Jan 22, 2013

ASTM International Committee C07 on Lime has released the compilation, , in celebration of its 100th anniversary.

The book includes 16 peer-reviewed papers, covering such topics as historical standards development, current industry activities and potential areas for future work. Several papers present the more traditional uses of lime in asphalt, soil stabilization and paper manufacturing, and others cover:

•  Updates on common test methods for XRF analysis and free moisture;
•  Environmental applications of lime and limestone;
•  Pore size and pore volume measurement — indications of the increasing role of lime and limestone in flue gas treatment; and
•  The industry’s move toward zero-waste.
 
, is available for $72 USD in print  (232 pages; 6” x 9” soft cover; ISBN: 978-0-8031-7543-3; Stock #: STP1557) or as an e-book (ISBN: 978-0-8031-7559-4; Stock #: STP1557-EB).

To purchase ASTM publications, search by stock number on the ASTM Web site (www.astm.org), or contact ASTM Customer Relations (phone: 877-909-ASTM; sales@astm.org).

ASTM Staff Contact: Marsha Firman, Phone: 610-832-9612; mfirman@astm.org       

Release #9281