ASTM C1543-10a
Standard Test Method for Determining the Penetration of Chloride Ion into Concrete by Ponding

Standard No.

ASTM C1543-10a

Release Date

2010

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM C1543-10a

Scope

This test method is suitable for evaluation of materials and material proportions for construction purposes as well as for research and development.

This test method can be used to establish the correlation between indirect measures of the chloride-ion penetration of concrete (see Test Method C1202) and the actual chloride-ion penetration under controlled conditions.

This test method is not intended to provide a measure of the length of service that may be expected from use of a specific concrete mixture or sealing material.

If the purpose for testing is to determine the apparent chloride diffusion coefficient, it is recommended that Test Method C1556 be used.

1.1 This test method determines the penetration of chloride ion into concrete from a sodium-chloride solution pond. This method is applicable to all types of concrete, as well as to concretes treated with systems such as sealants, penetrating sealers, or thin-bonded overlays.

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 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 C1543-10a Referenced Document

• ASTM C1152/C1152M Standard Test Method for Acid-Soluble Chloride in Mortar and Concrete
• ASTM C1202 Standard Test Method for Electrical Indication of Concrete''s Ability to Resist Chloride Ion Penetration
• ASTM C125 Standard Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
• ASTM C1556 Standard Test Method for Determining the Apparent Chloride Diffusion Coefficient of Cementitious Mixtures by Bulk Diffusion
• ASTM C192/C192M Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Laboratory
• ASTM C672/C672M Standard Test Method for Scaling Resistance of Concrete Surfaces Exposed to Deicing Chemicals

ASTM C1543-10a history

• 2010 ASTM C1543-10a Standard Test Method for Determining the Penetration of Chloride Ion into Concrete by Ponding
• 2010 ASTM C1543-10 Standard Test Method for Determining the Penetration of Chloride Ion into Concrete by Ponding
• 2009 ASTM C1543-09 Standard Test Method for Determining the Penetration of Chloride Ion into Concrete by Ponding
• 2002 ASTM C1543-02 Standard Test Method for Determining the Penetration of Chloride Ion into Concrete by Ponding