ASTM C141

1.1 This specification covers hydraulic hydrated lime for structural purposes.

1.2 Hydraulic hydrated lime may be used in the scratch or brown coat of plaster, stucco, mortar, or in portland-cement concrete either as blend, amendment, or admixture.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.

1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 10 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

C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube Specimens)
C150 Specification for Portland Cement
C151 Test Method for Autoclave Expansion of Hydraulic Cement
C184 Test Method for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by the 150-m (No. 100) and 75- m (No. 200) Sieves
C187 Test Method for Normal Consistency of Hydraulic Cement
C230 Specification for Flow Table for Use in Tests of Hydraulic Cement
C25 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Limestone, Quicklime, and Hydrated Lime
C266 Test Method for Time of Setting of Hydraulic-Cement Paste by Gillmore Needles
C305 Practice for Mechanical Mixing of Hydraulic Cement Pastes and Mortars of Plastic Consistency
C778 Specification for Standard Sand
E11 Specification for Wire-Cloth Sieves for Testing Purposes

Index Terms

compressive strength; high calcium hydraulic lime; hydraulic hydrated lime; hydraulic lime; magnesium hydraulic lime; mortar; portland cement concrete; plaster; stucco; ICS Number Code 91.100.10

Citing ASTM Standards

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