1、Designation: C484 99 (Reapproved 2014)Standard Test Method forThermal Shock Resistance of Glazed Ceramic Tile1This standard is issued under the fixed designation C484; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of las
2、t revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This test method covers the determination of the resis-tance to thermal shock of glazed ceramic tiles under normalconditi
3、ons of use.1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard. The values given in parentheses are for informationonly.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 standard to es
4、tablish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2C242 Terminology of Ceramic Whitewares and RelatedProductsC373 Test Method for Water Absorption, Bulk Density,Apparent Porosity, and App
5、arent Specific Gravity of FiredWhiteware Products, Ceramic Tiles, and Glass Tiles3. Terminology3.1 DefinitionsFor the definitions of terms used on thistest method, refer to Terminology C242.4. Summary of Test Method4.1 This test method consists of determining the thermalshock resistance of ceramic t
6、iles by cycling a sample ten timesbetween the temperatures of 15 6 5C (59 6 9F) and 145 65C (293 6 9F). This test method includes two procedures,with and without immersion, for tiles with a water absorptionless than or equal to 10 % and tiles with a water absorptiongreater than 10 %, respectively. A
7、fter completing ten cycles,the tiles are inspected for any damage as a result of the cycling.5. Significance and Use5.1 This test method is intended for testing glazed ceramictile that are to be used in areas in which they may be subjectedto rapid or severe temperature changes.6. Apparatus6.1 Water
8、Bath, for testing with immersion, through which15 6 5C (59 6 9F) water flows at a rate of 1 gal/min. Thebath shall hold at least 5 gal (19 L) of water and shall be ofdimensions such that five whole tiles are immersed completelywhen placed in the bath vertically.6.2 Covered Water Bath, for testing wi
9、thout immersion,consisting of the Water Bath in 6.1 covered with an aluminumsheet and layer of aluminum grains. The aluminum sheet shallbe 5.18mm (0.204in.) thickNo. 4 B glazed ceramic tile; thermal shock resis-tanceASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights as
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