EN 196-6:2018

Methods of testing cement - Part 6: Determination of fineness

This European Standard describes three methods of determining the fineness of cement.
The sieving method serves only to demonstrate the presence of coarse cement particles. This method is primarily suited to checking and controlling the production process.
The air-jet sieving method measures the retention on sieving and is suitable for particles which substantially pass a 2,0 mm test sieve. It may be used to determine the particle size distribution of agglomerates of very fine particles. This method may be used with test sieves in a range of aperture sizes, e.g. 63 μm and 90 μm.
The air permeability method (Blaine) measures the specific surface area (mass related surface area) by comparison with a reference material sample. The determination of the specific surface area serves primarily to check the consistency of the grinding process of one and the same plant. This method only enables a limited assessment of the properties of the cement in use.
NOTE   The air permeability method may not give significant results for cements containing ultrafine materials.
The methods are applicable to all the cements defined in EN 197.

Prüfverfahren für Zement - Teil 6: Bestimmung der Mahlfeinheit

Diese Europäische Norm beschreibt drei Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Mahlfeinheit von Zement.
Das Siebverfahren dient nur dem Nachweis von groben Zementpartikeln. Dieses Prüfverfahren eignet sich in erster Linie für die Kontrolle und Steuerung des Herstellungsprozesses.
Mit dem Luftstrahl-Siebverfahren wird der Siebrückstand ermittelt. Das Verfahren eignet sich für Partikel, die im Wesentlichen ein 2,0-mm-Prüfsieb passieren, und darf zur Bestimmung der Korngrößenverteilung von Agglomeraten sehr feiner Partikel verwendet werden. Bei Anwendung des Verfahrens dürfen Prüfsiebe mit verschiedenen Maschenweiten, z. B. 63 µm und 90 µm, verwendet werden.
Mit dem Luftdurchlässigkeitsverfahren (nach Blaine) wird die spezifische Oberfläche (massenbezogene Ober¬fläche) im Vergleich zur Oberfläche einer Referenzprobe gemessen. Die Bestimmung der spezifischen Ober¬fläche dient in erster Linie der Kontrolle der Gleichmäßigkeit des Mahlprozesses in einem Werk. Eine Beurteilung der Gebrauchseigenschaften des Zements ist hiermit nur in begrenztem Umfang möglich.
ANMERKUNG   Im Falle von Zementen, die sehr feines Material enthalten, kann es vorkommen, dass das Luftdurchlässig¬keitsverfahren keine aussagekräftigen Ergebnisse liefert.
Die Verfahren sind für alle in EN 197 definierten Zemente anwendbar.

Méthodes d'essai des ciments - Détermination de la finesse

La présente Norme européenne décrit trois méthodes de détermination de la finesse du ciment.
La méthode par tamisage sert uniquement à détecter la présence de grosses particules de ciment. Cette méthode d’essai convient avant tout à la vérification et au contrôle du procédé de production.
La méthode par tamisage à jet d’air mesure le refus de tamisage et convient aux particules qui passent effectivement à travers un tamis d’essai de dimension d’ouverture 2,0 mm et elle peut être utilisée pour déterminer la granulométrie des grumeaux constitués de particules très fines. Cette méthode fait appel à des tamis d’essais dans une série d’ouverture, par exemple, 63 µm et 90 µm..
La méthode de perméabilité à l’air (Blaine) mesure la surface spécifique (surface spécifique de masse) par comparaison avec un échantillon d’un ciment de référence. La détermination de la surface spécifique sert avant tout à vérifier la constance du procédé de broyage d’une seule et même installation. Cette méthode ne permet qu’un jugement limité des propriétés du ciment utilisé.
NOTE : La méthode de perméabilité à l’air peut ne pas donner des résultats significatifs pour les ciments qui contiennent des matières ultrafines
Les méthodes sont applicables à tous les ciments définis dans l’EN 197-1.

Metode preskušanja cementa - 6. del: Določanje finosti

Ta evropski standard opisuje tri metode določanja finosti cementa.
Metoda sejanja je namenjena samo za dokazovanje prisotnosti grobih cementnih delcev. Ta metoda je primerna predvsem za preverjanje in nadzor proizvodnega procesa.
Metoda za sejanje z zračnim curkom meri zadrževanje pri sejanju in je primerna za delce, ki v večji meri prehajajo skozi preskusno sito velikosti 2,0 mm. Lahko se uporablja za določanje razporeditve velikosti delcev v aglomeratih zelo finih delcev. Ta metoda se lahko uporablja s preskusnimi siti z različnimi velikostmi odprtin npr. 63 μm in 90 μm.
Pri (Blainovi) metodi s prepustnostjo zraka se izmeri specifična površina (površina, povezana z maso) v primerjavi z vzorcem referenčnega materiala. Določanje specifične površine je namenjeno predvsem za preverjanje doslednosti postopka mletja v istem obratu. Ta metoda omogoča le omejeno oceno lastnosti uporabljenega cementa.
OPOMBA:   Metoda s prepustnostjo zraka morda ne bo zagotovila pomembnih rezultatov za cemente z ultrafinimi materiali.
Te metode se uporabljajo za vse cemente, določene v standardu EN 197.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 18-Dec-2018
• Withdrawal Date: 29-Jun-2019
• ICS: 91.100.10 - Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 51 - Cement and building limes
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 51/WG 15 - Revision of methods of testing cement
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 04-Jun-2024
• Completion Date: 14-Apr-2025
• Ref Project: SIST EN 196-6:2019 - Methods of testing cement - Part 6: Determination of fineness

Relations

• Replaces: EN 196-6:2010 - Methods of testing cement - Part 6: Determination of fineness
• Effective Date: 08-Jun-2022

Overview

EN 196-6:2018 - Methods of testing cement - Part 6: Determination of fineness (CEN) specifies three standard laboratory methods for assessing the fineness of cement. Fineness is an important quality attribute affecting cement hydration, setting and strength development. The standard describes:

• Sieving method (presence of coarse particles),
• Air-jet sieving method (retention on sieving / particle-size distribution of agglomerates),
• Air permeability (Blaine) method (specific surface area measured by air flow).

These methods apply to the cements defined in EN 197-1 and are intended for production control and quality assurance.

Key topics

• Purpose of each method:
  • Sieving method: quick check for coarse particles; suited to production control. Typical sample mass: 25 g; example mesh sizes include 90 µm.
  • Air-jet sieving: measures retention and can characterise agglomerates of very fine particles; suitable for material that largely passes a 2.0 mm test sieve. Common test sieve apertures: 63 µm and 90 µm.
  • Air permeability (Blaine) method: determines specific surface area by timing air flow through a compacted cement bed and calibrating against a reference material. Used to monitor grinding consistency.
• Apparatus and sample preparation requirements: standardised sieves, permeability cell, plunger, perforated disc and calibrated manometer; procedures for dispersing agglomerates and forming compacted beds are specified.
• Calibration and checking: reference materials and periodic sieve checks (sieve factor F, typically 1.00 ± 0.20) are required. The standard gives repeatability/reproducibility guidance for the sieving method (sr = 0.2 %, sR = 0.3 %).
• Limitations: Blaine (air permeability) may be insensitive for cements containing ultrafine materials; results are comparative and mainly useful for consistency checks at a single plant rather than absolute performance prediction.

Applications

• Quality control in cement production - monitoring grinding performance and detecting coarse fractions.
• Laboratory testing in cement and construction materials labs for specification compliance.
• Research into particle-size effects on hydration and early strength.
• Contracting and materials verification in precast, ready-mix and specialty cement manufacturing.

Who uses this standard

• Cement manufacturers and plant QC teams
• Independent testing laboratories and conformity assessment bodies
• Concrete producers, materials engineers and researchers
• Standards bodies and regulatory agencies enforcing cement specifications

Related standards

• EN 197-1 (cement composition and specifications)
• EN 196 series (other cement test methods)
• ISO 3310-1, ISO 565 (test sieve specifications)

Keywords: EN 196-6:2018, determination of fineness, cement fineness testing, Blaine method, air-jet sieving, sieving method, specific surface area, EN 197-1.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Prüfverfahren für Zement - Teil 6: Bestimmung der MahlfeinheitMéthodes d'essai des ciments - Partie 6 : Détermination de la finesseMethods of testing cement - Part 6: Determination of fineness91.100.10Cement. Mavec. Apno. MaltaCement. Gypsum. Lime. MortarICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 196-6:2018SIST EN 196-6:2019en,fr,de01-februar-2019SIST EN 196-6:2019SLOVENSKI
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in subclause 4.10, new data for standard deviation of the repeatability and reproducibility have been introduced. A list of all parts in the EN 196 series can be found on the CEN website. According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. SIST EN 196-6:2019

The air permeability method (Blaine) measures the specific surface area (surface area related to mass) by comparison with a reference material sample. The determination of the specific surface area serves primarily to check the consistency of the grinding process of one and the same plant. This method only enables a limited assessment to be made of the properties of the cement in use. NOTE The air permeability method may not give significant results for cements containing ultrafine materials. The methods are applicable to all the cements defined in EN 197-1. 2 Normative references The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 197-1, Cement - Part 1: Composition, specifications and conformity criteria for common cements ISO 383, Laboratory glassware — Interchangeable conical ground joints ISO 565, Test sieves — Metal wire cloth, perforated metal plate and electroformed sheet — Nominal sizes of openings ISO 3310-1, Test sieves — Technical requirements and testing — Part 1: Test sieves of metal wire cloth ISO 4803, Laboratory glassware — Borosilicate glass tubing 3 Sieving method 3.1 Principle The fineness of cement is measured by sieving it on standard sieves. The mass proportion of cement of which the grain sizes are larger than the specified mesh size is thus determined. A reference sample having a known mass proportion of material coarser than the specified mesh size is used for checking the specified sieve. 3.2 Apparatus 3.2.1 Test sieve, comprising a firm, durable, non-corrodible, cylindrical frame of 150 mm to 200 mm nominal diameter and 40 mm to 100 mm depth, fitted with, e.g. 90 µm, mesh sieve cloth of woven stainless steel, or other abrasion-resisting and non-corrodible metal wire. SIST EN 196-6:2019

All sieves will wear slowly and consequently their sieve factor, F, will slowly change. 3.5 Expression of results Report the value of R to the nearest 0,1 %, as the residue, the sieve mesh size and details of the cement tested. The standard deviation of the repeatability and reproducibility are: Repeatability (sr): sr = 0,2 % Reproducibility (sR): sR = 0,3 % Where there is local difficulty in obtaining ISO standard sieves, the same procedure can be followed with the nearest available standard sieve but the report should state on which standard sieve mesh the cement residue has been determined. 4 Air permeability method (Blaine method) 4.1 Principle The fineness of cement is measured as specific surface area by observing the time taken for a fixed quantity of air to flow through a compacted cement bed of specified dimensions and porosity. Under standardized conditions the specific surface area of cement is proportional to
¾t where t is the time for a given quantity of air to flow through the compacted cement bed. The number and size range of individual pores in the specified bed are determined by the cement particle size distribution, which also determines the time for the specified air flow. The method is comparative rather than absolute and therefore a reference sample of known specific surface area is required for calibration of the apparatus. 4.2 Apparatus 4.2.1 Permeability cell. The cell shall be a rigid right cylinder of the dimensions and tolerances shown in Figure 1 a). It shall be of austenitic stainless steel or other abrasion-resisting, non-corrodible material. The top and bottom faces shall be flat and normal to the axis of the cylinder, as shall the upper surface of the ledge at the bottom of the cell. The outer surface of the cylinder shall be tapered to form an airtight fit with the conical socket with joint 19/34 of the manometer in accordance to ISO 383. 4.2.2 Perforated disc. The disc shall be of non-corrodible metal, perforated with 30 to 40 holes of 1 mm diameter, and shall have the dimensions and tolerances shown in Figure 1 b). When in position on the ledge in the cell, its plane surfaces shall be normal to the axis of the cell. 4.2.3 Plunger. The plunger is a piston, capable of sliding freely in the measuring cell by means of a clearance to be applied in such a way that, when the cap of the plunger comes to rest on the upper face of the cell cylinder, a distance of (15 ± 1) mm will be maintained between the upper face of the perforated disc and the lower face of the piston. This piston shall be provided with a flat connected to an annulus around the head to enable air to escape. SIST EN 196-6:2019

a) Cell b) Perforated disc
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c) Plunger d) Manometer Key 1 piston 7 manometer 2 flat for air vent 8, 9, 10, 11 etched lines 3 cell 12 conical joint for cell 4 compacted cement disc 13 stopcock 5 filter paper disc 14 rubber tube 6 perforated disc 15 aspirator bulb
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A plunger shall only be used with a cell of the specified dimensions and tolerances such that, when used together, the specified distance between the upper face of the perforated disc and the lower face of the piston is satisfied. 4.2.4 Manometer. The manometer shall be a rigidly and vertically mounted U-tube of borosilicate glass tubing conforming to ISO 4803 arranged as in Figure 1d) and having the dimensions and tolerances shown in that figure. One ar
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