ASTM C110 : 24

Standard Test Methods for Physical Testing of Quicklime, Hydrated Lime, and Limestone

Standard Details

1.1 These test methods cover physical testing of quicklime and hydrated lime, and of limestone not otherwise covered in ASTM StandardDetails.2

Note 1: Quicklime and hydrated lime have a high affinity for moisture and carbon dioxide. Caution should be taken to protect both hydrated and quicklime during sampling, storage, and testing (see Practice C50).

1.2 The test methods appear in the following order:

Plastic Property Testing

Standard Consistency of Lime Putty	5
Plasticity of Lime Putty	6
Water Retention of Hydrated Lime	7
Air Entrainment	8

Soundness Testing

Autoclave Expansion of Hydrated and Hydraulic Lime	9
Popping and Pitting of Hydrated Lime	10

Application Testing

Slaking Rate of Quicklime	11
Dry Brightness of Pulverized Limestone	12
Limestone Grindability Determination by the Laboratory Ball Mill Method	13
Settling Rate of Hydrated Lime	14

Particle Size Analysis

Residue and Sieve Analysis	15
Sieve Analysis of Dry Limestone, Quicklime, and Hydrated Lime	16
Fineness of Pulverized Quicklime and Hydrated Lime by Air Permeability	17
Particle Size of Pulverized Limestone	18
Dry Screening of Hydrated Lime, Pulverized Quicklime, and Limestone by Air Jet Sieving	19
Wet Sieve Analysis of Agricultural Liming Materials	20


Density Measurement

Apparent Loose Density of Hydrated Lime, Pulverized Quicklime, and Limestone	21
Apparent Packed Density of Hydrated Lime, Pulverized Quicklime, and Limestone	22
Relative Density (Specific Gravity) of Hydrated Lime Products	23

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International StandardDetails, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.