ASTM C110-08

Standard Test Methods for Physical Testing of Quicklime, Hydrated Lime, and Limestone

ABSTRACT
These test methods cover physical testing of quicklime, hydrated lime, and limestone. Plastic property testing shall include test methods for standard consistency and plasticity of lime putty, water retention of hydrated lime, and air entrainment. Soundness testing shall include test methods for autoclave expansion, and popping and pitting of hydrated lime. Application testing shall include test methods for slaking rate of quicklime, dry brightness of pulverized limestone, limestone grindability determination by the laboratory ball mill method, and settling rate of hydrated lime. Particle size analysis shall include test methods for residue and sieve analysis, fineness of pulverized quicklime and hydrated lime by air permeability, particle size of pulverized limestone, and dry screening of hydrated lime, pulverized quicklime, and limestone by air jet sieving. Density measurement shall include the following test methods: apparent loose density, and apparent packed density of hydrated lime, pulverized quicklime, and limestone; specific gravity of hydrated lime products; and wet sieve analysis of agricultural liming materials.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover physical testing of quicklime and hydrated lime, and of limestone not otherwise covered in ASTM standards.
Note 1—Quicklime and hydrated lime have a high affinity for moisture and carbon dioxide. Caution should be taken to protect both hydrated and quicklime during sampling, storage, and testing (see Practice C 50).  
1.2 The test procedures appear in the following order:
  Section   Air Entrainment 8 Apparent Loose Density of Hydrated Lime, Pulverized
Quicklime, and Limestone  
19 Apparent Packed Density of Hydrated Lime, Pulverized
Quicklime, and Limestone  
20 Autoclave Expansion of Hydrated Lime  9 Dry Brightness of Pulverized Limestone 12 Dry Screening by Air Jet Sieve 18 Fineness of Pulverized Quicklime and Hydrated Lime by Air
Permeability
16 Limestone Grindability 13 Particle Size of Pulverized Limestone 17 Plasticity of Lime Putty  6 Popping and Pitting of Hydrated Lime  10 Residue and Sieve Analysis  15 Settling Rate of Hydrated Lime14 Slaking Rate of Quicklime 11 Specific Gravity of Hydrated Lime Products21 Standard Consistency of Lime Putty  5 Water Retention of Hydrated Lime 7 Wet Sieve Analysis of Agricultural Liming Materials22
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pound 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-May-2008
• ICS: 91.100.10 - Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar
• Technical Committee: C07 - Lime and Limestone
• Drafting Committee: C07.06 - Physical Tests

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C110-06 - Standard Test Methods for Physical Testing of Quicklime, Hydrated Lime, and Limestone
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2008
• Replaced By: ASTM C110-08a - Standard Test Methods for Physical Testing of Quicklime, Hydrated Lime, and Limestone
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2008
• Referred By: ASTM C1164-22 - Standard Practice for Evaluation of Limestone or Lime Uniformity From a Single Source
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2008
• Referred By: ASTM C1489-15(2022) - Standard Specification for Lime Putty for Structural Purposes
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2008
• Referred By: ASTM C141/C141M-14(2022) - Standard Specification for Hydrated Hydraulic Lime for Structural Purposes
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2008
• Referred By: ASTM C1707-18 - Standard Specification for Pozzolanic Hydraulic Lime for Structural Purposes
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2008
• Referred By: ASTM E1266-20 - Standard Practice for Processing Mixtures of Lime, Fly Ash, and Heavy Metal Wastes in Structural Fills and Other Construction Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2008
• Referred By: ASTM C1713-23 - Standard Specification for Mortars for the Repair of Historic Masonry
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2008
• Referred By: ASTM D546-17 - Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Mineral Filler for Asphalt Paving Mixtures
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2008
• Referred By: ASTM D5050-08(2023) - Standard Guide for Commercial Use of Lime Kiln Dusts and Portland Cement Kiln Dusts
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2008
• Referred By: ASTM C706-19 - Standard Specification for Limestone for Animal Feed Use
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2008
• Referred By: ASTM D6249-19 - Standard Guide for Alkaline Stabilization of Wastewater Treatment Plant Residuals
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2008
• Referred By: ASTM C737-22 - Standard Specification for Limestone for Dusting of Coal Mines
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2008
• Referred By: ASTM C1318-15a(2020) - Standard Test Method for Determination of Total Neutralizing Capability and Dissolved Calcium and Magnesium Oxide in Lime for Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD)
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2008
• Referred By: ASTM C50/C50M-13(2019) - Standard Practice for Sampling, Sample Preparation, Packaging, and Marking of Lime and Limestone Products
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2008

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C 110 – 08
Standard Test Methods for
Physical Testing of Quicklime, Hydrated Lime, and
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Limestone
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 110; 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* priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.1 These test methods cover physical testing of quicklime
and hydrated lime, and of limestone not otherwise covered in
2. Referenced Documents
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ASTM standards.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
NOTE 1—Quicklimeandhydratedlimehaveahighaffinityformoisture
C 28/C 28M Specification for Gypsum Plasters
and carbon dioxide. Caution should be taken to protect both hydrated and
C50 Practice for Sampling, Sample Preparation, Packag-
quicklime during sampling, storage, and testing (see PracticeC50).
ing, and Marking of Lime and Limestone Products
1.2 The test procedures appear in the following order:
C51 Terminology Relating to Lime and Limestone (as used
Section
by the Industry)
C91 Specification for Masonry Cement
Air Entrainment 8
C 109/C 109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of
Apparent Loose Density of Hydrated Lime, Pulverized
Quicklime, and Limestone 19
Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube
Apparent Packed Density of Hydrated Lime, Pulverized
Specimens)
Quicklime, and Limestone 20
C117 Test Method for Materials Finer than 75-µm (No.
Autoclave Expansion of Hydrated Lime 9
Dry Brightness of Pulverized Limestone 12
200) Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing
Dry Screening by Air Jet Sieve 18
C 136 Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
Fineness of Pulverized Quicklime and Hydrated Lime by Air
Permeability 16 Aggregates
Limestone Grindability 13
C 150 Specification for Portland Cement
Particle Size of Pulverized Limestone 17
C 185 Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement
Plasticity of Lime Putty 6
Popping and Pitting of Hydrated Lime 10 Mortar
Residue and Sieve Analysis 15
C 188 Test Method for Density of Hydraulic Cement
Settling Rate of Hydrated Lime 14
C 192/C 192M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete
Slaking Rate of Quicklime 11
Test Specimens in the Laboratory
Specific Gravity of Hydrated Lime Products 21
Standard Consistency of Lime Putty 5
C 204 Test Methods for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by
Water Retention of Hydrated Lime 7
Air-Permeability Apparatus
Wet Sieve Analysis of Agricultural Liming Materials 22
C 207 Specification for Hydrated Lime for Masonry Pur-
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
poses
standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
C 230/C 230M SpecificationforFlowTableforUseinTests
conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for informa-
of Hydraulic Cement
tion only and are not considered standard.
C 231 Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Concrete by the Pressure Method
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
C 305 PracticeforMechanicalMixingofHydraulicCement
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Pastes and Mortars of Plastic Consistency
C 430 Test Method for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C07 on
Lime and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C07.06 on Physical Tests.
CurrenteditionapprovedJune1,2008.PublishedJuly2008.Originallyapproved
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in 1934. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as C 110–06. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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For tests on limestone as aggregate, seeVol 04.02 of the Annual Book of ASTM contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards. For tests on limestone as building stone, see Vol 04.05 of the Annual Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Book of ASTM Standards. the ASTM website.
*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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C110–08
the 45-µm (No. 325) Sieve 5.2.1 Modified Vicat Apparatus—The apparatus, con-
C 472 Test Methods for Physical Testing of Gypsum, Gyp- structed as shown in Fig. 1, shall consist of a bracket, A,
sum Plasters and Gypsum Concrete bearing a movable brass rod, B, 6.3 mm in diameter and of
C 595 Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements suitable length to fit the Vicat
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Designation:C110–06 Designation: C 110 – 08
Standard Test Methods for
Physical Testing of Quicklime, Hydrated Lime, and
1
Limestone
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 110; 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 These test methods cover physical testing of quicklime and hydrated lime, and of limestone not otherwise covered inASTM
2
standards.
NOTE 1—Quicklime and hydrated lime have a high affinity for moisture and carbon dioxide. Caution should be taken to protect both hydrated and
quicklime during sampling, storage, and testing (see Practice C 50).
1.2 The test procedures appear in the following order:
Section
Air Entrainment 8
Apparent Loose Density of Hydrated Lime, Pulverized
Quicklime, and Limestone 19
Apparent Packed Density of Hydrated Lime, Pulverized
Quicklime, and Limestone 20
Autoclave Expansion of Hydrated Lime 9
Dry Brightness of Pulverized Limestone 12
Dry Screening by Air Jet Sieve 18
Fineness of Pulverized Quicklime and Hydrated Lime by Air
Permeability 16
Limestone Grindability 13
Particle Size of Pulverized Limestone 17
Plasticity of Lime Putty 6
Popping and Pitting of Hydrated Lime 10
Residue and Sieve Analysis 15
Settling Rate of Hydrated Lime 14
Slaking Rate of Quicklime 11
Specific Gravity of Hydrated Lime Products 21
Standard Consistency of Lime Putty 5
Water Retention of Hydrated Lime 7
Wet Sieve Analysis of Agricultural Liming Materials 22
1.3The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions
to inch-pound 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C 28/C 28M Specification for Gypsum Plasters
C 50 Practice for Sampling, Sample Preparation, Packaging, and Marking of Lime and Limestone Products
C 51 Terminology Relating to Lime and Limestone (as used by the Industry)
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C07 on Lime and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C07.06 on Physical Tests.
Current edition approved June 1, 2006.2008. Published July 2006.2008. Originally approved in 1934. Last previous edition approved in 20052006 as C110–05a.C 110–06.
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For tests on limestone as aggregate, see Vol 04.02 of the Annual Book of ASTM Standards. For tests on limestone as building stone, see Vol 04.05 of the Annual Book
of ASTM Standards.
3
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM 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.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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C110–08
C 91 Specification for Masonry Cement
C 109/C 109M TestMethodforCompressiveStrengthofHydraulicCementMortars(Using2-in.or[50-mm]CubeSpecimens)
C 117 Test Method for Materials Finer than 75-m (No. 200) Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing
C 136 Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse 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 192/C 192M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Laboratory
C 204 Test Methods for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by Air-Permeability Apparatus
C 207 Specification for Hydrated Lime for Masonry Purposes
C 230/C 230M Specification for Flow Table for Use in Tests of Hydraulic Cement
C 231 Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method
C 305 Practice for Mechanical Mixing of Hydraulic Cement Pastes and Mortars of Plastic Consistency
C 430 Test Method
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