ASTM C1353-98e1

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Designation: C 1353 – 98
Standard Test Method Using the Taber Abraser for
Abrasion Resistance of Dimension Stone Subjected to Foot
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This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 1353; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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e NOTE—Editorial changes were made in July 2002.
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1. Scope Unglazed Ceramic Tile by the Taber Abraser
1.1 This test method covers the establishment of an index of
3. Terminology
abrasionresistancebydeterminationoflossofweightresulting
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
from abrasion of dimension stone as described in Terminology
3.1.1 index of abrasion resistance, n—a number calculated
C119 and is modeled after Test Method C 501.
fromtheweightlossofaspecimensubjectedtoagivennumber
1.2 The values stated in metric units are to be regarded as
of revolutions against a standard bonded abrasive wheel.
the standard.
3.1.2 sample, n—a geometrically regular block of stone.
1.3 This test method makes use of a Taber abraser machine
3.1.3 test specimen, n—a flat prism of specified size and
to determine the weight loss of dimension stone under con-
shape cut from the submitted sample.
trolled conditions.
1.4 Thistestmethodisusefulinindicatingthedifferencesin
4. Summary of Test Method
abrasion resistance between the various dimension stones.This
4.1 This test method consists of mounting the stone speci-
test method provides one element in comparing stones of the
men in suitable holders, attaching the mounted holder to the
same type.
spindle of the Taber abraser, and subjecting the specimen to a
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
prescribed number of revolutions under abrasive wheels of
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
specified coarseness for a definite applied load. From the loss
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
ofweightduetoabrasion,theabrasivewearindexiscalculated
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
by a given formula.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5. Apparatus
2. Referenced Documents
5.1 Taber abraser machine, Model 5130 or 5150, equipped
2.1 ASTM Standards:
with replaceable hard abrasive H-22 Calibrade wheels that can
C97 Test Methods for Absorption and Bulk Specific Grav-
be loaded by weights.
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ity of Dimension Stone
3 5.2 Table Model 200 refacing machine.
C119 Terminology Relating to Dimension Stone
5.3 Vacuum pick up to remove the abraded material.
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C 121 Test Method for Water Absorption of Slate
5.4 Revolution counter.
C 501 Test Method for Relative Resistance to Wear of
5.5 Balance with a capacity of 500 g (0.5 lb) and capable of
reading to two decimal places.
5.6 Desiccator containing a drying agent of sufficient size to
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C-18 on contain samples to be tested.
Dimension Stone and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C18.01 on Test
5.7 Diamond saw (cut-off) with diamond-edged blade lubri-
Methods.
cated with water.
Current edition approved Sept. 10, 1998. Published March 1999. Originally
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5.8 Electrically powered drill capable of drillinga6mm( ⁄4
published as C 1353 – 96. Last previous edition C 1353 – 96.
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TheTaberabraserisavailableintwomodels:the5130withasingleheadorthe
in.) hole through the specimen.
5150 with dual testing heads. The 5130 machine replaces Model 503, which is a
5.9 A ventilated drying oven.
singleheadmachine.Bothmachinesfunctioninthesamemanner.TheTaberabraser
and Model 200 wheel surfacer are available from Taber Instrument Corp., 455
Bryant Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120.
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C 1353 – 98
NOTE 2—The preferred number of revolutions is 1000 regardless of the
6. Sampling
stone type. Some stones may wear through before 1000 revolutions. For
6.1 Three stone samples 100 mm (4 in.) square and 10 mm
these stones, the equipment should be stopped when the wear has reduced
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( ⁄8in.)thickshallconstituteasampleandshallbechosenfrom
the thickness by 70 to 80 %.
material to be tested.
8.9 Remove the specimen carefully from the table, brush
7. Test Specimen clean the dust and abrasive grains, and weigh (w ).
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7.1 Three test specimens are required. Each test specimen
9. Calculation
shall meet the following conditions:
9.1 Calculate the index of abrasion resistance as follows:
7.1.1
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