ASTM C1543

This test method is suitable for evaluation of materials and material proportions for construction purposes as well as for research and development.

This test method can be used to establish the correlation between indirect measures of the chloride-ion penetration of concrete (see Test Method C 1202) and the actual chloride-ion penetration under controlled conditions.

This test method is not intended to provide a measure of the length of service that may be expected from use of a specific concrete mixture or sealing material.

1. Scope

1.1 This test method determines the penetration of chloride ion into concrete from a sodium-chloride solution pond. This method is applicable to all types of concrete, as well as to concretes treated with systems such as sealants, penetrating sealers, or thin-bonded overlays.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.

1.3 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
C1152/C1152M Test Method for Acid-Soluble Chloride in Mortar and Concrete
C1202 Test Method for Electrical Indication of Concretes Ability to Resist Chloride Ion Penetration
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
C192/C192M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Laboratory
C672/C672M Test Method for Scaling Resistance of Concrete Surfaces Exposed to Deicing Chemicals
AASHTO Standard
T259 Method of Test for Resistance of Concrete to Chloride Ion Penetration

Index Terms

chloride; chloride content; concrete; penetration; permeability; ICS Number Code 91.100.30 (Concrete and concrete products)

Citing ASTM Standards

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