1.1 This specification covers special aggregates and/or highdensity aggregates for use in radiation-shielding concretes in which composition or high specific gravity, or both, are of prime consideration.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 The text of this standard refers to notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of this standard.
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 9, of this specification: 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.
1.5 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 C637-20 Referenced Document
ASTM C125 Standard Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates*, 2021-10-01 Update
ASTM C127 Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate
ASTM C128 Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), and Absorption of Fine Aggregate
ASTM C131 Standard Test Method for Resistance to Degradation of Small-Size Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in the Los Angeles Machine*, 2024-04-21 Update
ASTM C136 Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
ASTM C219 Standard Terminology Relating to Hydraulic and Other Inorganic Cements*, 2024-04-01 Update
ASTM C33 Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates
ASTM C535 Standard Test Method for Resistance to Degradation of Large-Size Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in the Los Angeles Machine
ASTM C638 Standard Descriptive Nonmenclature of Constituents of Aggregates for Radiation-Shielding Concrete
ASTM C637-20 history
2020ASTM C637-20 Standard Specification for Aggregates for Radiation-Shielding Concrete
2014ASTM C637-14 Standard Specification for Aggregates for Radiation-Shielding Concrete
2009ASTM C637-09 Standard Specification for Aggregates for Radiation-Shielding Concrete
1998ASTM C637-98a(2003) Standard Specification for Aggregates for Radiation-Shielding Concrete
1998ASTM C637-98a Standard Specification for Aggregates for Radiation-Shielding Concrete