1、Designation: F1312 90 (Reapproved 2013) An American National StandardStandard Specification forBrick, Insulating, High Temperature, Fire Clay1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1312; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the
2、case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.1. Scope1.1 This sp
3、ecification covers one type of thermal insulatingbrick for use as backup insulation for refractory furnace liningsof boiler furnaces.1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard. The SI units in parentheses are for informationpurposes only and may be approximate.2. Referen
4、ced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2C93 Test Method for Cold Crushing Strength and Modulusof Rupture of Insulating Firebrick (Withdrawn 1992)3C134 Test Methods for Size, Dimensional Measurements,and Bulk Density of Refractory Brick and InsulatingFirebrickC210 Test Method for Reheat Change of Insulating
5、 Firebrick2.2 Federal Specifications:PPP-B-601 Boxes, Wood, Cleated-Plywood4PPP-B-621 Boxes, Wood, Nailed and Lock Corner4PPP-B-636 Box, Fireboard42.3 Military Specification:MIL-L-10547 Liners, Case, and Sheet, Overwrap; Vapor-proof or Waterproof, Flexible42.4 Military Standards:MIL-STD-105 Sampling
6、 Procedures and Tables for Inspec-tion by Attributes4MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage4MIL-STD-147 Palletized Unit Load 40 Inch by 48 Inch4-Way (Partial) Pallet Skids, Runners, or Pallet TypeBase43. Ordering Information3.1 Orders for material under this specification shall includethe foll
7、owing information as necessary to describe the materialadequately:3.1.1 ASTM designation and year of issue,3.1.2 Dimensions required (see 6.1), and3.1.3 Optional requirements, if any (see S1 through S3).4. Material and Manufacture4.1 Bricks shall be composed of heat-resistant materialswhich have bee
8、n burned or fired to produce the desired density,strength, and structure.5. Physical and Mechanical Properties5.1 The average bulk density shall not exceed 45.0 lb/ft3(720 kg/m3) (see 9.2).5.2 The modulus of rupture shall average not less than 100psi (700 kPa) (see 9.3).5.3 Bricks shall show an aver
9、age reheat change of not morethan 1 % when heated at 2450F (1343C) (see 9.4).6. Dimensions and Permissible Variations6.1 Insulating brick shall be furnished in the dimensionsspecified (see 3.1.2). Standard size brick shall be 9 by 412 by212 in. (229 by 114 by 64 mm), 9 by 412 by 2 in. (229 by 114by
10、51 mm), or 9 by 412 by 114 in. (229 by 114 by 32 mm), asspecified.6.2 Standard size brick shall not vary more than 6116 in. (2mm) from specified dimensions of 2 in. (51 mm) or greater, normore than 6132 in. (1 mm) from specified dimensions less than2 in. (see 9.2).6.3 For special shapes, no dimensio
11、n shall vary more than116 in. (2 mm) from the dimensions specified (see 9.2).7. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance7.1 Bricks shall be of homogeneous structure, free fromcracks, laminations, segregations, void defects, or soft centers.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F
12、25 on Shipsand Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.07 onGeneral Requirements.Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2013. Published October 2013. Originallyapproved in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as F1312 - 90(2007).DOI: 10.1520/F1312-90R13.2For referenc
13、ed ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww
14、.astm.org.4Available from Standardization Documents, Order Desk, Bldg. 4, Section D,700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States1All corners and edges shall be sufficiently
15、 strong to preventexcessive crumbling or chipping when handled or shipped.8. Sampling8.1 For purposes of sampling, an inspection lot for exami-nation and tests shall consist of all material of the same sizeand shape offered for delivery at one time.8.2 The sample unit for the tests of Section 9 shal
16、l be onebrick.8.3 The sample size (the number of sample units) for thetests of Section 9 shall be as specified in Table 1.9. Test Methods9.1 Testing of the End ItemThe end item shall be tested forthe applicable characteristics as shown on Table 1 from eachlot presented for examination for each size
17、and shape of brick.9.2 Dimensions and Bulk DensityDimensions and bulkdensity shall be determined in accordance with the test methodspecified in Test Methods C134.9.3 Modulus of RuptureThe modulus of rupture shall bedetermined in accordance with the test method specified in TestMethods C93.9.4 Reheat
18、 ChangeThe reheat change shall be determinedin accordance with Test Method C210, except that the testspecimens shall be maintained at a temperature of 2550F(1343C) for 24 h.10. Inspection10.1 Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchaseorder, the supplier is responsible for the performance
19、 of allinspection requirements specified herein. Except as otherwisespecified, the supplier may use his own or any other facilitiessuitable for the performance of the inspection requirementsspecified herein, unless disapproved by the purchaser. Thepurchaser reserves the right to perform any of the i
20、nspectionsset forth in the specification where such inspections are deemednecessary to ensure that supplies and services conform toprescribed requirements.11. Product Marking11.1 Bricks shall be marked with the manufacturers nameor trademark by suitable indentation or stamping.12. Packaging12.1 Bric
21、ks shall be packed in containers which will ensureacceptance by common carrier and safe delivery to destinationat the lowest applicable rate. Containers shall comply withcommercial carrier regulations.13. Keywords13.1 brick; insulating brick; fire claySUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTSThe following suppleme
22、ntary requirements shall apply only when specified in the contract orpurchase order (see 3.1.3).S1. Referenced DocumentsS1.1 The following documents shall apply only when one ormore of the requirements of S2 or S3 are specified in thecontract or purchase order (see 3.1.3): Federal SpecificationsPPP-
23、B-601, PPP-B-621, and PPP-B-636; Military Specifica-tion MIL-L-10547; and Military Standards MIL-STD-105,MIL-STD-129, and MIL-STD-147.S2. Special Government RequirementsS2.1 Examinations and Test Requirements:S2.1.1 Examination of end item for defects in appearance,workmanship, and dimensions. An ex
24、amination shall be madein accordance with Tables S1-S4 to determine that theappearance, workmanship, and dimensions of the end itemcomply with the requirements of this specification.TABLE 1 Instructions for TestingCharacteristicSpecification Reference Requirements Applicable toNumberDeterminationspe
25、r UnitResults Reported asSample SizeRequirement Test Method Individual Unit Lot Average Pass or FailNumerically toNearestADensity 5.1 9.2 . . . X 1 . . . 0.1 lb/ft310Modulus of rupture 5.2 9.3 . . . X 1 . . . psi 10Reheat change 5.3 9.4 . . . X 1 . . . 0.1% 3ATest reports shall include all values on
26、 which average results are based.F1312 90 (2013)2TABLE S1 Examination of End ItemExamine DefectAppearance and Material not as specified.workmanship Not free from cracks, laminations, segregations, and voidsurface defects.Corners or edges chipped or crumbled affectingserviceability.Shape of brick not
27、 as required.Standard brick Specified dimensions 2 in. (51 mm) or greater vary by morethan 116 in. (2 mm) from dimension specified.Specified dimensions less than 2 in. (51 mm) vary by morethan 132 in. (1 mm) from dimension specified.Special shapebrickLength, width, or thickness varies by more than 1
28、16 in.(2 mm) from size specified.TABLE S2 Examination for Preparation for DeliveryExamine DefectPacking Not as specified.Container not as specified, closures not accomplished byspecified or required methods or materials.Any nonconforming component, component missing, damagedor otherwise defective, a
29、ffecting serviceability.Inadequate application of components; such as incompleteclosures of case liners, container flaps, loose orinadequate strappings, bulged or distorted containers.Count Number of bricks per container less than specified or indicatedquantity.Weight Gross or net weight exceeds spe
30、cified requirements.Markings Omitted, illegible, incorrect, incomplete, or not as specified.TABLE S3 Examination of Palletized Unit LoadsExamine DefectPacking Not palletized as specified.Arrangement or number of containers per pallet not inaccordance with MIL-STD-147.Inadequate application of compon
31、ents such as incompleteclosures, loose or inadequate strapping, bulged, ordistorted containers.Count Less than specified in indicated quantity of containers.Markings Exterior markings omitted, illegible, incorrect, incomplete, or notin accordance with contract requirementsS2.1.1.1 The sample unit sh
32、all be one brick.S2.1.2 Examination of preparation for delivery. An exami-nation shall be made in accordance with Table S2 and Table S4to determine that the packing and markings comply with therequirements of Table S3 of this specification.S2.1.2.1 The sample unit shall be one shipping container,ful
33、ly packed, selected just before the closing operation.S2.1.3 Examination of palletized unit loads, as applicable.Unless palletization is not required (see S3.3), an examinationin accordance with Table S3 and Table S4 shall be made todetermine that palletized unit loads comply with requirementsof MIL
34、-STD-147.TABLE S4 Inspection Levels and Acceptable Quality Levels (AQL) forExaminationExamination Paragraph Inspection Level AQLS2.1.1 (Appearance, workmanship) S-4 2.5S2.1.1 (Dimensions) S-3 2.5S2.1.2 S-2 4.0S2.1.3 S-2 4.0S2.1.3.1 The sample unit shall be one palletized load.S2.1.4 For the test spe
35、cified in 9.2, the sample size forexamination of dimensions shall be governed by S2.1.2.1.S2.2 The inspection levels for determining the sample sizeand the acceptable quality levels (AQLs), expressed in defectsper 100 units, shall be as specified in Table S4, in accordancewith MIL-STD-105.S3. Prepar
36、ation for DeliveryS3.1 Level AWhen level A is specified (see 3.1.3), bricksshall be packed in snug-fitting, wood-cleated plywood, nailedwood, or fiberboard boxes conforming to PPP-B-601 (overseastype), or PPP-B-621 (Class 2), or PPP-B-636 (V3c or V3s),respectively. Plywood and nailed wood boxes shal
37、l be linedwith sealed case liners conforming to MIL-L-10547. Boxesshall be closed and reinforced in accordance with the appendixto the applicable box specification, but wire strapping shall notbe used with fiberboard boxes. Crimp-type connectors shall beused with metallic or nonmetallic strapping.S3
38、.1.1 Each box shall contain not more than the following:25 Bricks9 by 412 by 212 in. (229 by 114 by 64 mm),40 Bricks9 by 412 by 2 in. (229 by 114 by 51 mm), or50 Bricks9 by 412 by 114 in. (229 by 114 by 32 mm).S3.2 Level BWhen Level B is specified (see 3.1.3),bricks, in unit quantities specified in
39、S3.1.1, shall be packed insnug-fitting fiberboard boxes conforming to PPP-B-636 (do-mestic class, grade 200). Boxes shall be closed by Method IIand reinforced by use of filament tape, flat steel, or nonmetallicstraps in accordance with the appendix to PPP-B-636. Crimp-type connectors shall be used w
40、ith metallic or nonmetallicstrapping.S3.3 PalletizingUnless otherwise specified (see 3.1.3),packed brick shall be palletized in accordance with MIL-STD-147. Palletized loads shall be provided with fiberboard caps.S3.4 MarkingIn addition to any special marking requiredby the contract or purchase orde
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