ASTM C1580-15

Standard Test Method for Water-Soluble Sulfate in Soil

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test method can be used to determine if soils could have an adverse reaction with hydraulic cement concrete.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method is for the determination of water-soluble sulfate in soils.  
1.2 This test method was developed for concentrations of water-soluble sulfate in soils between 0.02 and 3.33 % sulfate by mass.  
1.3 This test method does not determine sulfur in any form except as sulfate.  
1.4 Some governing bodies regulate the movement of soils from one area to another. It is up to the sampler and laboratory to comply with all regulations.  
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.6 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 to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2015
• ICS: 13.080.10 - Chemical characteristics of soils
• Technical Committee: C09 - Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
• Drafting Committee: C09.69 - Miscellaneous Tests

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C1580 − 15
Standard Test Method for
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Water-Soluble Sulfate in Soil
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1580; 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* E60 Practice for Analysis of Metals, Ores, and Related
Materials by Spectrophotometry
1.1 This test method is for the determination of water-
E275 Practice for Describing and Measuring Performance of
soluble sulfate in soils.
Ultraviolet and Visible Spectrophotometers
1.2 This test method was developed for concentrations of
water-soluble sulfate in soils between 0.02 and 3.33 % sulfate 3. Terminology
by mass.
3.1 For definitions of terms used in this test method, refer to
1.3 This test method does not determine sulfur in any form Terminology C125.
except as sulfate.
4. Significance and Use
1.4 Some governing bodies regulate the movement of soils
4.1 This test method can be used to determine if soils could
from one area to another. It is up to the sampler and laboratory
have an adverse reaction with hydraulic cement concrete.
to comply with all regulations.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as 5. Apparatus
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
5.1 Photometer—One of the following, given in order of
standard.
preference:
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the 5.1.1 Nephelometer or turbidimeter,
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5.1.2 Spectrophotometerforuseat420nmwithlightpathof
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- 4 to 5 cm, and
priate safety and health practices and to determine the
5.1.3 Filter photometer with a violet filter having a maxi-
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
mum near 420 nm and a light path of 4 to 5 cm. Filter
photometers and photometric practices prescribed in this test
2. Referenced Documents
method shall conform to Practice E60; spectrophotometer
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
practices shall conform to Practice E275.
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Ag-
5.2 Stopwatch, readable to 0.1 minutes.
gregates
5.3 Measuring Spoon, capacity 0.2 to 0.3 mL.
C114 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Hydraulic
Cement
5.4 Drying oven, capable of continuously heating at 110 6
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water 5 ºC.
5.5 Balance, shall be capable of reproducing results within
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on 0.0002 g with an accuracy of 60.0002 g. Direct-reading
Concrete and ConcreteAggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
balances shall have a sensitivity not exceeding 0.0001 g.
C09.69 on Miscellaneous Tests.
Conventional two-pan balances shall have a maximum sensi-
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2015. Published December 2015. Originally
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bility reciprocal of 0.0003 g. Any rapid weighing device that
approved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as C1580 – 09 . DOI:
10.1520/C1580-15.
may be provided, such as a chain, damped motion, or heavy
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riders, shall not increase the basic inaccuracy by more than
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
0.0001 g at any reading and with any load within the rated
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. capacity of the balance.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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5.6 Stirrer, magnetic variable speed, with a TFE- 8.2 A separate calibration curve must be prepared for each
fluorocarboncoatedmagneticstirringrodoranoverheadstirrer photometer and a new curve must be prepared if it is necessary
with a propeller. to change the cell, lamp, or filter, or if any other alterations of
instrument or reagents are made. Check the curve with each
6. Reagents and Materials
series of tests by running two or more solutions of known
sulfate concentrations in the range of 5 to 40 mg SO /L.
6.1 Purity of Reagents—All reagents shall conform to the 4
specifications of the Committee on Analytical Reagents of the
NOTE 2—The slope of the curve may not be linear below 5 or above 40
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American Chemical Society.
mg SO /L for this method.
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6.2 Purity of Water—Unless otherwise indicated, reference
9. Procedure
to water shall be understood to mean reagent water conforming
9.1 Collect at least 100 g of representative s
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Designation: C1580 − 09 C1580 − 15
Standard Test Method for
1
Water-Soluble Sulfate in Soil
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1580; 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.
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ε NOTE—Added research report information to Section 11 editorially in September 2010.
1. Scope*
1.1 This test method is for the determination of water-soluble sulfate in soils.
1.2 This test method was developed for concentrations of water-soluble sulfate in soils between 0.02 and 3.33 % sulfate by
mass.
1.3 This test method does not determine sulfur in any form except as sulfate.
1.4 Some governing bodies regulate the movement of soils from one area to another. It is up to the sampler and laboratory to
comply with all regulations.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.6 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 to determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
C114 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Hydraulic Cement
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
E60 Practice for Analysis of Metals, Ores, and Related Materials by Spectrophotometry
E275 Practice for Describing and Measuring Performance of Ultraviolet and Visible Spectrophotometers
3. Terminology
3.1 For definitions of terms used in this test method, refer to Terminology C125.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This test method can be used to determine if soils could have an adverse reaction with hydraulic cement concrete.
5. Apparatus
5.1 Photometer—One of the following, given in order of preference:
5.1.1 Nephelometer or turbidimeter,
5.1.2 Spectrophotometer for use at 420 nm with light path of 4 to 5 cm, and
5.1.3 Filter photometer with a violet filter having a maximum near 420 nm and a light path of 4 to 5 cm. Filter photometers
and photometric practices prescribed in this test method shall conform to Practice E60; spectrophotometer practices shall conform
to Practice E275.
5.2 Stopwatch, readable to 0.1 minutes.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C09.69 on
Miscellaneous Tests.
Current edition approved April 1, 2009Oct. 1, 2015. Published May 2009December 2015. Originally approved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 20052010 as
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C1580 – 05.C1580 – 09 . DOI: 10.1520/C1580-09E01.10.1520/C1580-15.
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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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5.3 Measuring Spoon, capacity 0.2 to 0.3 mL.
5.4 Drying oven, capable of continuously heating at 110 6 5 ºC.
5.5 Balance, shall be capable of reproducing results within 0.0002 g with an accuracy of 60.0002 g. Direct-reading balances
shall have a sensitivity not exceeding 0.0001 g. Conventional two-pan balances shall have a maximum sensibility reciprocal of
0.0003 g. Any rapid weighing device that may be provided, such as a chain, damped motion, or heavy riders, shall not increase
the basic inaccuracy by more than 0.0001 g at any reading and with any load within the rated capacity of the balance.
5.6 Stirrer, magnetic variable speed, with a TFE-fluorocarbon coated magnetic stirring rod or an overhead stirrer with a
propeller.
6. Reagents and Materials
6.1 Purity of Reagents—All reagents shall conform to the specifications of the Committee on Analytical Reagents of the
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American Chemical Society.
6.2 Purity of Water—Unless otherwise indicated, reference to water shall be understood to mean reagent water conforming to
Specification D1193, Type I. Other reagent water types (See Note 1) may b
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