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‘This ltrs sendard as dc Deslpment ot aterationa Sia ee a Designation: 6/50/61 80K= frm ASTIteatcral Jokes 7565467 Standai Portland Cement! Lv Seat amos cies oe eo area aro te sc. Thisrpyhasbee ae by he Drea for Standards and Quality (STAMEQ) under cense Email: euchuen@evn.govin This sandal sas under the ise desigaton C1SOCSOM; the number immedi following the designation edicts the year of rgnal adoption of in he cave of eso, the yea of last evson, A number in pureshees nds the yea of fat reapproval ‘superset epion ()indiates an editorial change snc the lst revision or eapeoval 1, Seope* 1.1 This specification covers ten types of portland cement, as Follows (see Note 2): 1.1.1 Type [For general use, when the special properties specified for any other type are not required 1.1.2 Type JA—Air-entraining cement for the same uses as Type I, where air-entrainment is desired, 1.13 Type 1I—For general use, more especially when mod- crate sulfate resistance is desired. LL4 Type 1IA—Airentraining cement for the same uses as ‘Type HI, where ar-entrainment is desired. L.LS Type II(MH)—For general use, more especially when moderate heat of hydration and moderate sulfate resistance are desired. 1.1.6 Type M(MHJA—Air-entraining cement for the same uses as Type I(MH), where sir-entrainment is desired. 1.17 Type Ill—For use when high early strength is desired. 118 Type HJA—Airentraining cement forthe same use as ‘Type IM, where airentrainment is desired. 1.1.9 Type 1V—For use when a low heat of hydration is desired. 1.110 Type V—For use when high sulfate resistance is desired. Nore 1—Some cements are designated with » combined ype clesifcaton, such gs Type 1M, indicating thatthe cement meets the Tequiemens ofthe indicated types and is bing fered a sultabe for se when ether type i desired. Nore Cement conforming to the requirements forall types are not cae in tek in some areas. Ih advance of specifying the we of cement ‘other tan Type I determine whether the proposed ype of cements orca te made aval, 1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values sated each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard, Values in SI units for inch-pound unit] shall be obtained by measurement in SI units (or inch-pound units} "This specication ie under the jordin of ASTM Commitee COL on Cement and is the dct responsibilty of Subcommitee CD10 on Hysuie (Cement for Genel Conese Constaction ‘Current eon spproved July 15, 2021, Polished August 2021. Originally approved la 1980. Lat previo eon approved in 2020 a8 CLSDCASOM 20. DOK: 1015200150, c0150M21 cr by appropriate conversion, using the Rules for Conversion and Rounding given in IEEE/ASTM SI 10, of measurements ‘made in other units [or ST units). Values are stated in only SI units when inch-pound units are not used in practice. 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 standard 14 This international standard was developed in accor dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- ization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- ‘mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee, 2. Referenced Documents 21 ASTM Standards:* C51 Terminology Relating to Lime and Limestone (as Used by the Industry) C1O9/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of ‘Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50 mm] Cube Specimens) C114 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Hydraulic Cement CIS1/C151M Test Method for Autoclave Expansion of Hy- draulic Cement C183/C183M Practice for Sampling and the Amount of Testing of Hydraulic Cement C185 Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement Mortar C191 Test Methods for Time of Setting of Hydraulic Cement by Vicat Needle (€204 Test Methods for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by Air Permeability Apparatus 219 Terminology Relating to Hydraulic and Other Inor- ganic Cements €226 Specification for Ait-Entraining Additions for Use in the Manufacture of Air-Entraining Hydraulic Cement 2 For referenced ASTM sandals, vs the ASTM website, wawstmer, ‘onatt ASTM Cosimer Service at service astm or. For Anal Book of ASTHL ‘Standards volume infomation refer tothe stndud's Documert Summary page on the AST wets ‘A Summary of Changes section appears atthe end of this standard ‘cog © ASTM rman 60 Su Hab Di, PO Bax TCE, Wet Cnshhacan PA O80. Ue Snes Copyright by ASTM Int ll sighs egred); Sun Aug 29 2226:57 EDT 2021 Bava piney SO STARES ; ( pursuant License Agreement No Farther reprodctons authors ‘so: Cnpiy nu nansimang Luks (HEN) Nottor resale, 2022-06-23; End usr Ms. NN Gy c1sorc1som - 21 (C266 Test Method for Time of Setting of Hydraulic-Cement Paste by Gillmore Needles (C451 Test Method for Early Stffening of Hydraulic Cement ‘Paste Method) (C452 Test Method for Potential Expansion of Portland- Cement Mortars Exposed to Sulfate ‘C465 Specification for Processing Additions for Use in the Manufacture of Hydraulic Cements (C563 Guide for Approximation of Optimum SO, in Hydrau- lic Cement (C1038/C1038M Test Method for Expansion of Hydraulic Cement Mortar Bars Stored in Water (C1702 Test Method for Measurement of Heat of Hydration ‘of Hydraulic Cementitious Materials. Using Isothermal Conduction Calorimetry C1778 Guide for Reducing the Risk of Deleterious Alkali- ‘Aggregate Reaction in Concrete E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications IEEE/ASTM SI 10 American National Standard for Metric Practice 3. ‘Terminology 3.1 Definitions: 3.l.1 For definitions pertinent to this specification, see ‘Terminology C219. 4, Ordering Information 4.1 Orders for material under tis specification shall include the following: 4.1.1 This specification number and date, 4.1.2 Type or types allowable. If no type is specified, Type 1 shall be suppli 4.1.3 Any optional chemical requirements from Table 2, if desired, and 4.1.4 Any optional physical requirements from Table 4, if desired. . Ingredients 5.1 The cement covered by this specification shall contain no ingredients except as follows Sal Portland Cement Clinker 5.1.2 Water or Calcium Sulfate, or Both—The amounts shall, bbe such that the limits shown in Table 1 for sulfur trioxide and Joss-on-ignition are not exceeded. ‘5.13 Limestone—The amount shall not be more than 5.0 % bby mass such that the chemical and physical requirements of this specification are met (see Note 3). The limestone, defined in Terminology C51, shall be naturally occurring and consist of at least 70 % by mass of one or more of the mineral forms of calcium carbonate. If limestone is used, the manufécturer shall report the amount used, expressed as a percentage of cement ‘mass, as determined using Annex A2, along with the oxide ‘composition of the limestone. Nore 3—This specification permits portland cement to contin limestone, but does not require that Kimestone be an ingredient inthe ‘cement, Cement without ground limestone canbe specified in the contract or order 5.14 Inorganic Processing Additions —The amount shall be not more than 5,0 % by mass of cement. Not more than one. ‘TABLE 1 Standard Composition Requirements ‘icabio Tost THD and (Comont Typo is Tanda tondta HDG v v ‘Ririnui ose OD, max ne ee 30, 60, : Fenton (F003), max % one fe 30" sone : es 7 Magnesium oxide (igo), max, % ore oo 60 ‘80 80 60 eo Suir todo (503)? max, cna Wien (C3A)F16 8% o foes 30 a9 30 3s 23 23 When (C34) 16 more an 8% 3s . . 45 . - Loss on gion, max, one ‘inentimestoe le eat an ogrecont 30 30 30 ‘nen tmestoe lean gredont 33 3s 35 Ipsok reldve, max, % cme 1s 15 15 quvalontaaalos (Need + 0858 K,0).% —_—Cit4 e e e “iealcum alate (8) max, % ‘S00 Annox At ‘ ‘icalcum sat (5) mi, ‘Seo Annax At : “Tialeum aluminas (CoA). man % ‘Soo Annox At ‘Sum of 6,5 + 475(08)." max, % ‘Soo Annax At ‘ovacalsum sluminciorte pus wico mo See Annex At Does not apply whan th coment compton wi to at of hyraton lin Tt 4. tts pormissbio Wo excaod te vals inthe tabla or SO, conte. proved thas boon domensvatod by Test Mathod C1038/C1038M tal he coment with inzeased '80, wil not develop expansion oxcneing 0.020 % at 14 dae. Whon the marulacturer apts coment under this provision, supporting daa shell be supped to tho purchaser (se Not 7). #700 Anna At for evan, Net appa, ‘lRepor equvsiant ales as part ofthe manulacturor’ certain (660 Note §). S00 Noe 6 ‘imadaiion, thoe-day baat of hyraon lestng by Test Method C1702 eat be conductod atleast once ovary si month. Such sting shal note used for acceptance correction ofthe ment, but eels chal bo reported for fomational purposes. ‘Copyiht by ASTM int al ht esr; Sen Avg 29 22.26:7 EDT 2021 ownlondedprinied by MA STANER ‘Opusuant ta License Agreement. No futher reproductions athe ‘Sot: Cea uh ng Lat Nem) Not for ese, 2022-06-23; End user Ms, Nh lp crsorcisom - 21 TABLE 2 Optional Composition Requirements* Terie et vnsun UO ard Mand Caner ipa Verdin anata MUD ECE Handy ronan ‘Tresiclum aluminate (C,A)> max, % Annex At a 8 For moderate aullats resistance Toscan Gem e Sewell 8S ee anomremee “Thee opto eqirerci apy oy wan Scien reqs Vey say Fs eins Gre WoW ‘Soe aman At ean TABLE 3 Standard Physical Requirements Tee amen yor Tr 1 AK) wp mA wet Trem orna am —— Ee = os = Be Fees sci utc, kg "a pomeeiy et come Es mo mmm m 30 = oo me ae = Ace pasion % cis 09 of 08 0800s 0m mame an sw Seng rata an ae Son pro nob Caneeahe sng, MPaioe cia! Gi ey 122 100 tia) ay oane to 0199 a9 go aeo) Nn to vie) at) ea) enya) tn) He) re en ee ro Niea) ino) Nao) Nya) Nag) Rg (2760) (2820) (2470) 2030) (2470) (1020) (2180) sade ee ah wo) no wee 1 “geting: Wet ett cv "ht nig en oes 6 ee ee vote a Ti tongs, ee ee ee voter Bar TRonoee ‘2Comptarce wih tho rqurments ofthis speciation doos not cacossarly ensure thatthe dead content wil be cbained in concrete. ‘SMaxirum fhenass mts donot apy the sum of CS + 4.75(CA) I less than or equal to 90, oF ho cement comple wih ho heat of yer Ut Table 4, ‘2The svengih at any spected tt ago shall bo not es than tat aod tary prov spoctod tet age, The Ee of stings that scribed as rial sating ti in Tost Metod C191 inorganic processing addition shall be used at a time. For ‘amounts greater than 1.0 %, they shall have been shown to meet the requirements of Specification C465 for the inorganic processing addition in the amount used or greater. If an inorganic processing addition is used, the manufacturer shall report the amount used, expressed as a percentage of cement mass, along with the oxide composition of the processing addition (see Note 4). Nore 4—These requirements ee based on dala and recommendations by Taylor? 5.1.5 Organic Processing Additions—They shall have been shown to meet the requirements of Specification C465 in the 2 Tayo, P,“Speliculons and Protocole for Acceptance Texts on Processing ‘Aaions in Cement Manufacturing.” NCHRP Report 607, Trnspoition Research ‘Board, Washington,DC 20008, pp. 96. Avalable a who eho AST a eh pre en og29 22657 21g ‘O pursuant Liens Agrernent No futher eprodustins authorize, ‘amounts used or greater and the total amount of organic processing additions used shall not exceed 1.0 % by mass of cement, 5.1.6 Airentraining Addition (for Air-entraining Portland ‘Cement Only)—The interground addition shall conform to the requirements of Specification C226. 6. Chemical Composition 6.1 Portland cement of each of the ten types shown in ‘Section 1 shall conform to the respective standard chemical requirements prescribed in Table 1. In addition, optional chemical requirements are shown in Table 2, Nore $—The standard composition requirements in Table 1 require reporting of equivalent alates. Cements with « maximum of 0.60 % equivalent alkalies were historically designated as “low-alkali cements” tnd recommended for use with aggregates susceptible to alal-silica reaction (ASR). However, low-lkali cements (in the absence of other ‘Set: Cty nung tg Lisa at Nan) Not for rosa, 2022-08-23: End user Ma, Nh Aly crsoic 150M - 21 TABLE 4 Optional Physical Requirements ‘Coment Type rile, band Wand A MH) MHA WAV v Ey eifaring, al ponavaton, win, car 30 w w 3 Heat of hyraion: eothemal Conduction ‘ap. ra Kio al cme 395 00)" 335 80 mea ays, max, 7 : 225 ‘Srongt, nt tes than he vals shown: ‘Compressive strength, MPa [pl croacr00M 28 days 20 © 200220 nS a Sut einen? 14 coy, max ompanion CAS meee £ 010 ‘Gaimore test {na ori, not os then so 09 o o » 0 © Fal eo min, pl more than a a ) ey optonalrquroments apply ony when speatcaly requested. Very avalbybolor erring (oo Noto 2) hotel ortho eum of C45 + 4.75(0,A) ln Tale 1 shal et apply when the cement comes wih Wes tik. The ms of G98, 6,8, CoA, end FezDy Tablet shal nt apply won tho coment compos wih hie Ent 2 Winen tho elle reitance ls spect, fehl be intend ofthe is of CyA. CaAF + Z(G), and FeO sted in Tab 1. Cement meeting th Nigh eulate renisanco Ei for Type V ls deemed to moat tho evar sto reliance requremert of Type il end Type KM). mitigation measures) may not be effective in mitigating ASR. Guidance on formulating concrete mixtures, including calculating alkali loading using equivalent alkali content of cement to minimize the potential for ASR, is provided in Guide C1778 "Nove 6—The limit on the sum, CyS + 4.75(CyA), in Table 1 provides control on the heat of hydration ofthe cement and is consistent with a Test Method C1702 threeay heat of hydcation limit of 315 kg [75 cal ‘Nore 7—There are cates where performance ofa cement is improved with SO in exces ofthe Table 1 limits in this specification. Guide C563 {is one of several methods a manufacturer can use to evaluate the effect of sulfate content on cement characteristics. Whenever SO, coateat of « ‘coment exceeds Table I limits, Test Method C1038/C1038M results provide evidence dha excessive expansion does not occur at this higher sulfate content. 7. Physical Properties Section 1 shall conform to the respect requirements prescribed in Table 3. In addition, optional physea requirements are shown in Table 4, 8. Sampling 8.1 When the purchaser desires that the cement be sampled and tested to verify compliance with this specification, perform sampling and testing in accordance with Practice C183/ 183M. 8.2 Practice C183/C183M jis not designed for manufactur- ing quality control and is not required for manufacturer's certification. 9. Test Methods 9.1 Determine the applicable properties enumerated in this specification in accordance with the following test methods: 9.1.1 Chemical Analysis—Test Methods C114, 9.12 Air Content of Mortar—Test Method C185. 9.13 Fineness by Air PermeabilityTest Method C204. 9.14 Autoclave Expansion—Test Method C1S1/CI5IM. 9.1.5 Strength—Test Method C109/C109M. 9.1.6 Time of Seting by Vicat Needles—Test Method C191. 9.1.7 Early Stiffening—Test Method C451. 9.18 Heat of Hydration—Test Method C1702. Copyright by ASTM It los ered; Sun Ang 29222657 EDT 201. 4 Sa SS RES ‘Opermant to License Agreement No urer reproductions euthrized 9.1.9 Sulfate Resistance—Test Method C452 (sulfate expan- sion). 9.1.10 Time of Setting by Gillmore Needles—Test Method 266. 9.1.11 Calcium Sulfate (Expansion of) Mortar—Test Method €1038/C1038M. 10, Inspection 10.1 Inspection of the material shall be made as agreed upon between the purchaser and the seller as part of the purchase contract. 11, Rejection 11.1 The cement shall be rejected if it fails to meet any of the requirements of this specification. 11.2 At the option of the purchaser, retest, before using, cement remaining in bulk storage for more than six months or cement in bags in local storage in the custody of a vendor for ‘more than three months after completion of tests and reject the cement if it fils to conform to any of the requirements ofthis specification. Cement so rejected shall be the responsibilty of the owner of record at the time of resampling for retest. 11.3 Packages shall identify the mass contained as net weight. At the option ofthe purchaser, packages more than 2 % below the mass marked thereon shall be rejected and if the average mass of packages in any shipment, as shown by determining the mass of 50 packages selected at random, is less than that marked on the packages, the entre shipment shall be rejected. 12, Manufacturer's Statement 12.1 Atthe request ofthe purchaser, the manufacturer shall state in writing the nature, amount, and identity of any sirentraining addition and of any processing addition used, and als, if requested, shall supply test data showing compli ‘ance of such sirentraining addition with Specification C226 ‘and of such processing addition with Specification C465. ‘tor Cng young Let Ham) Not for esate, 2022-06-28; End user: Ms. Nh ip c1sorc1som - 21 12.2 When limestone is used, the manufacturer shall state in writing the amount thereof and, if requested by the purchaser, shall supply comparative test data on chemical and physical properties of the cement with and without the limestone (see Note 8). The comparative tests do not supersede the normal testing to confirm thatthe cement meets chemical and physical requirements ofthis specification. The amount of limestone in cement shall be determined in accordance with Annex A2. Nora 8—Comparatve test data may be ftom qualification tests per- ‘of the cement with 123 At the request of the purchaser, the manufacturer shall report the chloride content as determined using Test Methods C114, in percent by mass of the cement, in the manufacturer's report (see Note 9) Nore 9—Chlordes in concrete come from multiple ingredients and ‘cement chloride content may be required to estimate conerete chloride content. Requirements for concrete chloride content are provided in building codes and other documents 13, Packaging and Package Marking 13.1 When the cement is delivered in packages, the words “Portland Cement,” the type of cement, the name and brand of the manufacturer, and the mass ofthe cement contained therein shall be plainly marked on each package. When the cement is fan airentraining type, the words “air-entraining” shall be plainly marked on each package. Similar information shall be provided in the shipping documents accompanying the ship- ‘ment of packaged or bulk cement, All packages shall be in ‘g00d condition atthe time of inspection. ‘Nore 10—With the change to SI unit, it i desirable to establish « standard SU package for portland cements. To that end 42 kg (92.6 Ib] provides a convenient, even-numbered mass reasonably similar to the tional 9415 [$2.6 ka] package. 14, Storage 14.1 The cement shall be stored in such a manner as 10 permit easy access for proper inspection and identification of each shipment, and in a suitable weather-tight building that will protect the cement from dampness and minimize ware~ hhouse set. 15. Manufacturer's Certification . 15.1 Upon request of the purchaser in the contract or ord Copy a manufacturer's report shall be furnished at the time Of jpg shipment stating the results of tests made on samples of thé ‘material taken during production or transfer and certifying that" United the cement conforms to applicable requirements ofthis specinat gy fication. Nore 11—Guidece on prepating the mansfcre's reports provided te in Appendix XI. "85467 16, Keywords a 16.1 hydraulic cement; portland cement; specification ANNEXES (Mandatory Information) Al. CALCULATION OF POTENTIAL CEMENT PHASE COMPOSITION ALL All values calculated as described in this annex shall be rounded in accordance with Practice E29, When evaluating conformance to & specification, round values to the same number of places as the corresponding table entry before making comparisons. The expressing of chemical limitations by means of calculated assumed phases does not necessarily ‘mean that the oxides are actually or entirely present as such phases, AL.2 When expressing phases, C=Ca0, S=Si0,, A= Al0s, F=Fe,0,, For example, CyA = 3Ca0-Al,03. Ti tanium dioxide and phosphorus pentoxide (TiO, and P,03) shall not be included with the AlzO, content (see Note AI.1). Nore Al.1—When comparing oxide analyses and calculated phases ‘rm dierent sou oom eet iso yb ava ht tay ‘may not have been reported on exactly the same basis. Chemical data obtained by Reference and Alterte Test Methods of Test Methods C116 (et chemistry) may include titania and phosphorus as afumina unless proper corection ss been made (sce Test Methods C114), while data ‘obtained by rapid instrumental methods usually donot. This can result in small diferences in the calculated phases. Such diferences are usally ‘within he precision ofthe analytical methods, even when the methods are Soom Aa or te pam se Agen No fer mpd ead. Sun Avg 29222657 EDT 2021.5 properly qualified under the requirements of Test Methods C114. A1.3 When the ratio of percentages of aluminum oxide to ferric oxide is 0.64 or more, the percentages of tricalcium silicate, dicalcium silicate, tricalcium aluminate, and tetraca ‘cium aluminoferrite shall be calculated from the chemical analysis as follows: “Tiealum cao (C48) = (4071 x % CaO) ~ (7.00 x % S103) (6718 6 A,0,)~ (1450 « % Fo,0)~ (2852 x % 805) ALD ‘icalcum alate (CS) = (2887 x % SIO,)~ (07844 x% C38) (AL) “Tcalclum alumina (CA) = (2.850 x % AlO,)~ (1.862 «% Fez0s) (AL) ‘Teracaleum sumnotento (CAF) = 2.069 % F403 ALa) ‘A13.1. When the alumina-ferric oxide ratio is less than 0.64, calcium aluminoferrite solid solution (expressed as ss(C,AF + C,F)) is formed. No tricalcium aluminate will be ‘Sat: Cg ty hung a nog Lata Nan) Not for reso, 2022.06-23; End user Ms Nh Gy ctsorcisom - 21 present in cements of this composition, Dicalcium silicate shall be calculated as in Eq A1.2. Contents of this solid solution and Of tricalcium silicate shall be calculated by the following formulas: CAF + CF) = (2100 x % ALO, + (1.702% Fo:0,) (ALS) “ioalum scat (C8) = (4071 x % C20) ~ (800 x % S10) ‘(ATO x % M0.) ~ (2.859 x % Fo,03)~ (2852 x % S03) (A1.6) AL4 If no limestone or inorganic processing additions are used in the cement, or in the absence of information on limestone or inorganic processing additions use in the cement, phases shall be calculated using procedures in Eq Al.I-AL6 without adjustment. ‘ALS In absence of information on limestone or inorganic processing additions content, results shall note that no adjust- ‘ment has been made for possible use of limestone or inorganic processing additions. ‘A1.6 When inorganic processing additions or limestone, oF both, are used with the base cement (portland cement clinker and any added calcium sulfate), the contents of CyS, CaS, CsA, and C,AF shall be adjusted as follows: A1.6.1 The percentage of C,S, CS, C3A, and C,AF in the base cement (See Note Al.2) shall be determined based on chemical analyses using methods in Test Methods C114 and using Eq AI.I-A1.6 as appropriate. The contents of each of these phases shall be adjusted to account for the use of limestone or inorganic processing additions as follows: aya xx lL P aun where: X, = the percentage by mass of C,S, C,8, C,A, or CAF the base cement (pordand eement clinker and any calcium sulfate), the percentage by mass of limestone, P = the percentage by mass of inorganic processing addition, and X; = the percentage by mass of C,S, C,S, CyA, oF C,AF in the finished cement. [Noms AL2—Where the oxide analysis of the finished cement, the limestone, and inorganic processing addition are known along with the mass percentage of limestone (L) and mass perceniage of inorganic processing addition (P), one method of determining the base cement oxide ‘Composition isto use the following equation: 0, = 100 % (0,~(L/100 x 0) ~(P / 100 x 0,)) /(100 - LP) the base cement oxide content (% by mass of base cement), the finshed coment oxide content (% by mass of cement), the limestone oxide content (% by mass of limestone), and the inorpanie processing addition oxide content (% by mass of ‘organi procestng addition). ‘The base cement phase composition can be determined using these values of oxide analyses in Eq Al.1-A1.6. Eq AL.7 is used to calculate the adjusted phase composition. Nore A1.3—For example, where the cement includes 3.5% limestone snd 3.0 % of an inorganic processing addition and the base cement has O% C38, 15% CS, 7% CyA, and 10% CAF, the adjusted phase ‘composition is: = S02 (100= 35-30) os, S30) 5 15x (100 - 3.5~ 3.0) =35=39) am ee OH 3530 og 10x(100~35~ cya OHM = 35-3) og A1.62 Only the percentages of C)S, C,S, CyA, and C,AF shall be adjusted by the procedure in AI.6.1. These adjusted values for the finished cement shall be reported on the rmanufacturer’s report, and used in determining compliance with specification limits, including those based on calculated values, such as the sums of C3S + 4.75(CjA), and C,AF + CAA). A2, LIMESTONE CONTENT OF PORTLAND CEMENT ‘A2.1 When limestone is used, the limestone content in portland cement shall be derived from the determination of ‘CO, in the finished cement. Analysis of CO, shall be based on methods described in Test Methods C114. The percent lime- stone in the cement is calculated from the CO, analysis based ‘on the CO, content of the limestone used. ‘The manufacturer shall include the CO, content and calcu- lated limestone content of the cement on the Mill Test Report Soma AST to eS Ag 22637 EDT 1 g (O pusuat to License Agreement. No futher reproductions athe ‘The limestone content of the cement is calculated as follows: % CO, in the cement Cotas *100= limestone in cement ‘Soi: egy Huh tg La am) Not for esse, 2022.06.23; End user: Ms, NA iy c1so1c1som - 21 Nore A2.1—For example, where the determined CO, content in the finished cement = 15 % and the CO, content of the limestone = 43 % (CACO, in imestone = 98%), then: 1s ‘FFX 100= 359% limestone content in cement A22 This specification requires that the limestone to be used must contain a minimum of 70 % CaCO, The manufac turer shall include the CaCO, content ofthe limestone on the manufacturer's report. Calculate the CaCO, content of the limestone as follows: % CaCO, = 2.274 x % CO. Nove A22—For verification of limestone content of cement, the purchaser must analyze for CO, content and make a correction for the ‘content of CaCO, in the limestone in order forthe data to be comparable to the manufacturers report. ‘A2.3 Portland cements that do not contain limestone can contain baseline levels of CO, inherent in manufacture, for example, due to carbonation. This baseline CO, content is included as part of any calculated limestone content. APPENDIX (Nonmandatory Information) “ASTI leat ‘X1, MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFICATION (MILL TEST REPORT) ‘nshohocken, | X1.1 To provide uniformity for reporting the results of tests performed on cements under this specification, as required by Section 15 of Specification C1S0/C15OM entitled “Manufac- turer's Certification,” an example Mill Test Report is shown in Fig. XL. X12. The identity information given should unambiguously identify the cement production represented by the Mill Test Report and may vary depending upon the manufacturer's designation and purchaser's requirements. X13 The Manufacturer’s Certification statement may vary

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