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Astm C324 01 2014

The document outlines the ASTM C324-01 standard test method for determining free moisture in ceramic whiteware clays, including procedures for sampling and testing. It specifies that samples must weigh at least 1000 g and be kept in airtight containers, with detailed instructions for drying and calculating moisture content. The standard has been reapproved in 2014 and emphasizes user responsibility for safety and compliance with regulations.

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Astm C324 01 2014

The document outlines the ASTM C324-01 standard test method for determining free moisture in ceramic whiteware clays, including procedures for sampling and testing. It specifies that samples must weigh at least 1000 g and be kept in airtight containers, with detailed instructions for drying and calculating moisture content. The standard has been reapproved in 2014 and emphasizes user responsibility for safety and compliance with regulations.

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NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.

Contact ASTM International (www.astm.org) for the latest information

Designation: C324 − 01 (Reapproved 2014)

Standard Test Method for


Free Moisture in Ceramic Whiteware Clays1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C324; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

1. Scope 3. Sampling
1.1 This test method covers the determination of free 3.1 The sample shall be obtained in accordance with Speci-
moisture in ceramic whiteware clays. Whiteware clays may be fication C332. The sample submitted for testing shall weigh not
shipped as a bulk shipment in lumps, a bulk shipment of less than 1000 g and shall be kept in an airtight container to
shredded or coarsely ground clay, or in bagged lots of ground prevent loss of water before testing.
or airfloated clay. Directions are given in this test method for
obtaining representative samples of the clay shipment to be 4. Procedure
used in subsequent tests for the properties of the clay in the
shipment. 4.1 Remove the sample of clay from its container. Weigh
about 500 g of the sample to the nearest 0.1 g. Spread out the
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the weighed portion of the sample in a weighed shallow metal or
safetyconcerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the porcelain container, and dry at 100 to 110°C for 24 h in a
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- drying oven. Reweigh the dried clay, as quickly as possible, to
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- the nearest 0.1 g.
iTeh Standards
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5. Calculation
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards: (https://standards.iteh.ai)
2

C332 Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for Insulat-


5.1 Calculate the percentage of free moisture to the nearest
0.1 % as follows:
ing Concrete Document Preview @~
@~
! #
Free moisture, dry weight basis, % 5
! #
Free moisture, wet weight basis, % 5
A 2 B /B 3 100
A 2 B /A 3 100
(1)
(2)
1
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C21 on Ceramic
where:
ASTM C324-01(2014)
Whitewares and Related Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
C21.04 on Raw Materials. A = “as-received” weight of the portion of the sample used
https://standards.iteh.ai/catalog/standards/sist/8b72b7d1-b8fe-4414-882b-af2f70cadf09/astm-c324-012014
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2014. Published February 2014. Originally
and
approved in 1953. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as C324 – 01(2007). DOI:
10.1520/C0324-01R14. B = weight of sample after drying.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM 6. Keywords
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. 6.1 ceramic whiteware clays; free moisture

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