ASTM C210-95(2007)e1

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Designation: C210 − 95(Reapproved 2007)
Standard Test Method for
Reheat Change of Insulating Firebrick
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C210; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
ε NOTE—Editorially corrected Table 1 in March 2007.
1. Scope applications for IFB involve a thermal gradient which may
cause the IFB’s dimensions to change differentially.
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the perma-
nent linear (and volume) change of insulating firebrick upon
4. Apparatus
reheating under prescribed conditions.
4.1 The test kiln shall be capable of maintaining the
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
required temperature with a variation of not more than one half
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
a standard pyrometric cone over the hearth area during the
information only.
prescribed heating schedule. If a gas- or oil-fired kiln is used,
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
it shall be of the downdraft type and of such a design as not to
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
permit the flame from the burner to impinge upon the test
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
specimens.The kiln atmosphere during the test shall be kept as
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
oxidizing as is practicable.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5. Procedure
2. Referenced Documents
5.1 Test Specimens and Measurements:
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5.1.1 Thetestspecimensshallconsistofthreebrick(Note1)
C24 Test Method for Pyrometric Cone Equivalent (PCE) of
1 1
measuring 9 by 4 ⁄2 by 2 ⁄2 or 3 in. (228 by 114 by 64 or 76
Fireclay and High Alumina Refractory Materials
mm) or three pieces of these dimensions cut out of larger
C155 Classification of Insulating Firebrick
shapes.
E230 Specification and Temperature-Electromotive Force
(EMF) Tables for Standardized Thermocouples
NOTE1—Threesupportingbrickfromthesamelotasthetestspecimens
E1256 Test Methods for Radiation Thermometers (Single are required also, so that the test sample is comprised of six brick.
Waveband Type)
5.1.2 Each specimen shall be labeled with ceramic paint,
and before and after heating they shall be carefully measured
3. Significance and Use
for length (Note 2), width, and thickness. Three measurements
3.1 Insulating firebrick (IFB) are classified by their bulk
(Note3)tothenearest0.02in.(0.5mm)shallbetakenforeach
density and reheat change (see Classification C155). This test
dimension and the average of these shall be used. Each
method defines thermal stability by measurement of IFB’s
dimension shall be measured in three places along the longi-
reheat change following 24 h at a test temperature.
tudinal center line on opposite faces, one measurement at the
center of the line and one ⁄2 in. (13 mm) in from each edge.
3.2 Sincethistestexposestheentiresampletoanisothermal
Fig. 1 shows the location at which these measurements are to
temperature condition, the user should be aware that most
be made.
NOTE 2—For classifying IFB according to Classification C155, obtain
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C08 on
the reheat change from the 9-in. (228-mm) dimension measurements only.
Refractories and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C08.03 on Physical
NOTE 3—Because of the large pore size of some IFB, it is difficult to
Properties.
measurebymeansofcalipersdirectlyonthebricksurfaces.Accuracymay
Current edition approved March 1, 2007. Published April 2007. Originally
be obtained by holding two small pieces of flat polished steel plate of
approved in 1946. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as C210 – 95 (2005).
known thickness against the faces between which the dimension is to be
Originally part of C93. DOI: 10.1520/C0210-95R07E01.
obtained, and calipering on the outside steel surfaces rather than directly
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against the brick surfaces. It is permissible to use a measuring device to
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on obtain the dimensions of the brick, provided the measurements are not
the ASTM website. affected by large pores in the surface.
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C210 − 95 (2007)
8. Calculation and Report
8.1 Reheat Change—Calculate the reheat change in percent
from the average measurement for the dimension obtained
before and after reheating.
8.2 Reheat Volume Change—When the reheat volume
change is requested, calculate it from the average measurement
for the three dimensions obtained before and after reheating, as
follows:
V 5 @~V 2 V !/V # 3100 (1)
o f o
where:
NOTE 1—The dots on the center line of each face are ⁄2 in. (13 mm) in
V = volume change, percent,
from each edge, and the cross on the axis is in the center. These positions
V = original volume, and
o
indicate the points at which three measurements for each dimensions are
V = final volume.
f
to be made.
FIG. 1 Test Brick Showing Measurement Locations 8.3 Report—When the test is conducted for evaluating IFB
in accordance with Classification C155, the average linear
change for the 9-in. (228-mm) dimension only shall be re-
5.2 Placing Test Specimens in Kiln:
ported; otherwise, or when specified, the average of the reheat
5.2.1 Place the test specimens in the kiln so that each will
1 change for the length, width, and thickness shall be reported
rest on a 9 by 2 ⁄2 or 3-in. (228 by 64 or 76-mm) face. Place
and, if requested, the average reheat volume change.
each specimen upon the 9 by 2 ⁄2 or 3-in. face of a supporting
brick that shall be from the same lot as the test specimen. Place
9. Precision and Bias
between the test specimen and the supporting member a layer
9.1 Interlaboratory Test Program—An interlaboratory test
ofsuitablerefractorymaterial,thatisnonreactiveunderthetest
program between six laboratories was conducted. Each labo-
conditions and passes an ASTM No. 16 (1.18-mm) sieve
ratory received 3 samples each of three IFBs, K-20, K-26 LI,
(equivalent to a 14-mesh Tyler Standard Series) and retained
and K-3000. The bricks were provided by Thermal Ceramics.
on an ASTM No. 40 (425-µm) sieve (equivalent to a 35-mesh
1 The laboratories participating were C.E. Minerals, Orton RRC,
Tyler Standard Series). Place eac
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