Ceramic tiles - Part 10: Determination of moisture expansion

This document specifies a method for determining the moisture expansion of ceramic tiles.

Carreaux et dalles céramiques — Partie 10: Détermination de la dilatation à l'humidité

Le présent document prescrit une méthode pour la détermination de la dilatation à l’humidité des carreaux céramiques.

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
27-Jun-2021
Technical Committee
ISO/TC 189 - Ceramic tile
Current Stage
6060 - International Standard published
Start Date
28-Jun-2021
Due Date
03-Jan-2022
Completion Date
28-Jun-2021

Relations

Effective Date
06-Jun-2022
Effective Date
10-Sep-2016

Overview

ISO 10545-10:2021 is an international standard that specifies a precise method for determining the moisture expansion of ceramic tiles. Moisture expansion refers to the dimensional changes ceramic tiles undergo when exposed to moisture, particularly accelerated expansion caused by immersion in boiling water. This standard ensures consistent measurement procedures to assess this important physical property, which impacts tile performance and installation quality.

Developed by ISO Technical Committee ISO/TC 189 in collaboration with CEN/TC 67, the second edition of this standard updates and refines previous methods to provide reliable, reproducible test results that support quality control, product development, and compliance verification in the ceramics industry.

Key Topics

  • Test Principle: The method measures the proportional change in the length of reheated ceramic tiles after immersion in boiling water for 24 hours. This accelerated testing simulates moisture-related effects to predict tile behavior in use.

  • Test Specimens: Whole tiles or cut specimens fitting size criteria are tested. Tiles with nominal areas ≤3600 cm² are generally tested whole, while larger tiles require specimens cut from the center with minimum dimensions.

  • Apparatus Required:

    • Measuring frame with micrometer or precise dial gauge (accuracy ≥0.01%)
    • Nickel steel (Invar) reference bars
    • Kiln capable of 600 °C firing with controlled heating rates
    • Boiling apparatus for maintaining distilled or deionized water at boiling temperature for the test duration
  • Procedure:

    1. Refiring specimens in a kiln at controlled rates to stabilize their structure
    2. Measuring initial length under stabilized ambient conditions
    3. Immersing in boiling water for 24 hours without contact between specimens or container walls
    4. Measuring length after boiling to determine dimensional changes
  • Results Expression: Moisture expansion is calculated as the proportional change in length, expressed either in millimeters per meter or as a percentage using standard formulas to support benchmarking and specification adherence.

  • Test Reporting: The report must include references to the standard, descriptions of tiles and specimen sizes, individual and average moisture expansion results, with emphasis on the maximum values recorded.

  • Additional Remarks: Annex A discusses typical moisture expansion behavior, noting that most glazed and unglazed tiles show negligible natural expansion. However, expansions beyond 0.06% may cause issues in the presence of inadequate fixing or climatic variations, especially on fresh concrete substrates.

Applications

ISO 10545-10:2021 serves multiple practical purposes in ceramic tile manufacturing and construction:

  • Quality Control: Manufacturers can ensure tiles meet design specifications for moisture stability, minimizing risks of warping or failure after installation.

  • Product Development: R&D teams use the method to test new ceramic compositions or glazing treatments for robustness against moisture-induced deformation.

  • Contractor Assurance: Builders and installers gain confidence in tile performance, especially in wet environments or where substrates might influence tile behavior.

  • Standards Compliance: Supports certification processes and regulatory checks by providing a standardized test method that is internationally recognized.

  • Troubleshooting: Helps diagnose installation failures linked to moisture expansion, informing better fixing practices and substrate preparation.

Related Standards

ISO 10545-10:2021 forms part of the comprehensive ISO 10545 series on ceramic tile testing, which covers:

  • Dimensional and surface quality (ISO 10545-2)
  • Water absorption (ISO 10545-3)
  • Breaking strength and modulus of rupture (ISO 10545-4)
  • Resistance to thermal shock (ISO 10545-9)
  • Chemical resistance (ISO 10545-13)

Together, these standards provide a robust framework for evaluating ceramic tile properties to ensure durability, safety, and aesthetic integrity.


Keywords: ISO 10545-10, ceramic tiles, moisture expansion, tile testing, dimensional stability, moisture-induced deformation, tile quality control, boiler water immersion test, tile standards, ISO ceramic tile testing, moisture expansion measurement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

ISO 10545-10:2021 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Ceramic tiles - Part 10: Determination of moisture expansion". This standard covers: This document specifies a method for determining the moisture expansion of ceramic tiles.

This document specifies a method for determining the moisture expansion of ceramic tiles.

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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 10545-10
Second edition
2021-06
Corrected version
2021-09
Ceramic tiles —
Part 10:
Determination of moisture expansion
Carreaux et dalles céramiques —
Partie 10: Détermination de la dilatation à l'humidité
Reference number
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ISO 2021
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Principle . 1
5 Apparatus . 1
6 Test specimens. 2
7 Procedure. 2
7.1 Refiring . 2
7.2 Treatment in boiling water . 2
8 Expression of results . 2
9 Test report . 3
Annex A (informative) Remarks on the moisture expansion of ceramic tiles .4
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— modification of Clause 6 "Test specimens".
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NORME ISO
INTERNATIONALE 10545-10
Deuxième édition
2021-06
Version corrigée
2021-09
Carreaux et dalles céramiques —
Partie 10:
Détermination de la dilatation à
l'humidité
Ceramic tiles —
Part 10: Determination of moisture expansion
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Sommaire Page
Avant-propos .iv
1 Domaine d'application . 1
2 Références normatives . 1
3 Termes et définitions . 1
4 Principe . 1
5 Appareillage . 1
6 Éprouvettes . 2
7 Mode opératoire. 2
7.1 Recuisson . 2
7.2 Traitement à l'eau bouillante . 2
8 Expression des résultats. 3
9 Rapport d’essai . 3
Annexe A (informative) Remarques sur la dilatation à l’humidité de carreaux céramiques .4
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Le présent document a été élaboré par le comité technique ISO/TC 189, Carreaux en céramique, en
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de normalisation (CEN) conformément à l’Accord de coopération technique entre l’ISO et le CEN (Accord
de Vienne).
Cette deuxième édition annule et remplace la première édition (ISO 10545-10:1995), qui a fait l’objet
d’une révision technique.
Les principales modifications par rapport à l’édition précédente sont les suivantes:
— ajout de l’Article 2 «Références normatives», les articles suivants ont été renumérotés;
— modification de l’Article 6 «Éprouvettes».
La présente version corrigée de l'ISO 10545-10:2021 inclut les corrections suivantes:
— dans l’Article 6, le nombre d'éprouvettes pour les carreaux d'une surface nominale ≤3600 cm a été
incorrectement indiqué comme étant de 3. Ce nombre a été supprimé.
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