ASTM C610-09

Standard Specification for Molded Expanded Perlite Block and Pipe Thermal Insulation

ABSTRACT
This specification covers molded expanded perlite block, fittings, and pipe thermal insulation intended for use on surfaces with temperatures of certain range. The insulation shall not have visible defects that will adversely affect its service qualities. Different test methods shall be performed in order to determine the properties of the block, fitting, and pipe insulations: density, apparent thermal conductivity, linear shrinkage after heat soaking, flexural strength, compressive strength, weight loss by tumbling, moisture content, water absorption after heat aging, surface bearing characteristics, hot-surface performance, and stress corrosion cracking of austenitic stainless steel.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers molded expanded perlite block, fittings, and pipe thermal insulation intended for use on surfaces with temperatures between 80 to 1200°F (27 to 649°C).
1.2 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.
1.3 When the installation or use of thermal insulation materials, accessories, and systems may pose safety or health problems, the manufacturer shall provide the user appropriate current information regarding any known problems associated with the recommended use of the company's products and shall also recommend protective measures to be employed in their safe utilization. The following safety caveat applies only to the test methods portion of 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2009
• ICS: 91.100.60 - Thermal and sound insulating materials
• Technical Committee: C16 - Thermal Insulation
• Drafting Committee: C16.20 - Homogeneous Inorganic Thermal Insulations

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C610-07 - Standard Specification for Molded Expanded Perlite Block and Pipe Thermal Insulation
• Effective Date: 01-May-2009
• Replaced By: ASTM C610-09e1 - Standard Specification for Molded Expanded Perlite Block and Pipe Thermal Insulation
• Effective Date: 01-May-2009
• Referred By: ASTM C1696-20 - Standard Guide for Industrial Thermal Insulation Systems
• Effective Date: 01-May-2009
• Referred By: ASTM C1558-19 - Standard Guide for Development of Standard Data Records for Computerization of Thermal Transmission Test Data for Thermal Insulation
• Effective Date: 01-May-2009
• Referred By: ASTM F683-23 - Standard Practice for Selection and Application of Thermal Insulation for Piping and Machinery
• Effective Date: 01-May-2009

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C610 – 09
Standard Specification for
Molded Expanded Perlite Block and Pipe Thermal
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Insulation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C610; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope C177 Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measure-
ments and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of
1.1 This specification covers molded expanded perlite
the Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus
block, fittings, and pipe thermal insulation intended for use on
C203 Test Methods for Breaking Load and Flexural Prop-
surfaces with temperatures between 80 to 1200°F (27 to
erties of Block-Type Thermal Insulation
649°C).
C302 Test Method for Density and Dimensions of Pre-
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
formed Pipe-Covering-Type Thermal Insulation
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
C303 Test Method for Dimensions and Density of Pre-
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
formed Block and Board−Type Thermal Insulation
and are not considered standard.
C335 Test Method for Steady-State Heat Transfer Proper-
1.3 When the installation or use of thermal insulation
ties of Pipe Insulation
materials, accessories, and systems may pose safety or health
C356 Test Method for Linear Shrinkage of Preformed
problems, the manufacturer shall provide the user appropriate
High-Temperature Thermal Insulation Subjected to Soak-
current information regarding any known problems associated
ing Heat
withtherecommendeduseofthecompany’sproductsandshall
C390 Practice for Sampling and Acceptance of Thermal
also recommend protective measures to be employed in their
Insulation Lots
safeutilization.Thefollowingsafetycaveatappliesonlytothe
C411 Test Method for Hot-Surface Performance of High-
test methods portion of this specification: This standard does
Temperature Thermal Insulation
not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any,
C421 Test Method for Tumbling Friability of Preformed
associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
Block-Type and Preformed Pipe-Covering-Type Thermal
standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices
Insulation
and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior
C450 Practice for Fabrication of Thermal Insulating Fitting
to use.
Covers for NPS Piping, and Vessel Lagging
2. Referenced Documents
C518 Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission
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Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus
2.1 ASTM Standards:
C585 Practice for Inner and Outer Diameters of Thermal
C165 Test Method for Measuring Compressive Properties
Insulation for Nominal Sizes of Pipe and Tubing
of Thermal Insulations
C795 Specification for Thermal Insulation for Use in Con-
C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
tact with Austenitic Stainless Steel
C1045 PracticeforCalculatingThermalTransmissionProp-
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on erties Under Steady-State Conditions
Thermal Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.20 on
C1058 Practice for Selecting Temperatures for Evaluating
Homogeneous Inorganic Thermal Insulations.
and Reporting Thermal Properties of Thermal Insulation
Current edition approved May 1, 2009. Published May 2009. Originally
C1616 Test Method for Determining the Moisture Content
approved in 1967. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as C610–07. DOI:
10.1520/C0610-09.
of Organic and Inorganic Insulation Materials by Weight
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E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Building Materials
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
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C610 – 09
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E136 Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical deviation from concentricity shall not exceed ⁄8 in. (3.2 mm)
Tube Furnace at 750°C or 5% of the wall thickness, whichever is greater.
5.2.3 Half-Section Balance—The plane formed by the split
3. Terminology
between half sections shall include the cylindrical axis. Devia-
tion of the split plane from the cylinder axis over the 36 or
3.1 General—Terminology C168 shall be considered as
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39.37-in. (914 or 1000-mm) length shall not exceed ⁄8
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Designation:C610–07 Designation: C 610 – 09
Standard Specification for
Molded Expanded Perlite Block and Pipe Thermal
1
Insulation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 610; 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 molded expanded perlite block, fittings, and pipe thermal insulation intended for use on surfaces
with temperatures between 80 to 1200°F (27 to 649°C).
1.2The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
1.2 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.
1.3 When the installation or use of thermal insulation materials, accessories, and systems may pose safety or health problems,
the manufacturer shall provide the user appropriate current information regarding any known problems associated with the
recommended use of the company’s products and shall also recommend protective measures to be employed in their safe
utilization. The following safety caveat applies only to the test methods portion of 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C 165 Test Method for Measuring Compressive Properties of Thermal Insulations
C 168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
C 177 Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measurements and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the
Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus
C 203 Test Methods for Breaking Load and Flexural Properties of Block-Type Thermal Insulation
C 302 Test Method for Density and Dimensions of Preformed Pipe-Covering-Type Thermal Insulation
C 303 Test Method for Dimensions and Density of Preformed Block and BoardType Thermal Insulation
C 335 Test Method for Steady-State Heat Transfer Properties of Pipe Insulation
C 356 Test Method for Linear Shrinkage of Preformed High-Temperature Thermal Insulation Subjected to Soaking Heat
C 390 Practice for Sampling and Acceptance of Thermal Insulation Lots
C411 Test Method for Hot-Surface Performance of High-Temperature Thermal Insulation
C 421 Test Method for Tumbling Friability of Preformed Block-Type and Preformed Pipe-Covering-Type Thermal Insulation
C 450 Practice for Fabrication of Thermal Insulating Fitting Covers for NPS Piping, and Vessel Lagging
C 518 Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus
C 585 Practice for Inner and Outer Diameters of Thermal Insulation for Nominal Sizes of Pipe and Tubing C692Test Method
for Evaluating
the Influence
of Thermal In-
sulations on
External Stress
Corrosion
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on Thermal Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.20 on Homogeneous
Inorganic Thermal Insulations.
Current edition approved April 15, 2007. Published April 2007. Originally approved in 1967. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as C610–05.
Current edition approved May 1, 2009. Published May 2009. Originally approved in 1967. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as C 610 – 07.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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C610–09
Cracking Ten-
dency of Aus-
tenitic Stain-
less Steel
C 795 Specification for Thermal Insulation for Use in Contact with Austenitic Stainless Steel
C 1045 Practice for Calculating Thermal Transmission Properties Under Steady-State Conditions
C 1058 Practice for Selecting Temperatures for Evaluating and Reportin
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