1、Designation: C217/C217M 15Standard Test Method forWeather Resistance of Slate1This standard is issued under the fixed designation C217/C217M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the yearof original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in pa
2、rentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A superscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This test method covers two procedures for weatherresistance of slate in all outdoor installations by determiningthe depth of softening by shear/sc
3、ratch tester or by handscraping.NOTE 1The test is based on the fact that slates containing pyrite,calcite, and carbon undergo a chemical weathering which results in theconversion of the calcite particles to gypsum. The swelling action thatresults causes disintegration of the slate. The extent of thi
4、s action onvarious slates in the test has been found to correlate with the durability ofthe materials in actual weathering.1.2 UnitsThe values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. Thevalues stated in each system may not be exact equivalents;therefo
5、re, each system shall be used independently of the other.Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standar
6、d to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2C119 Terminology Relating to Dimension Stone3. Terminology3.1 DefinitionsAll definitions are in accordance with Ter-minology C119
7、.4. Significance and Use4.1 This test method is useful in indicating the differences inweather resistance between various slates. This test methodalso provides one element in the comparison of slates.5. Apparatus5.1 Either one of the following shall be used:5.1.1 Shear/Scratch Tester, (see Fig. 1) w
8、ith the shearhardness tool, Model S-203, or its equivalent. The apparatusincludes a removable scale beam that is mounted on a pivotalshaft projecting from an adjustable gage block that can beraised or lowered, corresponding with the thickness of a testspecimen up to 0.5 in. 12.7 mm. The scale beam i
9、s set at anangle of 70 referencing the shaft it pivots on. A calibratedweight and sliding weight are mounted on the scale beam toachieve the desired load. Operated by an on/off switch, themotorized turntable rotates counter clockwise at a constantspeed of 0.6 r/min.5.1.2 Hand Scraping ToolThe scrapi
10、ng tool shall be madeby grinding down the blade of a putty knife to a length of 3 in.75 mm and a width of34 in. 20 mm. The end of the bladeshall be ground to a plane surface perpendicular to the lengthof the tool to form a sharp edge with either side of the blade.These sharp edges will be referred t
11、o as the “cutting edges.”6. Sampling6.1 The samples shall be selected by the purchaser or hisauthorized representative so as to be truly representative of theconsignment under consideration. Six shingles of roofing fromeach carload or fraction thereof or similar quantities from otherkinds of slate s
12、hall constitute a sample.NOTE 2Six shingles 10 in. 250 mm or more in length and of anystandard width are sufficient for this test.7. Test Specimens7.1 Prepare at least three specimens, each 2 by 4 in. 50 by100 mm measured along the cleavage faces, for determiningthe depth of softening in a 1 % solut
13、ion of sulfuric acid. The 2by 4 in. 50 by 100 mm faces shall be ground smooth andfinished with No. 80 abrasive. Specimens cut from sheared orpunched slate shall have no saw cut nearer than 1 in. 25 mmfrom the edges or nail holes.NOTE 3While the minimum of three specimens is acceptable,1This test met
14、hod is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C18 onDimension Stone and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C18.01 on TestMethods.Current edition approved Jan. 15, 2015. Published February 2015. Originallyapproved in 1948. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as C217/C217M09.DOI: 10.152
15、0/C0217_C0217M-15.2For referenced 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 sole source of supply known to the com
16、mittee at this time is TaberIndustries, North Tonawanda, NY. If you are aware of alternative suppliers, pleaseprovide this information to ASTM International Headquarters. Your comments willreceive careful consideration at a meeting of the responsible technical committee,1which you may attend.Copyrig
17、ht ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States1evaluating six specimens per sample will provide greater confidence inyour test results.8. Procedure with Shear/Scratch Tester8.1 In this procedure determine the depth of softening inacid with
18、the shear/scratch tester (described in 5.1.1). The testinvolves measuring the depth of a groove made by the shearingtool in fresh specimens and also in the same specimens aftersoaking 7 days in 1 % sulfuric acid.8.2 Draw with a pencil compass, on at least three of the 2 by4 in. 50 by 100 mm specimen
19、s, an arc of a circle of the sameradius as that made by the shearing tool. Mark the arc at fourpoints to identify the position for taking thicknessmeasurements, as indicated in Fig. 2. Measure the thickness ateach point to the nearest 0.0001 in. 0.002 mm.NOTE 4All measurements are to be taken normal
20、 to the surface of thespecimen. In lieu of measuring specimen thickness before and afterscraping, groove depth may be measured directly using surface metrologyequipment.8.3 With a 2.2 lbf 10 N load on the shearing tool, grooveeach specimen along the penciled arc by rotating the turntablein a counter
21、 clockwise direction.8.4 Repeat the thickness measurements at the same fourpoints to determine the depth of groove made by the shearingtool.8.5 Place the specimens in a glass vessel and completelycover with 1 % sulfuric acid solution. Space the specimens inthe container so that the acid has free acc
22、ess to the 2 by 4 in.50 by 100 mm faces. Pour off the acid solution each day andFIG. 1 Shear/Scratch TesterFIG. 2 Diagram of Slate Specimen Prepared for Test with Shear/Scratch TesterC217/C217M 152replace with fresh solution. At the end of 7 days remove thespecimens from the acid, thoroughly wash wi
23、th water, and dryfor 24 h at 221 6 4F 105 6 2C.NOTE 5 ExampleAconvenient means of determining the amount ofH2SO4required for the test is as follows: Suppose one has 96 % H2SO4(sp gr 1.84) and the volume of diluted acid necessary for the test is 2000mL. Let X equal the weight of 96 % H2SO4required. T
24、hen:0.96X/X12000! 5 0.01 (1)From this equation, X is determined as 21.05 g. The volume of thisweight of 96 % H2SO4is 21.05/1.84 = 11.4 mL. (The error due to as-suming the weight of 1 mL of water as1gisnotappreciable.)8.6 When the specimens have cooled, repeat the sameprocedure as outlined in 8.2 8.4
25、 on the faces opposite to thosescored before the treatment.NOTE 6Thickness measurements are required before scraping in theacid soak condition because in some cases, there is swelling of thespecimen that could result in an erroneous depth of softening.8.7 Record the depth of softening for the specim
26、en as theaverage depth of groove for each specimen after the acidtreatment minus that for the specimen before the treatment.9. Procedure by Hand Scraping9.1 In this procedure the depth of softening in acid isdetermined by hand scraping. The test involves measuring thedepth of a scrape made by the cu
27、tting edges of a hand scrapingtool in specimens of original condition and also on the samespecimens after soaking 7 days ina1%sulfuric acid.9.2 Before each specimen is scraped, sharpen the cuttingedges of the hand scraping tool. See 5.1.2.9.3 On at least three specimens, locate the center by drawing
28、the diagonals of the rectangle. Measure the thickness beforescraping to the nearest 0.0001 in. 0.002 mm.9.4 Hold the blade on the top surface of the specimen at anangle of approximately 30. Apply approximately a 3 lbf 15N pressure on the “cutting edge” (Note 7) and move thecutting edge forward about
29、 112 in. 40 mm for each stroke.NOTE 7In this test the pressure on the blade is estimated but notdefinitely controlled. The following guide in applying the proper pressureis suggested: Grasp the handle of the tool in the same way as in scrapinga specimen. Press a “cutting edge” on the weighing table
30、of a smallplatform scale when the weighing beam is loaded for 3 lbf 15 N. Thepressure on the tool and also the amount of bending of the blade requiredto raise the beam are used as criteria in judging the pressure to apply in thetest. This seemingly crude test gives reasonably concordant results for
31、thereason that the softened layer of slate is easily scraped off but the soundslate underneath is removed very slowly. Since the specified number ofstrokes is considerably more than necessary to remove the softened layer,it is more important to apply a constant pressure than one of a definiteamount.
32、9.5 Following the same path, make eight strokes with onecutting edge and eight with the other.9.6 Measure the thickness at the same point to determine thedepth of the scrape made by the hand scraping tool.9.7 After soaking the specimens for 7 days in acid (asdescribed in 8.5), measure the thickness
33、(Note 4 and Note 6).9.8 When the specimens have cooled, repeat the sameprocedure as outlined in 9.2-9.6 on the faces opposite to thosescraped before the treatment.9.9 The depth of softening is the depth of scraping after theacid treatment minus the depth of scraping before the acidtreatment. Record
34、the average of all specimens of each sampleas the depth of softening of the sample.10. Report10.1 The report shall include the following:10.1.1 The procedure used,10.1.2 The average depth of softening of all individualspecimens of each sample reported as the depth of softening ofthat sample, in inch
35、es mm.10.1.3 Identification of each sample, such as name andlocation of the quarry, name and position of the ledge, datewhen sample was taken, and trade name or grade of the slate,10.1.4 Size and shape of the test specimens if different than7.1, and10.1.5 Description of the way in which the specimen
36、s wereprepared.11. Precision and Bias11.1 Individual variations in a natural product may result indeviation from accepted values. A precision section will beadded when sufficient data are available to indicate acceptabletolerances in repeatability and reproducibility.12. Keywords12.1 dimension stone
37、; durability; slate; stone; test; weatherresistanceC217/C217M 153APPENDIX(Nonmandatory Information)X1. HISTORICAL INFORMATIONX1.1 This test method was originally approved in 1948 andutilized a manually operated version of the Taber Shear/ScratchTester, Shear Hardness Attachment E-3720, which was ana
38、ccessory for Taber Rotary Abraser Model E-4010.X1.2 Previous instruments referenced in this test methodinclude Model 203 (see Fig. X1.1) which was a stand-alone,manually operated instrument and Model 502 (Fig. X1.2)which was motorized as described in 1962 Bulletin 62203-502.FIG. X1.1 Taber Shear/Scr
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