1.1 This test method covers a systematic procedure for measuring the percentage volume of the phases in portland cement clinker by microscopy.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM C1356-07(2020) Referenced Document
ASTM C150/C150M Standard Specification for Portland Cement*, 2022-07-01 Update
ASTM C219 Standard Terminology Relating to Hydraulic and Other Inorganic Cements*, 2024-04-01 Update
ASTM C670 Standard Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements for Test Methods for Construction Materials
ASTM D3665 Standard Practice for Random Sampling of Construction Materials
ASTM D75/D75M Standard Practice for Sampling Aggregates
ASTM C1356-07(2020) history
2020ASTM C1356-07(2020) Standard Test Method for Quantitative Determination of Phases in Portland Cement Clinker by Microscopical Point-Count Procedure
2007ASTM C1356-07(2012) Standard Test Method for Quantitative Determination of Phases in Portland Cement Clinker by Microscopical Point-Count Procedure
2007ASTM C1356-07 Standard Test Method for Quantitative Determination of Phases in Portland Cement Clinker by Microscopical Point-Count Procedure
1996ASTM C1356-96(2001) Standard Test Method for Quantitative Determination of Phases in Portland Cement Clinker by Microscopical Point-Count Procedure