ASTM C97/C97M-18
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Absorption and Bulk Specific Gravity of Dimension Stone
Standard Test Methods for Absorption and Bulk Specific Gravity of Dimension Stone
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 These test methods are useful in indicating the differences in absorption between the various dimension stones. These test methods also provide one element in comparing stones of the same type.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover the tests for determining the absorption and bulk specific gravity of all types of dimension stone, except slate.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the 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:C97/C97M −18
Standard Test Methods for
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Absorption and Bulk Specific Gravity of Dimension Stone
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C97/C97M; 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.
1. Scope These test methods also provide one element in comparing
stones of the same type.
1.1 These test methods cover the tests for determining the
absorption and bulk specific gravity of all types of dimension
5. Sampling
stone, except slate.
5.1 The sample shall be selected to represent a true average
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
of the type or grade of stone under consideration and shall be
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
ofthequalitysuppliedtothemarketunderthetypedesignation
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
to be tested. The sample may be selected by the purchaser or
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
his authorized representative from the quarried stone or taken
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
from the natural ledge and shall be of adequate size to permit
with the standard.
the preparation of at least five test specimens. When percep-
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
tible variations occur, the purchaser may select as many
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
samples as are necessary for determining the range in proper-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
ties.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
NOTE1—RefertoGuideC1799foradditionalinformationonselecting,
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
preparing, and conditioning test specimens.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
6. Test Specimens
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- 6.1 The specimens may be cubes, prisms, cylinders, or any
regular form with least dimension not under 2 in. [50 mm] and
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. greatest dimension not over 3 in. [75 mm] but the ratio of
volume to surface area shall not be less than 0.3 nor greater
2. Referenced Documents
than0.5whenmeasuringininches[8and12.5whenmeasuring
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
in millimetres]. All surfaces shall be reasonably smooth. Saw
C119Terminology Relating to Dimension Stone
or core drill surfaces are considered satisfactory, but rougher
C1799Guide to Dimension Stone Test Specimen Sampling
surfaces shall be finished with No. 80 abrasive. No chisels or
and Preparation
similar tools shall be used at any stage of preparing the
specimens.
3. Terminology
6.2 Prepare at least five specimens from each sample.
3.1 Definitions—All definitions are in accordance with Ter-
minology C119.
6.3 The same specimens may be used to determine both
water absorption and bulk specific gravity. In this case, follow
4. Significance and Use
the procedures in 7.1 – 7.3 and 8.1, and issue a single report
4.1 These test methods are useful in indicating the differ-
containing all information required in Sections 10 and 11.
ences in absorption between the various dimension stones.
Alternatively, separate specimens may be prepared from the
same or different samples. In this case, follow the applicable
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C18 on
procedure for separate determination and reporting of water
Dimension Stone and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C18.01 on Test
Methods. absorption or bulk specific gravity, or both.
Current edition approved May 1, 2018. Published June 2018. Originally
approved in 1930. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as C97/C97M–15. DOI:
7. Procedure – Absorption
10.1520/C0097_C0097M-18.
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7.1 Dry the specimens for 48 h in a ventilated oven at a
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
temperature of 140 6 4°F [60 6 2°C]. At the 46th, 47th, and
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. 48th hour, weigh the specimens to ensure that the weight is the
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Designation: C97/C97M − 15 C97/C97M − 18
Standard Test Methods for
1
Absorption and Bulk Specific Gravity of Dimension Stone
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C97/C97M; 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 These test methods cover the tests for determining the absorption and bulk specific gravity of all types of dimension stone,
except slate.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
two systems may result in non-conformance with the 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C119 Terminology Relating to Dimension Stone
C1799 Guide to Dimension Stone Test Specimen Sampling and Preparation
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—All definitions are in accordance with Terminology C119.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 These test methods are useful in indicating the differences in absorption between the various dimension stones. These test
methods also provide one element in comparing stones of the same type.
5. Sampling
5.1 The sample shall be selected to represent a true average of the type or grade of stone under consideration and shall be of
the quality supplied to the market under the type designation to be tested. The sample may be selected by the purchaser or his
authorized representative from the quarried stone or taken from the natural ledge and shall be of adequate size to permit the
preparation of at least five test specimens. When perceptible variations occur, the purchaser may select as many samples as are
necessary for determining the range in properties.
NOTE 1—Refer to Guide C1799 for additional information on selecting, preparing, and conditioning test specimens.
6. Test Specimens
6.1 The specimens may be cubes, prisms, cylinders, or any regular form with least dimension not under 2 in. [50 mm] and
greatest dimension not over 3 in. [75 mm] but the ratio of volume to surface area shall not be less than 0.3 nor greater than 0.5
when measuring in inches [8 and 12.5 when measuring in millimetres]. All surfaces shall be reasonably smooth. Saw or core drill
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C18 on Dimension Stone and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C18.01 on Test Methods.
Current edition approved May 1, 2015May 1, 2018. Published July 2015June 2018. Originally approved in 1930. Last previous edition approved in 20092015 as
C97C97/C97M–09.–15. DOI: 10.1520/C0097_C0097M-15.10.1520/C0097_C0097M-18.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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surfaces are considered satisfactory, but rougher surfaces shall be finished with No. 80 abrasive. No chisels or similar tools shall
be used at any stage of preparing the specimens.
6.2 Prepare at least five specimens from each sample.
6.3 The same specimens may be used to determine both water absorption and bulk specific gravity. In this case, follow the
procedures in 7.1 – 7.3 and 10.18.1, and issue a single report containing all information required in Sections 910 and 1311.
Alternatively, separate specimens may be prepared from the same or different samples. In this case, follow t
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