ee Designation: C533 ~ 11 Standard Specification for Calcium Silicate Block and Pipe Thermal Insulation’ Tis sandr is isued under the fied design C523: the ramber innaintly following the designation indicates the year of ‘vigil adoption ox. in the case of revision the yar af In revision. A mb in pentose indices the yea lt append A perseipepion indicates an eto change site the lst cio er appro hr sandr has been apse for use Be apenie ofthe Department of Defer, 1, Scope 1.1. This specification covers calcium silicate block and pipe iermal insulation for use on surfaces with temperatures ferween 80 and 1700°F (27 to 927°C), unless otherwise agreed pon between the manufacturer and the purchaser. 1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded 1s standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical sonversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. 1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method (Section 12) described in this specification: This standard does not purport to address all ofthe safety concerns, | ifany, associated with its use. Iris the responsibility of the user of this standard t0 establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita- tions prior 10 use 2. Referenced Documents 2. ASTM Standards? C168 Test Method for Measuring Compressive Properties cf Thermal Insulations C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation CIT? Test Method for Sieddy-Siate Heat Flox Measure ‘ments and Thermal Transmission Propeities by Means of the Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus (C203 Test Methosts for Breaking Load and Flexural Prop- erties of Block-Type Thermal Insulation C32 Test Method for Density and Dimensions of Pre formed Pipe-Covering-Type Thermal Insulation This spccifeaton is under the junction of ASTM Cammitee Cll on Pentel Inulsion and isthe dive responsibil of Subcommite C1629 on anopensesInrgic Tea Isla (C303 “Test Method for Dimensions and Density of Pre= med Block and Board-Type Thermal Insulation Test Method for Steady-State Heat Transfer Proper (of Pipe Insulation C336 Test Method for Linear Shriokage of Preformed High-Temperature Thermal Insulation Subjected to Soak- ing Heat 390 Practice for Sampling and Acceptance of Thermal Insulation Lots Call Test Method for Hot-Surface Performance of High Temperature Thermal Insulation C421 Test Method for Tumbling Friabiliy of Preformed Block-Type and Preformed Pipe-Covering-Type Thermal Insulation CSIR Test Method for Steady-State Theemal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus (C585 Practice for Inner and Outer Diameters of Thermal Insulation for Nominal Sizes of Pipe and Tubing C195 Specification for Thermal Insulation for Use in Con- tact with Austenitic Stainless Steel 7) Practice for Conditioning of Thermal Insulating Ma- terials (©1045. Practice for Caleulating Thermal Transmission Prop. cnties Under Steady-State Conditions C1058 Practice for Selecting Temperatures for Evaluating and Reporting Thermal 2roperties of Thermal Insulation CIIL4 Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Thin-Heater Apparatus C1616 Test Method for Determining the Moisture Content of Otwanic. and Inorganic, Insulation, Moserials. by We Cloi7 Practice ior Quanulauve Aeceterated Laboratory Evaluation of Extraction Soluioas Containing ons Leached from Thermal Insulation on Aqueous Corrosion c Cureton approved Sep. 15, 011 Published Sepembes 2011. Ongnally of Metals Beata gg EL tele CHA and C385 Las previous eden spprovedin 2009 ERA Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of CSN—08. DO I IS2OCOS811 Build [For efetenced ASTM sandats. vis the ASTM website, wrasin.org, oF {Ru ASTM Custorner Serie at services oe or Ana Book of ASTI ‘Rost ole information setertthe sanda's Dosarort Sums) ge ot RASTA wchte ‘e457 esta 10 Bo Haba ive, PO Boe CTR, Wes Canshohcke, Pk 1942020988 Unie Sites E136 Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750°C 22M, Js 175Aly c532— 11 3. Terminology 6. Physical Requirements J Bfnitins-For definitions used im this specification, 6.1 The insulation shat! conform to the physical Feat see Terminology Cok, ments of Table 1 7. Standard Shapes, Sizes, and Dimensions 7 giitelum silicate block-type thermal insulation shat be fupplied in the form of pipe insulation, fla block or curve blocks as specified, Standard sizes ofthe block type insulatig shall be as follows 711 Flat Block—Flat block shall be furnished in lengthy 4. Classification 41: netmel insoation shall be of the following pes ars gaits '— Block for use on surfaces al temperanue from 140°F (60°C) t0 to 1200°F (649°C), G:t2 Tpe I—Pipe for use on surfaces at temperature from 140°F (60°C) to to 1200°F (649°C), 4-13 Tipe 1A—Block for use on surfaces at temperatures from 140°F (60°C) to to 1200°F (649°C), Ata dpe t-—Block for use on surfaces at temperatures from 140°F (60°C) to 1700°F (927°C) | Jota ootired Block—Curved block shall be furnished iy 5. Description denaths of 36 in. (914 mm), widths of approximately Ge (in coneh nb esition—Calcium silicate tnermal insulation shall G22 & 305 mm), thicknesses of 1 to 4 in. (38 10 101 maj inorpeeaneiPally of hydrous calcium silicate usually withthe Yan {1Smm) increments, and curved to inside radi of ove Used oe i OF fibrous ceinforcement. Asbestos shall not be evs {a (419 mim). Individual dimensions shall conform Used as a component in the manufacture of the material those specified by the manufacturer, TABLE 1 Physical Requirements Tyrer Tyee ik Tipe ‘Block and Pipe Boo Boa Use temperature, max. (16) 1200 (649) 1200 (640) +700 (227) Densiy er), mae BAP 15 (240) 22 (352) 22 (282), Flour sterg moe (Ps) 0 (314) 50 (344) 50 (344) Comtesse stenge, mina 8% dao 100 (688) 10 (6883 +00 (636) Mass toss by uring, ras ‘tre 1 mutes 2 20 2» ter second 10 minutes ® “ * Soaking heat neat shankage, mace ot surface petomance ‘warpage max in fn) acing ‘Apparert hema conduct (08 Note 2) ‘tusnuht“F (Winkie a moan 46) % 6) % 06) NOSES compete Meig te aelen Wines, uae eels on ace ae scape Tomperstur ct “00°F (38°) 04 (00s) 250 nor ese mar 200% (25°C) 945 086 ow tears) 254 core) Ror fist 50 (2.073) 0.580088) 058 (0.034) ‘20rF aoe) 235 0078) 061 (0088) 281 (088) 500°F (250%) 260 0087) 2.4 092) 2.64 (2099), 00°F (316°C) 066 (0095), 087 (D037) 067 (0097), Toor (ar) 2.71 (0.102) 970/003) 27000 104) 800° 073 (0.105) S00 (82°C) 875 0108) 1000 (38%¢) omar Sutace bung characteristics Flame spread index mae ° ° o Soe deneey ion, mae ° ° ° ‘non-Conbustoy Pass Pree Pass Maes Loss Conotion Rate =o. Stress Corason Pass Parormance Moisture content by waht max 2NAS 3 Grooved Block—Grooved block shall be furnished in By of 36 in. (914 mm), widths of 12 or 18 in. (305 oF 458 G$p) ad thicknesses from 1 to 6 in, (2510 152 mm) in Yin Pim) inetoments, Size and spacing of grooves shall be as B esied by the manufacturer. x “142 Calcium Silicate Pipe nsulation—Caleium silicate pipe sation shall be supplied ether as hollow cylindical shapes > git in half lengthwise (in a plane including the cylindrical {ag) oF as curved segments. The pipe insulation shall be Fimshed in sections or segments in a length of 36 in, (O14 1 unless otherwise agreed upon by the Purchaser (o fit ard sizes of pipe and wubing, and in nominal wall Ekacsses fom | 106 in, (25 «0 152 mm), in Yin, (13 mm) ments. Thicknesses greater than 3 in (76 mm) shall be hed in one or more layers as agreed upon by between the and the manufacturer. Inner and outer diameters Ibe in accordance with those standard dimensions speci in Practice C585 When mutilayer sectional pipe insulation is equire, i is ‘0 consider the inside and outside diameters of each layer to proper nesting of materials when installed, Necessity of furnishing yer pipe insulation nested from the manufacturer shall be based on acres ability to control ouside diameters on inner layers to Not jer than inside diameters, at minus tolerance, of nesting outer layer normal production. as agreed to between purchaser and manufac: 3.1 General—The average tolerances for length, width, and iekness shall be as following: look Pipe =n Gm = Wein mn) vein mm) = stn Qin) Dieter bn accordance wth Practise C505, Diameter ‘naccontanoe wit Patios C505, 82 Pipe Insulation—The following additional dimensional erances apply only to calcium silicate pipe insulation sup- fed as half sections 82.1 Fit and Closure—When fted to the appropriate size Sie by banding on 9-in. (229-mm) centers, the longitudinal E <= seams on both sides of the. Pipe. insulation shall chose.to. within in. (2 mm) along the entire length of the section. 82.2 Concenticity—The inner bore of the pipe insulation Fall be concentric with the outer cylindrical surface. The “deviation from concentricity shall not exceed Y4 in. mm) or 5% of the wall thickness, whichever is greater |, 82.3 Half Section Balance—The plane formed by the slit teen half sections shall include the cylindrical axis. Deviae ton of the slit plane from the cylindrical axis over a 36-n ~ (014-mm) length shall not exceed \% in, (3 mm). "2" '8.3 Grooved Block—The following additional requirements apply only to calcium silicate block insulation containing ~ Brooves and intended for installation over curved surfaces, 20 (508 mm) in diameter of larger. 83.1 Fit and Closure—When fitted to the curved surface, the grooves shall close to M& in. (3 mm) or less through the depth of the groove. The exposed surface crack shall not open More than Y% in, (3 mm). 7 ly css3— 11 9. Workmanship 9.1 Since some requirements for this material are not easily defined by a numetical value, the insulation shall not have visible defects that will adversely affect its service qualities, 10. Sampling 10.1 The insulation shall be sampled in accordance with Practice C390. Specific provision for sampling shall be agreed upon between the purchaser and the supplier as part of the purchase contract, 11. Qualification Requirements LL1 The following requirements are generally employed for purpose of initial material or product qualification: Hd Flexural strength, 11.1.2 Compression strength 11.1.3. Mass toss by tumbling. 11.1.4 Linear shrinkage after soaking heat 11.1.5 Hot surface performance. 11.1.6 Apparent thermal conductivity 11.1.7 Surface burning characteristics. 11.18 Moisture content. 11.1.9 Non-Combustibility. 1.1.40 Stress Corrosion Performance (Type T only), HL-I1 Mass Loss Corrosion Rate (Type I only). 12, Test Methods 12.1 The properties enumerated inthis specification shall be determined in accordance with the following test methods Samples shall be preconditioned in accordance with Practice C370. 12.1.4 Density and Dimensions: [2.1.1.1 Block Insulation—Test Method C303, 121.12 Pipe Insulation—Test Method C302 12.1.2 Apparent Thermal Conductivity 2.1.2.1 General—Apparent thermal conductivity versus mean temperature shall be calculated in accordance with Practice C1045, Determinations shall be made at four or more ‘mean temperatures, Two of the test mean temperatures shall be within 50°F (28°C) of the highest and lowest mean temperatare Specified i Table | for the appropriate material type. The other ‘wo determinations shall be made at mean temperatures spaced equally within the specified range. All test temperatures shall be selected in accordance with Practice (1038 and reported in the test results, 12.1.2.2 The results of these tests shall be interpolated through reasonable curve fitting or numerical techniques, 10 establish the apparent thermal conductivity at the specified mean temperature. 12.123 Block Inswlation—Test Methods C177, C518, or CILIA using U4 = Yin. (38 + 13 mm) thick specimens of block insulation 121.24 Pipe Insulation—Test Method C335 using 114 Yin. (38 13 mm) thick specimens of pipe insulation as supplied for afi t0 3 in. nominal iron pine 12.1.3 Linear Shrinkage After Heat Soaking—Test Method '56. The test temperature shall be as specified in 4. 12.1.4 Flexural Strength:‘ Aly 533-11 12.14.1 Block Insulation—Test Methods C203, 12.1.42 Pipe Insulation —Test Method 12.15 Compressive Strength (Block Insulation Onty)—Test Method C165, Procedure A. 12.16 Mass Loss by Tumbling—Test Method C421 1211.7 Hot Surface Performance—Test Method C11, The (st temperature shall be that specified in 4.4 or the manufac lurer’s recommended temperature limit, whichever is higher, ‘The thickness of the specimen shall be the manufacturer's recommended thickness for the test temperature 12.18 Surface Burning Characteristics—The flame spread index and the smoke development index shall be determined using Test Method E84, 12.19 Stress Corrasion Performance—Test according to the test method in Specification C795 (Type I only), 121.10 Moisture Content By Dry Weight: See Test Method C1616, + 121.11 Nou-Combustibility—A material shall be deter- mined to be non-combustible if ic passes the requirements of ‘Test Method £136, 12.112 Mass Loss Corrosion Rate (MLCR)}—The MLCR, of Type I materials, when tested with extracted solutions, shal be equal fo or less than that determined when tested with DI Water in accordance with Practice C1617, 13. Inspection 13.1 The following requirements are generally employed for purposes of acceptance sampling of lots or shipments of ‘qualified calcium silicate insulation: 13.1.1 Density, 13.12 Dimensional tolerances, and 13.1.3 Workmanship, 14, Rejection 14.1 Failure to conform to the requirements in this specif cation shall constitute cause for rejection. Rejection shall be reported to the manufacturer or the-seller promptly and in writing. The manufacturer and supplier have the right to verify the rejected products 1S. Certification 15.1 When specified in the purchaser order oF contrac, ‘rosucer's ot supplier's cettication shall be furmshed tote Purchaser thatthe material was manufactured, sampled, inspected in accordance with this specification and has bar found to meet the requirements. When specified in the mn chase order or contract, a report ‘of the test results shall furnished. 16. Packaging and Marking 16.1 Packaging —Material shall be packaged to afford pro. ‘ection against deterioration and damage during shipment fon the manufacturer to the initial destination. Unless otherwise ‘agreed upon or specified between the purchaser and manufac turer or supplier, material shall be packaged in container supplied by the manufacturer and commonly used for the Purpose. Shipping containers shall comply with the regulations applicable to the mode of tanspértation 16.2 Marking—Unless otherwise specified, each container shall be plainly marked with the manufacturer's name, address telephone number, product name, type, quantity of insulation, ‘nominal dimensions, and jacket type and accessories, if any, of the material in the container. 17. Ordering Information 17.1 Purchase orders for calcium silicate insul nished (0 this specification shall include the following infor. ‘mation: 17.1.1 Type (see 4.1) 17.1.2 Shape, Size and Dimensions, (see Section 7) and, 17.1.3 Double layer, (if required), 17.2 Any special requirements, such as, inspection requie ‘ments in accordance with Section 13, or centfication require. ments in accordance with Section 15 shall be agreed upon between the purchaser and the supplier and stated in the purchase contract 18. 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