ASTM C150/C150M-19a

Standard Specification for Portland Cement

ABSTRACT
This specification covers eight types of portland cement: type I, type IA, type II, type IIA, type III, type IIIA, type IV, and type V. The cement covered by this specification shall only contain the following ingredients: portland cement clinker; water or calcium sulfate, or both; limestone; processing additions; and air-entraining addition for air-entraining portland cement. Portland cement of each of the eight types must have the following chemical compositions: aluminum oxide, ferric oxide, magnesium oxide, sulfur trioxide, tricalcium silicate, dicalcium silicate, tricalcium aluminate, and tetracalcium aluminofernite. Applicable properties enumerated in this specification will be determined by the following test methods: air content of mortar, chemical analysis, strength, false set, fineness by air permeability, fineness by turbidimeter, heat of hydration, autoclave expansion, time of setting by gillmore needles, time of setting by vicat needles, sulfate resistance, calcium sulfate, and compressive strength. The cement shall be stored in such a manner as to permit easy access for proper inspection and identification of each shipment, and in a suitable weather-tight building that will protect the cement from dampness and minimize warehouse set.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers ten types of portland cement, as follows (see Note 2):  
1.1.1 Type I—For use when the special properties specified for any other type are not required.  
1.1.2 Type IA—Air-entraining cement for the same uses as Type I, where air-entrainment is desired.  
1.1.3 Type II—For general use, more especially when moderate sulfate resistance is desired.  
1.1.4 Type IIA—Air-entraining cement for the same uses as Type II, where air-entrainment is desired.  
1.1.5 Type II(MH)—For general use, more especially when moderate heat of hydration and moderate sulfate resistance are desired.  
1.1.6 Type II(MH)A—Air-entraining cement for the same uses as Type II(MH), where air-entrainment is desired.  
1.1.7 Type III—For use when high early strength is desired.  
1.1.8 Type IIIA—Air-entraining cement for the same use as Type III, where air-entrainment is desired.  
1.1.9 Type IV—For use when a low heat of hydration is desired.  
1.1.10 Type V—For use when high sulfate resistance is desired.
Note 1: Some cements are designated with a combined type classification, such as Type I/II, indicating that the cement meets the requirements of the indicated types and is being offered as suitable for use when either type is desired.
Note 2: Cement conforming to the requirements for all types are not carried in stock in some areas. In advance of specifying the use of cement other than Type I, determine whether the proposed type of cement is, or can be made, available.  
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. Values in SI units [or inch-pound units] shall be obtained by measurement in SI units [or inch-pound units] or by appropriate conversion, using the Rules for Conversion and Rounding given in IEEE/ASTM SI 10, of measurements made in other units [or SI units]. Values are stated in only SI units when inch-pound units are not used in practice.  
1.3 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.  
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 ...

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 11-Apr-2019
• ICS: 91.100.10 - Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar
• Technical Committee: C01 - Cement
• Drafting Committee: C01.10 - Hydraulic Cements for General Concrete Construction

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Designation:C150/C150M −19a
Standard Specification for
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Portland Cement
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C150/C150M; 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.
NOTE—Table 1, Table 4, and Fig. X1.1 were corrected and the yeardate changed on April 12, 2019.
1. Scope* be obtained by measurement in SI units [or inch-pound units]
or by appropriate conversion, using the Rules for Conversion
1.1 This specification covers ten types of portland cement,
and Rounding given in IEEE/ASTM SI 10, of measurements
as follows (see Note 2):
made in other units [or SI units]. Values are stated in only SI
1.1.1 Type I—For use when the special properties specified
units when inch-pound units are not used in practice.
for any other type are not required.
1.1.2 Type IA—Air-entraining cement for the same uses as 1.3 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes
Type I, where air-entrainment is desired. which provide explanatory material.These notes and footnotes
1.1.3 Type II—For general use, more especially when mod- (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered
erate sulfate resistance is desired. as requirements of the standard.
1.1.4 Type IIA—Air-entraining cement for the same uses as
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
Type II, where air-entrainment is desired.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
1.1.5 Type II(MH)—For general use, more especially when
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
moderate heat of hydration and moderate sulfate resistance are
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
desired.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1.1.6 Type II(MH)A—Air-entraining cement for the same
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
uses as Type II(MH), where air-entrainment is desired.
1.1.7 Type III—For use when high early strength is desired.
2. Referenced Documents
1.1.8 Type IIIA—Air-entraining cement for the same use as
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
Type III, where air-entrainment is desired.
C51Terminology Relating to Lime and Limestone (as used
1.1.9 Type IV—For use when a low heat of hydration is
by the Industry)
desired.
C109/C109MTest Method for Compressive Strength of
1.1.10 Type V—For use when high sulfate resistance is
Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube
desired.
Specimens)
NOTE 1—Some cements are designated with a combined type
C114Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Hydraulic
classification, such as Type I/II, indicating that the cement meets the
requirementsoftheindicatedtypesandisbeingofferedassuitableforuse Cement
when either type is desired.
C151/C151MTest Method for Autoclave Expansion of Hy-
NOTE 2—Cement conforming to the requirements for all types are not
draulic Cement
carried in stock in some areas. In advance of specifying the use of cement
C183/C183MPractice for Sampling and the Amount of
other than Type I, determine whether the proposed type of cement is, or
Testing of Hydraulic Cement
can be made, available.
C185Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
Mortar
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
C191TestMethodsforTimeofSettingofHydraulicCement
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
by Vicat Needle
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
C204Test Methods for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
Air-Permeability Apparatus
withthestandard.ValuesinSIunits[orinch-poundunits]shall
C219Terminology Relating to Hydraulic Cement
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C01 on
Cement and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C01.10 on Hydraulic
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Cements for General Concrete Construction. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved April 12, 2019. Published April 2019. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1940. Last previous edition approved in 2019 as C150/C150M–19. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
DOI: 10.1520/C0150_C0150M-19A. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Applicable Test II(MH) and
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Designation: C150/C150M − 19a C150/C150M − 19a
Standard Specification for
1
Portland Cement
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C150/C150M; 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.
NOTE—Table 1, Table 4, and Fig. X1.1 were corrected and the yeardate changed on April 12, 2019.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers ten types of portland cement, as follows (see Note 2):
1.1.1 Type I—For use when the special properties specified for any other type are not required.
1.1.2 Type IA—Air-entraining cement for the same uses as Type I, where air-entrainment is desired.
1.1.3 Type II—For general use, more especially when moderate sulfate resistance is desired.
1.1.4 Type IIA—Air-entraining cement for the same uses as Type II, where air-entrainment is desired.
1.1.5 Type II(MH)—For general use, more especially when moderate heat of hydration and moderate sulfate resistance are
desired.
1.1.6 Type II(MH)A—Air-entraining cement for the same uses as Type II(MH), where air-entrainment is desired.
1.1.7 Type III—For use when high early strength is desired.
1.1.8 Type IIIA—Air-entraining cement for the same use as Type III, where air-entrainment is desired.
1.1.9 Type IV—For use when a low heat of hydration is desired.
1.1.10 Type V—For use when high sulfate resistance is desired.
NOTE 1—Some cements are designated with a combined type classification, such as Type I/II, indicating that the cement meets the requirements of
the indicated types and is being offered as suitable for use when either type is desired.
NOTE 2—Cement conforming to the requirements for all types are not carried in stock in some areas. In advance of specifying the use of cement other
than Type I, determine whether the proposed type of cement is, or can be made, available.
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. Values in SI units [or inch-pound units] shall be obtained by
measurement in SI units [or inch-pound units] or by appropriate conversion, using the Rules for Conversion and Rounding given
in IEEE/ASTM SI 10, of measurements made in other units [or SI units]. Values are stated in only SI units when inch-pound units
are not used in practice.
1.3 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
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:
C51 Terminology Relating to Lime and Limestone (as used by the Industry)
C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube Specimens)
C114 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Hydraulic Cement
C151/C151M Test Method for Autoclave Expansion of Hydraulic Cement
C183/C183M Practice for Sampling and the Amount of Testing of Hydraulic Cement
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C01 on Cement and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C01.10 on Hydraulic Cements for
General Concrete Construction.
Current edition approved April 12, 2019. Published April 2019. Originally approved in 1940. Last previous edition approved in 2019 as C150/C150M – 19. DOI:
10.1520/C0150_C0150M-19A.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM 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
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