ASTM C533-09
Standard Specification for Calcium Silicate Block and Pipe Thermal Insulation

Standard No.

ASTM C533-09

Release Date

2009

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM C533-11

Latest

ASTM C533-17(2023)

Scope

1.1 This specification covers calcium silicate block and pipe thermal insulation for use on surfaces with temperatures between 80 and 1700°F (27 to 927°C), unless otherwise agreed upon between the manufacturer and the purchaser.

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

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 of the safety concerns, if any, 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 C533-09 Referenced Document

• ASTM C1045 Standard Practice for Calculating Thermal Transmission Properties Under Steady-State Conditions
• ASTM C1058 Standard Practice for Selecting Temperatures for Evaluating and Reporting Thermal Properties of Thermal Insulation
• ASTM C1114 Standard Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Thin-Heater Apparatus
• ASTM C1616 Standard Test Method for Determining the Moisture Content of Organic and Inorganic Insulation Materials by Weight
• ASTM C165 Standard Test Method for Measuring Compressive Properties of Thermal Insulations
• ASTM C168 Standard Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
• ASTM C177 Standard Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measurements and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus
• ASTM C203 Standard Test Methods for Breaking Load and Flexural Properties of Block-Type Thermal Insulation
• ASTM C302 Standard Test Method for Density and Dimensions of Preformed Pipe-Covering-Type Thermal Insulation
• ASTM C303 Standard Test Method for Dimensions and Density of Preformed Block and Broad-Type Thermal Insulation
• ASTM C335 Standard Test Method for Steady-State Heat Transfer Properties of Horizontal Pipe Insulation
• ASTM C356 Standard Test Method for Linear Shrinkage of Preformed High-Temperature Thermal Insulation Subjected to Soaking Heat
• ASTM C390 Standard Criteria for Sampling and Acceptance of Preformed Thermal Insulation Lots
• ASTM C411 Standard Test Method for Hot-Surface Performance of High-Temperature Thermal Insulation
• ASTM C421 Standard Test Method for Tumbling Friability of Preformed Block-Type Thermal Insulation
• ASTM C446 Standard Test Method for Breaking Load and Calculated Modulus of Rupture of Preformed Insulation for Pipes (Withdrawn 2002)
• ASTM C450 Standard Practice for Prefabrication and Field Fabrication of Thermal Insulating Fitting Covers for NPS Piping, Vessel Lagging, and Dished Head Segments
• ASTM C518 Standard Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus
• ASTM C585 Standard Practice for Inner and Outer Diameters of Rigid Thermal Insulation for Nominal Sizes of Pipe and Tubing (NPS System)
• ASTM C795 Standard Specification for Thermal Insulation for Use in Contact with Austenitic Stainless Steel
• ASTM C870 Standard Practice for Conditioning of Thermal Insulating Materials
• ASTM E136 Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750_oC
• ASTM E84 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

ASTM C533-09 history

• 2023 ASTM C533-17(2023) Standard Specification for Calcium Silicate Block and Pipe Thermal Insulation
• 2017 ASTM C533-17 Standard Specification for Calcium Silicate Block and Pipe Thermal Insulation
• 2013 ASTM C533-13 Standard Specification for Calcium Silicate Block and Pipe Thermal Insulation
• 2011 ASTM C533-11 Standard Specification for Calcium Silicate Block and Pipe Thermal Insulation
• 2009 ASTM C533-09 Standard Specification for Calcium Silicate Block and Pipe Thermal Insulation
• 2007 ASTM C533-07 Standard Specification for Calcium Silicate Block and Pipe Thermal Insulation
• 2004 ASTM C533-04 Standard Specification for Calcium Silicate Block and Pipe Thermal Insulation
• 2003 ASTM C533-03 Standard Specification for Calcium Silicate Block and Pipe Thermal Insulation
• 2001 ASTM C533-95(2001) Standard Specification for Calcium Silicate Block and Pipe Thermal Insulation
• 2001 ASTM C533-95 Standard Specification for Calcium Silicate Block and Pipe Thermal Insulation
• 1985 ASTM C533-85(1990) Standard Specification for Calcium Silicate Block and Pipe Thermal Insulation