ASTM C40

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ASTM C40 is a standard test method that specifies procedures for determining the organic impurities present in fine aggregates used in concrete.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf ASTM standard
standard test method
appliesToEndUse concrete
appliesToMaterial fine aggregate
sand
determines acceptability of fine aggregates for use in concrete based on organic impurities
presence of organic impurities in fine aggregates
fieldOfUse civil engineering
construction materials testing
governsProperty organic cleanliness of fine aggregates GENERATED
hasFullTitle ASTM C40 Standard Test Method for Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregates for Concrete NERFINISHED
industry construction
ready-mixed concrete production
involvesProcedureStep allowing mixture to stand for a specified period
comparing color of supernatant liquid with standard color reference
mixing fine aggregate sample with sodium hydroxide solution
language English
measurementBasis visual color comparison
primaryPurpose screening test for potentially deleterious organic matter in fine aggregates
publishedBy ASTM International NERFINISHED
American Society for Testing and Materials NERFINISHED
relatedTo ASTM C33 NERFINISHED
ASTM C87 NERFINISHED
requiresEquipment color comparison bottles
standard color reference solution
resultInterpretation darker color indicates potentially harmful organic impurities
if color is darker than standard reference, aggregate may be rejected or require further testing
sampleType representative sample of fine aggregate
scope identification of organic impurities in manufactured fine aggregates
identification of organic impurities in natural sands
standardCategory concrete and aggregates
status active ASTM standard
supportsSpecificationCompliance ASTM C33 concrete aggregates requirements GENERATED
testEnvironment laboratory
testType organic impurities test
usedBy aggregate suppliers
civil engineers
concrete producers
materials testing laboratories
usedIn aggregate acceptance testing
concrete quality control
usesMethod colorimetric comparison
usesReagent 3% sodium hydroxide solution
sodium hydroxide solution

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ASTM C33 relatedTo ASTM C40