ASTM C22 / C22M

1.1 This specification covers gypsum, calcium sulfate combined with two molecules of water in crystalline form and having the approximate chemical formula CaSO42H2O.

1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI (metric) are to be regarded separately as the standard. Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system shall be used independently of the other. Values from the two systems shall not be combined.

1.3 The text of this specification 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 specification.

2. Referenced Documents

C11 Terminology Relating to Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems
C471M Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Gypsum and Gypsum Products [Metric]
C472 Test Methods for Physical Testing of Gypsum, Gypsum Plasters and Gypsum Concrete

Index Terms

calcium sulfate; gypsum; ICS Number Code 91.100.10

Citing ASTM Standards

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