a cement meeting the requirements
of Specification C 595 or as a separate ingredient in concrete or mortar mixtures. The material may also be useful in a variety of special grouts and
mortars, and when used with an appropriate activator, as the principal cementitious material in some applications.
NOTE 2—Information on technical aspects of the use of the material described in this specification is contained in Appendix X1, Appendix X2, and
Appendix X3. More detailed information on that subject is contained in ACI 233R-03, formerly ACI 226.1R.
1.2The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods described in this specification. 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.
1.4 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory information. These notes and footnotes
(excluding those in tables) shall not be considered as requirements of this standard.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
C 109/C 109M TestMethodforCompressiveStrengthofHydraulicCementMortars(Using2-in.or[50-mm]CubeSpecimens)
C114 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Hydraulic Cement
C 125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
C 150 Specification for Portland Cement
C 185 Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement Mortar
C 188 Test Method for Density of Hydraulic Cement
C 204 Test Methods for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by Air-Permeability Apparatus
C 430 Test Method for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by the 45-m (No. 325) Sieve
C 441 Test Method for Effectiveness of Pozzolans or Ground Blast-Furnace Slag in Preventing Excessive Expansion of
Concrete Due to the Alkali-Silica Reaction
C 452 Test Method for Potential Expansion of Portland-Cement Mortars Exposed to Sulfate
C 465 Specification for Processing Additions for Use in the Manufacture of Hydraulic Cements
C 595 Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
C 1012 Test Method for Length Change of Hydraulic-Cement Mortars Exposed to a Sulfate Solution
D 3665 Practice for Random Sampling of Construction Materials
2.2 American Concrete Institute Reports:
3
226.1R Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag as a Cementitious Constituent in Concrete
3
233R-03 Slag Cement in Concrete and Mortar
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee C09 on Concrete and ConcreteAggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C09.27 on
Ground Slag.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2008.Jan. 15, 2009. Published JanuaryFebruary 2009. Originally approved in 1982. Last previous edition approved in 20062008 as
C 989 – 068.
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
3
Available from American Concrete Institute (ACI), P.O. Box 9094, Farmington Hills, MI 48333.
*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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C989–09
3. Terminology
3.1 Definition:
3.1.1 blast-furnace slag—the nonmetallic product, consisting essentially of silic
...

This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:C989–08 Designation: C 989 – 09
Standard Specification for
Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag Cement for Use in
1
Concrete and Mortars
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 989; 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 This specification covers three strength grades of finely ground granulated blast-furnace slag cement for use as a
cementitious material in concrete and mortar.
NOTE 1—The material described in this specification may be used for blending with portland cement to produce a cement meeting the requirements
of Specification C 595 or as a separate ingredient in concrete or mortar mixtures. The material may also be useful in a variety of special grouts and
mortars, and when used with an appropriate activator, as the principal cementitious material in some applications.
NOTE 2—Information on technical aspects of the use of the material described in this specification is contained in Appendix X1, Appendix X2, and
Appendix X3. More detailed information on that subject is contained in ACI 233R-03, formerly ACI 226.1R.
1.2The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods described in this specification. 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.
1.4 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory information. These notes and footnotes
(excluding those in tables) shall not be considered as requirements of this standard.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
C 109/C 109M TestMethodforCompressiveStrengthofHydraulicCementMortars(Using2-in.or[50-mm]CubeSpecimens)
C114 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Hydraulic Cement
C 125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
C 150 Specification for Portland Cement
C 185 Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement Mortar
C 188 Test Method for Density of Hydraulic Cement
C 204 Test Methods for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by Air-Permeability Apparatus
C 430 Test Method for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by the 45-m (No. 325) Sieve
C 441 Test Method for Effectiveness of Pozzolans or Ground Blast-Furnace Slag in Preventing Excessive Expansion of
Concrete Due to the Alkali-Silica Reaction
C 452 Test Method for Potential Expansion of Portland-Cement Mortars Exposed to Sulfate
C 465 Specification for Processing Additions for Use in the Manufacture of Hydraulic Cements
C 595 Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
C 1012 Test Method for Length Change of Hydraulic-Cement Mortars Exposed to a Sulfate Solution
D 3665 Practice for Random Sampling of Construction Materials
2.2 American Concrete Institute Reports:
3
226.1R Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag as a Cementitious Constituent in Concrete
3
233R-03 Slag Cement in Concrete and Mortar
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee C09 on Concrete and ConcreteAggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C09.27 on
Ground Slag.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2008.Jan. 15, 2009. Published JanuaryFebruary 2009. Originally approved in 1982. Last previous edition approved in 20062008 as
C 989 – 068.
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
3
Available from American Concrete Institute (ACI), P.O. Box 9094, Farmington Hills, MI 48333.
*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.
1

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C989–09
3. Terminology
3.1 Definition:
3.1.1 blast-furnace slag—the nonmetallic product, consisting essentially of silic
...

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