ASTM C97/C97M-15
(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 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.
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Designation:C97/C97M −15
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 5. Sampling
1.1 These test methods cover the tests for determining the 5.1 The sample shall be selected to represent a true average
absorption and bulk specific gravity of all types of dimension
of the type or grade of stone under consideration and shall be
stone, except slate. ofthequalitysuppliedtothemarketunderthetypedesignation
to be tested. The sample may be selected by the purchaser or
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
his authorized representative from the quarried stone or taken
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
from the natural ledge and shall be of adequate size to permit
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
the preparation of at least five test specimens. When percep-
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
tible variations occur, the purchaser may select as many
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
samples as are necessary for determining the range in proper-
with the standard.
ties.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address the safety
NOTE1—RefertoGuideC1799foradditionalinformationonselecting,
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility preparing, and conditioning test specimens.
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and
6. Test Specimens
health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
6.1 The specimens may be cubes, prisms, cylinders, or any
regular form with least dimension not under 2 in. [50 mm] and
2. Referenced Documents
greatest dimension not over 3 in. [75 mm] but the ratio of
2
2.1 ASTM Standards: volume to surface area shall not be less than 0.3 nor greater
than0.5whenmeasuringininches[8and12.5whenmeasuring
C119Terminology Relating to Dimension Stone
C1799Guide to Dimension Stone Test Specimen Sampling in millimetres]. All surfaces shall be reasonably smooth. Saw
or core drill surfaces are considered satisfactory, but rougher
and Preparation
surfaces shall be finished with No. 80 abrasive. No chisels or
similar tools shall be used at any stage of preparing the
3. Terminology
specimens.
3.1 Definitions—All definitions are in accordance with Ter-
6.2 Prepare at least five specimens from each sample.
minology C119.
6.3 The same specimens may be used to determine both
4. Significance and Use
water absorption and bulk specific gravity. In this case, follow
the procedures in 7.1 – 7.3 and 10.1, and issue a single report
4.1 These test methods are useful in indicating the differ-
containing all information required in 9 and 13. Alternatively,
ences in absorption between the various dimension stones.
separatespecimensmaybepreparedfromthesameordifferent
These test methods also provide one element in comparing
samples. In this case, follow the applicable procedure for
stones of the same type.
separate determination and reporting of water absorption or
bulk specific gravity, or both.
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C18 on
7. Procedure
Dimension Stone and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C18.01 on Test
Methods.
7.1 Dry the specimens for 48 h in a ventilated oven at a
CurrenteditionapprovedMay1,2015.PublishedJuly2015.Originallyapproved
temperature of 140 6 4°F [60 6 2°C]. At the 46th, 47th, and
in 1930. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as C97–09. DOI: 10.1520/C0097
_C0097M-15.
48th hour, weigh the specimens to ensure that the weight is the
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same. If the weight continues to drop, continue to dry the
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
specimensuntiltherearethreesuccessivehourlyreadingswith
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. the same weight.
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7.2 After drying, cool the specimens in the room for 30 min
and weigh. When the specimens cannot be weighed immedi-
ately after cooling, store them in a desiccator. Determine the
weights to the nearest 0.0005 oz [0.01 g].
7.3 Immerse the specimens completely in filtered or dis-
tilledwaterat72 64°F[22 62°C]for48h.Attheendofthis
pe
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Designation: C97/C97M − 09 C97/C97M − 15
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 Units—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 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:
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
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.
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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 April 1, 2009May 1, 2015. Published April 2009July 2015. Originally approved in 1930. Last previous edition approved in 20082009 as
C97–02(2008).C97–09. DOI: 10.1520/C0097_C0097M-09.10.1520/C0097_C0097M-15.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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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 10.1, and issue a single report containing all information required in 9 and 13. Alternatively, separate
specimens may be prepared from the same or different samples. In this case, follow the applicable procedure for separate
determination and reporting of water absorption or bulk specific gravity, or both.
7. Procedure
7.1 Dry the specimens for 48 h in a ventilated oven at a temperature of 140 6 4°F [60 6 2°C]. At the 46th, 47th, and 48th hour,
weigh the specimens to ensure that the weight is the same. If the weight continues to drop, continue to d
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