ASTM C1164

This practice is designed to present in a standardized format information on the variability of limestone or lime from a single source over a period of time. It can be applied to all materials covered in Test Methods C 25 and C 110, and Specification C 141.

1. Scope

1.1 This practice is intended for use in instances where the purchaser desires information on the uniformity of limestone or lime produced at a single source. It is intended that this test method normally be used for the predominant material manufactured at a plant. Guidelines for sampling, testing and presentation of results (Table 1) are given.

1.2 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

ASTM Standards
C110 Test Methods for Physical Testing of Quicklime, Hydrated Lime, and Limestone
C141 Specification for Hydraulic Hydrated Lime for Structural Purposes
C25 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Limestone, Quicklime, and Hydrated Lime
C50 Methods of Sampling, Inspection, Packing, and Marking of Lime and Limestone Products
C51 Terminology Relating to Lime and Limestone (As Used by the Industry)

Index Terms

hydrated lime; limestone; product uniformity; quick-lime; sampling; ICS Number Code 91.100.10 (Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar)

Citing ASTM Standards

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