ASTM C179-04
Standard Test Method for Drying and Firing Linear Change of Refractory Plastic and Ramming Mix Specimens

Standard No.

ASTM C179-04

Release Date

2004

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM C179-09

Latest

ASTM C179-14(2019)

Scope

This test method is useful in quantitatively rating or ranking both ramming and plastic refractories by their linear stability after heating.

This test method is also useful for determining whether a ramming or plastic refractory can be used in a specified application based on linear change criteria.

This test method excludes basic and carbon bearing materials.

This test method can produce data for the engineering and design of refractory installations. The linear change data can be used to determine the number of joints necessary to maintain integrity of ramming or plastic refractory in a large installation.

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the drying shrinkage and of the combined drying and linear change of ramming and plastic refractories.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are provided for information only.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM C179-04 Referenced Document

• ASTM C1054 Standard Practice for Pressing and Drying Refractory Plastic and Ramming Mix Specimens
• ASTM C113 Standard Test Method for Reheat Change of Refractory Brick
• ASTM C134 Standard Test Methods for Size, Dimensional Measurements, and Bulk Density of Refractory Brick and Insulating Firebrick
• ASTM C181 Standard Test Method for Workability Index of Fireclay and High-Alumina Plastic Refractories

ASTM C179-04 history

• 2019 ASTM C179-14(2019) Standard Test Method for Drying and Firing Linear Change of Refractory Plastic and Ramming Mix Specimens
• 2014 ASTM C179-14 Standard Test Method for Drying and Firing Linear Change of Refractory Plastic and Ramming Mix Specimens
• 2011 ASTM C179-11 Standard Test Method for Drying and Firing Linear Change of Refractory Plastic and Ramming Mix Specimens
• 2009 ASTM C179-09 Standard Test Method for Drying and Firing Linear Change of Refractory Plastic and Ramming Mix Specimens
• 2004 ASTM C179-04 Standard Test Method for Drying and Firing Linear Change of Refractory Plastic and Ramming Mix Specimens
• 1985 ASTM C179-85(1999)e1 Standard Test Method for Drying and Firing Linear Change of Refractory Plastic and Ramming Mix Specimens
• 1999 ASTM C179-85(1999) Standard Test Method for Drying and Firing Linear Change of Refractory Plastic and Ramming Mix Specimens