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Tests for chemical

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Part 1: Chemical analysis
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EN 1744-1:2009+A1
NORME EUROPENNE
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November 2012
ICS 91.100.15
Supersedes EN 1744-1:2009
English Version
Tests for chemical properties of aggregates - Part 1: Chemical

analysis
Essais visant dterminer les proprits chimiques des
granulats - Partie 1: Analyse chimique
Prfverfahren fr chemische Eigenschaften von

Gesteinskrnungen - Teil 1: Chemische Analyse
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Contents
Page
Foreword ............................................................................................................................................................. 7
1
Scope...................................................................................................................................................... 8
Normative references ........................................................................................................................... 8
Terms and definitions ........................................................................................................................... 9
4
4.1
4.2
Reagents ................................................................................................................................................ 9
General ................................................................................................................................................... 9
Reagents for determination of water-soluble chloride salts using the Volhard
method (Clause 7) ............................................................................................................................... 10
4.3
Reagents for determination of water-soluble chloride salts by
potentiometry (Clause 8) .................................................................................................................... 11
4.4
Reagent for factory production control determination of water-soluble chloride
salts using the Mohr method (Clause 9) ........................................................................................... 11
4.5
Reagents for determination of water-soluble sulfates (Clause 10) ............................................... 11
4.6
Reagents for determination of total sulfur content (Clause 11) ..................................................... 11
4.7
Reagents for determination of acid soluble sulfide content (Clause 13) ...................................... 11
4.8
Reagents for determination of lightweight contaminators (see 14.2) ........................................... 13
4.9
Reagents for determination of potential presence of humus (see 15.1) ....................................... 13
4.10
Reagents for determination of fulvo acid content (see 15.2) ......................................................... 13
4.11
Reagents for determination of free lime by complexometry (see 18.2) ........................................ 14
4.12
Reagent for determination of free lime by conductometry (see 18.3) ........................................... 14
4.13
Reagents for determination of free lime by acidimetry (see 18.4) ................................................. 14
4.14
Reagent for the determination of the expansion of steel slag (see 19.3) ...................................... 15
4.14.1 Silicone oil. ............................................................................................................................................ 15
4.14.2 Hydrochloric acid diluted (1 + 5). .......................................................................................................... 15
5
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
5.10
5.11
5.12
5.13
5.14
Apparatus ............................................................................................................................................ 15

General requirements ......................................................................................................................... 15
Apparatus for general purposes ....................................................................................................... 15
Additional apparatus required for determination of water-soluble chloride salts
following Volhard (see Clause 7) ....................................................................................................... 16
Additional apparatus required for potentiometric determination of water-soluble
chloride salts (see Clause 8) .............................................................................................................. 16
Additional apparatus required for factory production control determination of
water soluble chloride salts following Mohr (see Clause 9) ........................................................... 17
Additional apparatus required for determination of water-soluble sulfates (see
Clause 10) ............................................................................................................................................ 17
Additional apparatus required for the determination of total sulfur content (see
Clause 11) ............................................................................................................................................ 17
Additional apparatus required for determination of sulfide content (see Clause 13) ................. 17
Additional apparatus required for determination of lightweight contaminators
(see 14.2) .............................................................................................................................................. 18
Additional apparatus required for determination of the potential presence of
humus (see 15.1) ................................................................................................................................. 18
Additional apparatus required for determination of fulvo acid content (see 15.2) ...................... 19
Additional apparatus required for determination of organic contaminators by
mortar method (see 15.3) ................................................................................................................... 19
Additional apparatus required for determination of free lime by complexometry
(see 18.2) .............................................................................................................................................. 19
Additional apparatus required for determination of free lime by conductometry
(see 18.3) .............................................................................................................................................. 19
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5.15
5.16
5.17
5.18
Additional apparatus required for acidimetric determination of free lime (see 18.4) .................. 22
Additional apparatus required for the determination of CaO in steel slag by X-ray
diffraction (see 18.5). .......................................................................................................................... 22
Additional apparatus required for the determination of dicalcium silicate
disintegration of air-cooled blast-furnace slag (see 19.1) .............................................................. 23
Additional apparatus required for determination of the volume expansion of steel
slag (see 19.3) ...................................................................................................................................... 23
6
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
General requirements for testing ...................................................................................................... 26

Number of tests ................................................................................................................................... 26
Repeatability and reproducibility ...................................................................................................... 26
Expression of mass, volume, factors and results ........................................................................... 26
Drying of materials.............................................................................................................................. 26
Ignitions of precipitates...................................................................................................................... 27
Check for the absence of chloride ions (silver nitrate test) ........................................................... 27
Determination of water-soluble chloride salts using the Volhard method

(Reference method) ............................................................................................................................ 27
Principle ............................................................................................................................................... 27
Sampling .............................................................................................................................................. 27
Preparation of test specimens ........................................................................................................... 27
Preparation of extracts ....................................................................................................................... 28
Procedure for the determination of the chloride content of the extracts ..................................... 28
Calculation and expression of results .............................................................................................. 29
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
8
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
9
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
9.6
9.7
Determination of water-soluble chloride salts by potentiometry (Alternative

method) ................................................................................................................................................ 29
Principle ............................................................................................................................................... 29
Sampling, preparation of test specimens and extracts .................................................................. 29
Determination of water-soluble chloride salts using the Mohr method (Alternative
method) ................................................................................................................................................ 30
General ................................................................................................................................................. 30
Principle ............................................................................................................................................... 30
Sampling .............................................................................................................................................. 30
Preparation of test portion ................................................................................................................. 31
10
10.1
10.1.1
10.1.2
10.1.3
10.1.4
10.1.5
10.1.6
10.2
10.2.1
10.2.2
10.2.3
10.2.4
10.2.5
Determination of water-soluble sulfates........................................................................................... 31

Determination of water soluble sulfates in natural and manufactured aggregates ..................... 31
Principle ............................................................................................................................................... 31
Sampling .............................................................................................................................................. 32
Procedure for the determination of the sulfate content of the extracts ........................................ 32
Determination of water soluble sulfates in recycled aggregates .................................................. 33
Principle ............................................................................................................................................... 33
Sampling .............................................................................................................................................. 33
Preparation of test specimen ............................................................................................................. 34
Procedure for the determination of the sulfate content of the extracts, using a
spectrophotometer ............................................................................................................................. 34
11
11.1
11.2
Determination of total sulfur content ................................................................................................ 35

Determination of total sulfur content by acid digestion (Reference method) .............................. 35
Determination of total sulfur content by high temperature combustion (Alternative
method) ................................................................................................................................................ 37
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11.2.1
11.2.2
11.2.3
11.2.4
11.2.5
Principle ............................................................................................................................................... 37

Sampling .............................................................................................................................................. 37
Procedure ............................................................................................................................................ 37
12
12.1
12.2
12.3
12.4
12.5
Determination of acid soluble sulfates ............................................................................................. 37

Principle ............................................................................................................................................... 37
Sampling .............................................................................................................................................. 38
Procedure ............................................................................................................................................ 38
13
13.1
13.2
13.3
13.4
13.5
Determination of acid soluble sulfides ............................................................................................. 39

Principle ............................................................................................................................................... 39
Sampling .............................................................................................................................................. 39
Procedure ............................................................................................................................................ 39
14
14.1
14.1.1
14.1.2
14.1.3
14.2
14.2.1
14.2.2
14.2.3
14.2.4
Determination of components affecting the surface finish of concrete ....................................... 40

Examination for the presence of reactive iron sulfide particles .................................................... 40
General ................................................................................................................................................. 40
Sampling .............................................................................................................................................. 40
Procedure ............................................................................................................................................ 41
Determination of lightweight contaminators ................................................................................... 41
General ................................................................................................................................................. 41
Principle ............................................................................................................................................... 41
Procedure ............................................................................................................................................ 41
15
Determination of organic components affecting the setting and the hardening of

cement .................................................................................................................................................. 42
15.1
Determination of potential presence of humus ............................................................................... 42
15.1.1 Principle ............................................................................................................................................... 42
15.1.2 Sampling .............................................................................................................................................. 42
15.1.3 Preparation of test portion ................................................................................................................. 42
15.1.4 Procedure ............................................................................................................................................ 43
15.1.5 Expression of results.......................................................................................................................... 43
15.2
Determination of fulvo acid content .................................................................................................. 43
15.2.1 Principle ............................................................................................................................................... 43
15.2.2 Sampling .............................................................................................................................................. 43
15.2.3 Preparation of test portion ................................................................................................................. 43
15.2.4 Procedure ............................................................................................................................................ 43
15.2.5 Expression of results.......................................................................................................................... 44
15.3
Determination of organic contaminators by mortar method .......................................................... 44
15.3.1 Principle ............................................................................................................................................... 44
15.3.2 Sampling .............................................................................................................................................. 44
15.3.3 Preparation of test portions ............................................................................................................... 44
15.3.4 Preliminary treatment of test portions .............................................................................................. 44
15.3.5 Constituents ........................................................................................................................................ 45
15.3.6 Mix quantities ...................................................................................................................................... 45
15.3.7 Mixing procedure ................................................................................................................................ 45
15.3.8 Measurement of stiffening time ......................................................................................................... 46
15.3.9 Compressive strength of hardened mortar ...................................................................................... 46
15.3.10 Calculation and expression of results .............................................................................................. 46
16
16.1
16.1.1
16.1.2
16.1.3
Determination of water solubility ...................................................................................................... 47

Determination of water solubility of aggregate, excluding filler .................................................... 47
Principle ............................................................................................................................................... 47
Sampling .............................................................................................................................................. 47
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16.1.4
16.1.5
16.2
16.2.1
16.2.2
16.2.3
16.2.4
16.2.5
Extraction of soluble components .................................................................................................... 47

Determination of water solubility of filler ......................................................................................... 48
Principle ............................................................................................................................................... 48
Sampling .............................................................................................................................................. 48
Extraction of soluble component ...................................................................................................... 48
17
17.1
17.2
17.3
17.4
Determination of loss on ignition ...................................................................................................... 49

Principle ............................................................................................................................................... 49
Sampling and preparation of test portion ........................................................................................ 49
Procedure for the determination of loss on ignition ....................................................................... 49
18
18.1
18.2
18.2.1
18.2.2
18.2.3
18.2.4
18.3
18.3.1
18.3.2
18.3.3
18.3.4
18.4
18.4.1
18.4.2
18.4.3
18.4.4
18.5
18.5.1
18.5.2
18.5.3
18.5.4
Determination of free lime in steel slag ............................................................................................ 50

General ................................................................................................................................................. 50
Determination of free lime by complexometry (Reference method) .............................................. 50
Principle ............................................................................................................................................... 50
Procedure ............................................................................................................................................ 50
Determination of free lime by conductometry (Alternative method) ............................................. 51
Principle ............................................................................................................................................... 51
Procedure ............................................................................................................................................ 51
Evaluation and expression of results ............................................................................................... 51
Determination of free lime by acidimetry (Alternative method) ..................................................... 51
Principle ............................................................................................................................................... 51
Procedure ............................................................................................................................................ 52
Determination of CaO in steel slag by X-ray diffraction ................................................................. 52
Principle ............................................................................................................................................... 52
Procedure of analysis ......................................................................................................................... 53
Calibration procedure ......................................................................................................................... 54
Analytical results ................................................................................................................................ 55
19
19.1
19.1.1
19.1.2
19.1.3
19.1.4
19.1.5
19.1.6
19.2
19.2.1
19.2.2
19.2.3
19.2.4
19.2.5
19.3
19.3.1
19.3.2
19.3.3
19.3.4
19.3.5
19.3.6
Determination of unsoundness of blast-furnace and steel slags .................................................. 55

Determination of dicalcium silicate disintegration of air-cooled blast-furnace slag ................... 55
General ................................................................................................................................................. 55
Principle ............................................................................................................................................... 55
Sampling .............................................................................................................................................. 55
Procedure ............................................................................................................................................ 55
Expression of results.......................................................................................................................... 55
Determination of iron disintegration of air-cooled blast-furnace slag .......................................... 56
General ................................................................................................................................................. 56
Principle ............................................................................................................................................... 56
Sampling .............................................................................................................................................. 56
Procedure ............................................................................................................................................ 56
Expression of results.......................................................................................................................... 56
Determination of the expansion of steel slag .................................................................................. 56
General ................................................................................................................................................. 56
Principle ............................................................................................................................................... 56
Sampling .............................................................................................................................................. 56
Preparation and compaction of the specimens ............................................................................... 56
Steam test procedure ......................................................................................................................... 58
Annex A (informative) Precision ..................................................................................................................... 60
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A.1
A.2
A.3
A.4
A.5
A.6
Symbols ............................................................................................................................................... 60

Determination of water-soluble chloride salts using the Volhard method
(Reference method) (See Clause 7)................................................................................................... 60
Determination of water-soluble chloride salts by potentiometry (Alternative
method) (See Clause 8) ...................................................................................................................... 60
Determination of water-soluble sulfates in recycled aggregate (See 10.2) .................................. 60
Determination of total sulfur content by acid digestion (Reference method) (See
11.1) ...................................................................................................................................................... 60
Determination of acid soluble sulfates (See Clause 12) ................................................................. 61
Bibliography ..................................................................................................................................................... 62
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EN 1744-1:2009+A1:2012 (E)
Foreword
This document (EN 1744-1:2009+A1:2012) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 154
Aggregates, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by May 2012, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by May 2012.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such
patent rights.
This document supersedes !EN 1744-1:2009".
This document includes Amendment 1, approved by CEN on 2012-10-15.
The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags ! ".
This standard forms part of a series of tests for chemical properties of aggregates. Test methods for
other properties of aggregates are covered by the following European Standards:
EN 932 (all parts), Tests for general properties of aggregates
EN 933 (all parts), Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates
EN 1097 (all parts), Tests for mechanical and physical properties of aggregates
EN 1367 (all parts), Tests for thermal and weathering properties of aggregates
The other parts of EN 1744, Tests for chemical properties of aggregates, are:
Part 3: Preparation of eluates by leaching of aggregates
Part 4: Determination of water susceptibility of fillers for bituminous mixtures
Part 5: Determination of acid soluble chloride salts
Part 6: Determination of the influence of recycled aggregate extract on the initial setting time of
cement
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
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Scope
This European Standard specifies procedures for the chemical analysis of aggregates. It specifies the
reference procedures and, in certain cases, an alternative method which can be considered as giving
equivalent results.
Unless otherwise stated, the test methods specified in this standard may be used for factory production
control, for audit tests or for type tests.
This standard describes the reference methods used for type testing and in cases of dispute (and
alternatives methods) for chemical analyses of aggregates. For the purpose of type testing and in cases
of dispute only the reference method should be used. For other purposes, in particular factory
production control, other methods may be used provided that an appropriate working relationship with
the reference method has been established.
Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 196-1, Methods of testing cement Part 1: Determination of strength
EN 196-2:2005, Methods of testing cement Part 2: Chemical analysis of cement
EN 459-2, Building lime Part 2: Test methods
EN 932-1, Tests for general properties of aggregates Part 1: Methods for sampling
EN 932-2, Tests for general properties of aggregates Part 2: Methods for reducing laboratory
samples
EN 932-5, Tests for general properties of aggregates Part 5: Common equipment and calibration
EN 932-6, Tests for general properties of aggregates Part 6: Definitions of repeatability and
reproducibility
EN 933-2, Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates Part 2: Determination of particle size
distribution Test sieves, nominal size of apertures
EN 1015-4, Methods of test for mortar for masonry Part 4: Determination of consistence of fresh
mortar (by plunger penetration)
EN 1015-9, Methods of test for mortar for masonry Part 9: Determination of workable life and
correction time of fresh mortar
EN 1015-11, Methods of test for mortar for masonry Part 11: Determination of flexural and
compressive strength of hardened mortar
EN 1097-6, Tests for mechanical and physical properties of aggregates Part 6: Determination of
particle density and water absorption
ISO 384:1978, Laboratory glassware Principles of design and construction of volumetric glassware
ISO 385, Laboratory glassware Burettes
BS EN 1744-1:2009+A1:2012
EN 1744-1:2009+A1:2012 (E)
ISO 648, Laboratory glassware Single-volume pipettes
ISO 649-1, Laboratory glassware Density hydrometers for general purposes Part 1: Specification
ISO 1042, Laboratory glassware One-mark volumetric flasks
ISO 4788, Laboratory glassware Graduated measuring cylinders
DIN 12242-1:1980, Laboratory glassware; interchangeable conical ground joints, dimensions, tolerances
Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
test portion
subsample used as a whole in a single test
3.2
test specimen
sample used in a single determination when a test method requires more than one determination of a
property
3.3
laboratory sample
sample intended for laboratory testing
3.4
constant mass
successive weighings after drying at least 1 h apart not differing by more than 0,1 %
NOTE
In many cases constant mass can be achieved after a test portion has been dried for a predetermined period in a specified oven at (110 5) C. Test laboratories can determine the time required to
achieve constant mass for specific types and sizes of sample dependent upon the drying capacity of the oven
used.
4
4.1
Reagents
General
4.1.1 Unless otherwise stated, use only analytical grade reagents and demineralized water, or
water of equivalent purity.
NOTE 1
Unless otherwise stated "%" means "% by mass".
NOTE 2
Where no tolerances are given for reagent volumes or masses, the values quoted are approximate.
In such cases volumes delivered from measuring cylinders and indicated masses using the ordinary balances
specified in 5.2.4 and 5.2.5 are considered sufficiently accurate for the purposes of this European Standard.
NOTE 3
Unless otherwise stated reagent solutions may be assumed to have long-term stability.
NOTE 4
All chemicals should be treated as potential poisons with toxic properties and appropriate precautions
taken before their use. Always take time to assess possible hazards before starting any procedures and constant
attention should be maintained.
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4.1.2
Concentrated liquid reagents shall have the following densities in g/cm at 20 C:
Hydrochloric acid
: 1,18 to 1,19
Nitric acid
: 1,39 to 1,42
Sulfuric acid
: 1,84
Ammonium hydroxide
: 0,88 to 0,91
The degree of dilution shall be indicated as a volumetric sum.

NOTE 1
For example in 4.11.4, "hydrochloric acid (1+1)" means that 1 volume of concentrated hydrochloric
acid is to be mixed with 1 volume of water.
NOTE 2
Ready for use solutions may be used as an alternative.
4.2 Reagents for determination of water-soluble chloride salts using the Volhard
method (Clause 7)
4.2.1 Silver nitrate (AgNO3) solution, 0,100 mol/l, prepared by drying about 20 g of silver nitrate for
at least 1 h at a temperature of (110 5) C, left to cool in a desiccator and then weighing
(16,987 0,001) g of the dried silver nitrate, dissolving in water and diluting to 1 l in a volumetric
flask (5.3.6). Store the solution in the amber-coloured glass reagent bottle (5.2.14) and protect from
prolonged exposure to sunlight.
4.2.2 Thiocyanate (KSCN or NH4SCN) solution, approximately 0,1 mol/l, prepared by dissolving
9,7 g of potassium thiocyanate or 7,6 g ammonium thiocyanate in water and diluting to 1 l in a
volumetric flask.
Pipette 25 ml of silver nitrate solution (4.2.1) into a conical flask (5.3.5) and add 5 ml of nitric acid (4.2.3)
and 1 ml of ammonium iron (III) sulfate indicator solution (4.2.5).
Add the thiocyanate solution from a burette (5.2.13) until the first permanent colour change occurs, that
is from white opalescence to pale brown. Note the volume of thiocyanate solution added.
Calculate the concentration of the thiocyanate solution cT, (in mol/l), from the following equation:
cT = 2,5/V1
(1)
where
V1 is the volume of thiocyanate added (in ml).
Standardize the solution at weekly intervals, or before use if the tests are less frequent.
4.2.3 Nitric acid (HNO3), approximately 6 mol/l, prepared by adding 100 ml of nitric acid (4.1) to
150 ml water, boiling the diluted acid in a fume cupboard (5.2.17) until it is colourless and leave to
cool to room temperature.
4.2.4
Chloride free technical grade 3,5-trimethylhexan-1-ol.
4.2.5 Ammonium iron (III) sulfate NH4Fe(SO4)2.12H2O indicator solution, prepared by adding 60 g
of water to 50 g ammonium iron (III) sulfate, warming to dissolve, and adding 10 ml nitric acid (4.2.3).
Leave the solution to cool to room temperature and store in a glass bottle (5.2.15).
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4.3 Reagents for determination of water-soluble chloride salts by

potentiometry (Clause 8)
4.3.1 Silver nitrate (AgNO3) solution, 0,01 mol/l, prepared using the same procedure as specified
in 4.2.1, but dissolving 1,699 g of dried silver nitrate in a 1 l volumetric flask (5.3.6).
4.3.2 Sodium chloride (NaCl) solution, 0,02 mol/l, prepared by drying about 2 g of sodium chloride
at a temperature of (110 5) C for 1 h to 2 h, leaving to cool and then weighing (1,169 0,001) g of
the dried sodium chloride, dissolving in water and diluting to 1 l in a volumetric flask (5.3.6).
4.4 Reagent for factory production control determination of water-soluble chloride

salts using the Mohr method (Clause 9)
Potassium chromate (K2CrO4) solution, prepared by dissolving 10 g of potassium chromate in 100 ml
water.
4.5
Reagents for determination of water-soluble sulfates (Clause 10)
4.5.1 Hydrochloric acid (HCl) solution, made by adding 200 ml concentrated hydrochloric acid (4.1)
to 800 ml water.
4.5.2 Barium chloride (BaCl2) solution, made by dissolving 100 g of barium chloride (BaCl2.2H2O)
in 1 l of water, and filtered through a medium grade filter paper before use.
4.6
Reagents for determination of total sulfur content (Clause 11)
4.6.1
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), 30 % concentration.
4.6.2 Indicator methyl red (dissolve 20 mg methyl red powder in 50 ml of ethanol, then add 50 ml of
water).
4.7
Reagents for determination of acid soluble sulfide content (Clause 13)
4.7.1 Lead acetate solution, made by dissolving approximately 0,2 g of lead acetate
(Pb(CH3COO)2.3H2O) in water and making up to 100 ml.
4.7.2 Ammoniacal zinc sulfate solution, made by dissolving 50 g of zinc sulfate (ZnSO4.7H2O) in
150 ml water and add 350 ml of concentrated ammonium hydroxide (NH4OH). Leave to stand for at
least 24 h and filter through a medium grade filter paper.
4.7.3
Tin (II) chloride (SnCl2.2H2O).
4.7.4
Metallic chromium (Cr), in powder form.
4.7.5 Standard potassium iodate solution containing 0,016 7 mol/l, made by dissolving successively
in freshly boiled and cooled water in a 1 l volumetric flask, (3,6 0,1) g to the nearest 0,1 mg (6.3) of
potassium iodate (KIO3) dried at (110 5) C, two pellets (about 0,4 g) of sodium hydroxide (NaOH)
and 25 g of potassium iodide (KI). Make up to the mark with freshly boiled and cooled water.
NOTE 1
A trace of sodium hydroxide will help to stabilize this solution. The solution should be discarded when
it becomes discoloured.
The factor F of this solution is calculated from the following equation:
F=
m1
3,566 8
(2)
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where
m1
is the mass of the portion of potassium iodate in g.
NOTE 2
The value of factor F for the solution should be calculated using the mean value of three
determinations, expressed to three decimal places.
NOTE 3
If the sulfide content is less than 0,1 % by mass, solutions ten times less concentrated should be
used. They are prepared by pipetting 100 ml of the solutions (4.7.5 and 4.7.6) into 1 l volumetric flasks and
making up to the mark with water.
4.7.6 Sodium thiosulfate solution approximately 0,1 mol/l, made by dissolving 24,82 g of sodium
thiosulfate (Na2S2O3.5H2O) in water and making up to 1 l.
Before each test series, determine the factor f of this solution using one of the two methods that follow.
a)
Standardization (preferred method) in relation to the standard potassium iodate solution (4.7.5).
Pipette 20 ml of the standard potassium iodate solution into a 500 ml conical flask and dilute with
approximately 150 ml of water. Acidify with 25 ml of hydrochloric acid (1 + 1) and titrate with the
approximately 0,1 mol/l sodium thiosulfate solution to a pale yellow colour.
Then add 2 ml of the starch solution (4.7.7) and continue the titration until the colour changes from blue
to colourless.
The factor f of this solution is calculated from the following equation:
f =
20 0,016 67 214,01 F
F
= 20
3,566 8 V2
V2
(3)
where
F
is the factor of the standard potassium iodate solution (4.7.5) expressed in mol/l;
V2
is the volume of the approximately 0,1 mol/l sodium thiosulfate solution used for the titration.
NOTE 1
3,566 8 g/l of potassium iodate corresponds to a solution with exactly 0,016 67 mol/l of potassium
iodate and 214,01 is the molecular mass of KIO3.
b)
Standardization in relation to a known quantity of potassium iodate.
Place (70 5) mg of potassium iodate in a 500 ml conical flask and dissolve in approximately 150 ml
of water.
Add about 1 g of potassium iodide, acidify with 25 ml of hydrochloric acid (1 + 1) and titrate with the
approximately 0,1 mol/l sodium thiosulfate solution until a pale yellow colour is obtained. Then add 2 ml
of the starch solution (4.7.7) and titrate until the colour changes from blue to colourless.
The factor f of this solution is calculated from the following equation:
f =
m
1 000 m2
= 280,363 4 2
3,566 8 V 3
V3
where
m2
12
is the mass of the portion of potassium iodate in g;
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V3
is the volume of the approximately 0,1 mol/l sodium thiosulfate solution used for the titration.
NOTE 2
iodate.
3,566 8 g/l of potassium iodate corresponds to a solution with exactly 0,016 67 mol/l of potassium
NOTE 3
The value of factor f for the solution should be calculated using the mean value of three
4.7.7 Starch solution, made taking 1 g of starch (water soluble), adding 1 g of potassium iodide KI,
dissolving in water and making up to 100 ml.
4.8
Reagents for determination of lightweight contaminators (see 14.2)
4.8.1 Zinc chloride solution, obtained by dissolving 7 kg of ZnCl2 in 3 l of water to obtain a saturated
3
solution of density of (1,98 0,02) g/cm at (20 3) C. The relative density of the solution, after
cooling to room temperature, shall be checked using a suitable hydrometer (5.9.3).
NOTE
Zinc chloride solution is moderately irritating to skin and mucous membranes.
4.8.2 Sodium polytungstate solution (as an alternative to 4.8.1), prepared by dissolving

3Na2WO4.9W03.H2O crystals in water until the density of well stirred solution containing no
3
undissolved crystals is (1,98 0,02) g/cm at (20 3) C. The relative density of the solution, after
cooling to room temperature, shall be checked using a suitable hydrometer (5.9.3).
4.9
Reagents for determination of potential presence of humus (see 15.1)
4.9.1 A 3 % solution of sodium hydroxide, made by dissolving 30 g of sodium hydroxide pellets in

water, cooling to room temperature and diluting to 1 l in a volumetric flask.
4.9.2 Standard colour solution, prepared by dissolving 45,0 g of FeCl3.6H2O and 5,50 g of
CoCl2.6H2O in 279,5 g of water with 1 ml concentrated HCl.
Store the solution in a glass bottle.
NOTE 1
The solution should be stable for at least two weeks.
NOTE 2
The standard colour solution (tangerine-orange) is equivalent to Gardner Colour Standard
Number11 or Organic Plate Number31).
4.10 Reagents for determination of fulvo acid content (see 15.2)

4.10.1 Hydrochloric acid, diluted (1 + 23) (4.1).
4.10.2 Stannous chloride solution, made by dissolving 22,5 g of SnCl2.2H2O in 1 l of hydrochloric
acid (4.10.1).
NOTE
The solution should be stable for at least two weeks.
1) Colour scale discs and equivalent standard solutions can be obtained from:
Tintometer Ltd, Lovibond House, Solar Way, Solstice Park, Amesbury, Wiltshire, SPA 7SZ, UK
Tel: +44.1980.664800; Fax: +44.1980.625412; Email: sales@tintometer.com; website: www.tintometer.com
or
Intertest Benelux v.o.f. P.O. Box 373 NL - 4870 AJ Etten-Leur
Phone: +31 (0)76 501 53 51; Fax: +31 (0)76 503 31 81; Email: intertest@intertest.nl or info@intertest.nl; website:
www.intertest.nl.
This information is given for the convenience of users of this European Standard and does not constitute an
endorsement by CEN of the product named. Equivalent products may be used if they can be shown to lead to the
same results.
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4.11 Reagents for determination of free lime by complexometry (see 18.2)
4.11.1 Ethanediol (Ethylene glycol), fresh, anhydrous.

4.11.2 Propan-2-ol (Isopropanol), anhydrous.
4.11.3 Filter paper pulp, in anhydrous ethanediol.
4.11.4 Hydrochloric acid, diluted (1+1) (4.1).
4.11.5 Triethanolamine.
4.11.6 m-Nitrophenol (0,1 g in 100 ml H20).
4.11.7 Sodium hydroxide solution, 2 mol/l, made by dissolving 80 g of sodium hydroxide pellets in
water, cooling to room temperature and diluting to 1 l in a volumetric flask.
4.11.8 Indicator, made by grinding together 1 g of murexide (ammonium purpurate) and 100 g NaCl
using a pestle and mortar.
4.11.9 EDTA solution 1/112 mol/l, (3,3 0,1) g of ethylenediaminetetra - acetic acid disodium salt,
dried to constant mass at 80 C, dissolved in water and made up to 1 l. This solution needs to be
standardized against a solution of known calcium content (4.11.10).
4.11.10 Standard calcium solution (1 ml = 1 mg of calcium oxide). Dissolve (1,785 0,001) g of pure
calcium carbonate (4.11.11) dried at (110 5) C in a slight excess of (1 + 4) hydrochloric acid. Boil
the solution to expel carbon dioxide, cover and cool to room temperature and dilute to 1 l with water in
a volumetric flask (5.3.6).
NOTE
Commercially standardized solutions are available, for example (1,000 0,002) g CaO/l.
4.11.11 Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) precipitated grade, volumetric standard.

4.11.12 Soda-lime, granulated.
4.12
Reagent for determination of free lime by conductometry (see 18.3)
Ethanediol (4.11.1).
4.13
4.13.1
Reagents for determination of free lime by acidimetry (see 18.4)

Ethyl acetoacetate, anhydrous grade.
4.13.2 2-methyl propan-l-ol, (isobutyl alcohol) anhydrous grade.

4.13.3 Thymol blue indicator (thymolsulfonephthalein).
4.13.4 Hydrochloric acid, (4.1).
4.13.5 Solvent solution, 450 ml of ethyl acetoacetate in 3 l of 2-methylpropan-l-ol.
4.13.6 Indicator, 0,1 g of thymol blue indicator powder dissolved in 100 ml of 2-methylpropan-l-ol.
4.13.7 Hydrochloric acid solution approximately 0,2 mol/l.
To prepare this solution, make up 17 ml of hydrochloric acid (4.1) to 1 l with 2-methylpropan-l-ol.
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To standardize this solution, weigh (100 0,1) mg of calcium carbonate (4.11.11) in a crucible (5.6.2)
and calcine for 1 h at 1000 C. Extract the free lime and titrate in accordance with 18.4.3.
Determine the k factor from the following equation:
k=
56,08 100
100,09 V 4
(5)
where
V4
is the volume of hydrochloric acid added (in ml);
represents the number of mg of free CaO per ml of standardized hydrochloric acid solution.
NOTE
The value of factor k for the solution should be calculated using the mean value of three
4.13.8 Sodium hydroxide on support granulated about 0,8 mm to 1,6 mm for elementary analysis.
4.14
Reagent for the determination of the expansion of steel slag (see 19.3)
4.14.1 Silicone oil.

4.14.2 Hydrochloric acid diluted (1 + 5).
Apparatus
5.1
General requirements
All apparatus shall comply with the general requirements of EN 932-5.

Unless otherwise stated, all volumetric glassware shall be of class B accuracy as defined in
ISO 384:1978. Volumetric glassware of class A accuracy shall be used for audit tests and for type
tests.
NOTE
5.2
Where no tolerances are specified for dimensions, the values quoted are approximate.
Apparatus for general purposes
5.2.1 Well ventilated oven, capable of being controlled to maintain a constant temperature in the
range of 40 C to 150 C with an accuracy of 5 C, equipped with a heat resistant tray made of noncorrodible material.
5.2.2 Electric muffle furnace capable of being controlled to maintain a constant temperature in the
range of 800 C to 1 100 C with an accuracy of 25 C.
5.2.3 Crushing and grinding equipment to reduce aggregates to sizes that pass through sieves
suitable for particular tests while producing a minimum of fines.
5.2.4
Balance, capable of weighing up to 10 kg, readable to the nearest 1 g.
5.2.5
Balance, capable of weighing up to 1 kg, readable to the nearest 0,01 g.
5.2.6
Analytical balance, capable of weighing up to 100 g, readable to the nearest 0,1 mg.
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5.2.7
Hot plate with magnetic stirrer.
5.2.8
pH meter, readable to 0,1 pH units.
5.2.9
Beakers, conical flasks, funnels and filter paper.
5.2.10 Pipettes, 25 ml, 50 ml and 100 ml, complying with the requirements of ISO 648.
5.2.11 Graduated measuring cylinders, capacity 10 ml, 250 ml and 500 ml, complying with the
requirements of ISO 4788.
5.2.12 Wash bottles, containing demineralized water.
5.2.13 Burettes, 50 ml size, graduated to 0,1 ml, complying with the requirements of ISO 385.
5.2.14 Amber-coloured glass reagent bottles.
5.2.15 Plain glass reagent bottles.
5.2.16 Desiccators.
5.2.17 Fume cupboard.
5.2.18 Watch glass.
5.3 Additional apparatus required for determination of water-soluble chloride salts

following Volhard (see Clause 7)
5.3.1
Test sieve, 16 mm square hole perforated plate complying with the requirements of EN 933-2.
5.3.2 Two glass, plastic or metal bottles, or wide-mouthed Erlenmeyer flasks, with well fitting
stoppers.
NOTE
The bottles should be approximately 5 l capacity when testing coarse aggregates or lightweight
aggregates; approximately 2 l capacity when testing fine aggregates; and 300 ml Erlenmeyer flasks for testing
filler.
5.3.3
Mechanical shaker or roller, to take the extraction bottles (5.3.2).
5.3.4 Two filter funnels, of approximately 100 mm diameter with medium and fine grade filter
papers of a diameter appropriate to the size of the funnel.
5.3.5
Stoppered conical flasks, 100 ml and 250 ml capacity.
5.3.6
Two volumetric flasks, capacity of 1 l, complying with the requirements of ISO 1042.
5.4 Additional apparatus required for potentiometric determination of water-soluble

chloride salts (see Clause 8)
5.4.1 A potentiometric titrator suitable for the determination of chloride ion concentration with an
electrode system consisting of:
a)
Measuring electrode - fitted with either a silver electrode (preferably chloridized) or a chloride
ion - selective electrode.
b)
Reference electrode - either mercurous sulfate or a double junction silver/silver chloride with
chloride free electrolyte in the outer chamber.
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5.5 Additional apparatus required for factory production control determination of

water soluble chloride salts following Mohr (see Clause 9)
Two wide-mouthed plastic bottles of 1 l, with stoppers.
5.6 Additional apparatus required for determination of water-soluble sulfates (see

Clause 10)
5.6.1 Sintered silica filtering crucibles, porosity grade 4, approximately 35 mm in diameter and
40 mm in height.
5.6.2 Ignition crucibles, as alternative to 5.6.1, approximately 35 mm in diameter and 40 mm in
height and capable of maintaining a constant mass when heated to 1 100 C.
NOTE
5.6.3
Porcelain, silica or platinum are suitable materials for ignition crucibles.
Spectrophotometer
NOTE
The water-soluble sulfate content is obtained from the measured absorbance using a calibration
graph. This is established by dissolving known quantities of calcium sulfate in hot water and measuring the
absorbance of the test solutions. For this, the absorbance of at least five different solutions within the range 0 %
to 1.3 % sulfate should be determined. The absorbance of the blank solution should always be established and
deducted from the test solution.
5.7 Additional apparatus required for the determination of total sulfur content (see
Clause 11)
High temperature combustion apparatus, an induction furnace capable of reaching a temperature of
at least 2 000 C within a 40-second analysis period. An appropriate accelerator should be used (for
example, tungsten trioxide or vanadium pentoxide). Any evolved water vapour should be efficiently
trapped.
NOTE
The apparatus should be calibrated regularly using standard materials, including aggregates of the
type to be tested and pyrite. The standards should cover the range of sulfur content expected. If results outside
this range are obtained, the machine should be recalibrated with appropriate standards and the test repeated.
Blanks should be run and if any sulfur is detected the machine should be cleaned until no sulfur is detected in the
blanks.
5.8 Additional apparatus required for determination of sulfide content (see

Clause 13)
Typical apparatus for the determination of sulfide content is shown in Figure 1.
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Key
1
Lead acetate solution (4.7.1)
Ammoniacal solution of zinc sulfate (4.7.2)
Nitrogen or argon
Reaction flask
Figure 1 Example of apparatus for the determination of sulfide
5.9
Additional apparatus required for determination of lightweight contaminators
(see 14.2)
5.9.1
300 m and 250 m sieves complying with EN 933-2.
5.9.2
Porcelain evaporating basin.
5.9.3
Hydrometer, range 1,950 to 2,000, complying with the requirements of ISO 649-1.
5.10 Additional apparatus required for determination of the potential presence of

humus (see 15.1)
5.10.1 4 mm sieve, complying with EN 933-2.
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5.10.2 Clear, cylindrical glass bottle with stopper, with a capacity of approximately 450 ml and an
external diameter of approximately 70 mm.
NOTE
The approximate dimensions are intended to match a bottle that is commercially available. A bottle of
a different size can affect the comparison with the standard colour.
5.11
Additional apparatus required for determination of fulvo acid content (see 15.2)
5.11.1 Glass stirring rod.

5.11.2 Glass filter funnel.
5.11.3 180 mm diameter medium grade filter paper.
5.11.4 Hot plate.
5.12 Additional apparatus required for determination of organic contaminators by

mortar method (see 15.3)
5.12.1 Stopwatch or a timer, readable to 1 s.
5.12.2 Refractory porcelain or silica basins of size suitable for placing inside the muffle furnace.
5.12.3 Plunger test apparatus conforming with the requirements of EN 1015-4.
5.12.4 Mixer complying with the requirements of EN 196-1.
5.12.5 Stiffening rate apparatus conforming with EN 1015-9.
5.12.6 Flexural and compressive strength apparatus conforming to the requirements of EN 1015-11.
5.12.7 Electric muffle furnace, with a capacity large enough for calcination of a 2 kg aggregate
portion, capable of maintaining a temperature of (480 25) C.
5.13 Additional apparatus required for determination of free lime by complexometry

(see 18.2)
5.13.1 Erlenmeyer flask, 250 ml capacity, with ground glass stopper.
5.13.2 Volumetric flask, 500 ml capacity, complying with the requirements of ISO 1042.
5.13.3 Magnetic stirrer with temperature controlled water bath.
5.13.4 Sintered glass filter, 10 m to 16 m diameter of pores.
5.13.5 Titration equipment with galvanometer for photoelectric end point determination.
5.13.6 Test sieve, 63 m woven wire cloth complying with the requirements of EN 933-2.
5.14 Additional apparatus required for determination of free lime by conductometry

(see 18.3)
5.14.1 Measuring vessel (volume approximately 160 ml) with a thermoplastic casing and screw cap
with two apertures with ground cone NS 14 as defined in DIN 12242-1:1980. (see Figure 2).
5.14.2 Conductive electrode with ground cone NS 14.
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5.14.3 Thermometer (50 C to 100 C): 0,1 C graduated, with ground cone NS 14.
5.14.4 Conductance meter.

NOTE 1
The free lime content is obtained from the measured conductance using a calibration graph. This is
established by dissolving known quantities of calcined CaO in ethanediol and measuring the conductance of their
solutions. For this, the conductance of at least five different solutions within the range from 0 mg to 10 mg
CaO/100 ml ethanediol (4.11.1) should be determined, in each case with three individual measurements.
NOTE 2
The CaO used is produced by calcining CaCO3 (4.11.11) at 1 000 C until it reaches a constant mass
and then cooling in a desiccator which contains absorption materials for water and carbon dioxide, for example
soda-lime.
NOTE 3
The value of conductance of the blank solution of ethanediol should be established for each
determination and deducted from the test solution.
NOTE 4
Figure 3 shows the calibration of an ethanediol solution containing calcium oxide at 80 C and an
-1
electrode constant of 0,573 cm . In this case, a measured conductance of 100 S yields a value of 4,8 % (by
mass) for the content of free lime.
5.14.5 Water bath controllable to (80 0,1) C.

5.14.6 Magnetic stirrer with temperature controlled water bath.
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Key
1
Thermometer (5.14.3)
Electrode (5.14.2)
Polypropylene cap
Vessel made of borosilicate glass
Plastic casing
Water inlet
Magnetic stirrer (5.14.6)

Figure 2 Vertical section of a measuring vessel for determination of free lime by
conductometry (5.14 and 18.3)
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Key
1 = 0 mg to 10 mg weighed in 100 ml ethanediol. Measuring temperature (80 0,1) C. Electrode
-1
constant 0,573 cm .
X = Calcium oxide content of ethanediol solution in mg CaO/100 ml.
Y = Conductance in S.
Figure 3 Example of a calibration graph
5.15 Additional apparatus required for acidimetric determination of free lime

(see 18.4)
5.15.1 Erlenmeyer flasks, 200 ml, 250 ml or 300 ml capacity, fitted with water-cooled condensers by
means of standard-taper inner joints.
5.15.2 Absorption tubes to fit to the upper part of the condensers and containing the sodium
hydroxide (4.13.8) and the molecular sieve (5.15.3).
5.15.3 Molecular sieve 0,3 nm beads about 2 mm diameter.
5.15.4 Glass microfibre filters of 1,2 mm retention.
5.15.5 Equipment for vacuum filtration.
5.16 Additional apparatus required for the determination of CaO in steel slag by Xray diffraction (see 18.5).
5.16.1 X-ray diffractometer.
5.16.2 63 m sieve complying with EN 932-2.
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5.17 Additional apparatus required for the determination of dicalcium silicate

disintegration of air-cooled blast-furnace slag (see 19.1)
5.17.1 Ultra-violet lighting equipment, of wavelength 300 nm to 400 nm with a maximum wavelength
intensity at 366 nm.
5.18 Additional apparatus required for determination of the volume expansion of steel
slag (see 19.3)
5.18.1 Steam unit with test cylinder and displacement indicator with a measuring range of
(10 0,01) mm as shown in Figures 4, 5 and 6.
NOTE
The steam equipment consists of one or more chambers, in which water is heated up to boiling point
over heating elements during the test. Above the heating chamber is the compressed slag specimen in a cylinder
with a perforated base, an internal diameter of about 210 mm and a height of about 120 mm. The holes in the
base allow steam to rise through the specimen evenly. The water usage should be (1,1 0,6) l/h. To prevent
condensation building up on the inside of the cylinder due to the heat loss, the cylinder is heated to (120 10) C
by a circular heating jacket fitted to the outside wall.
Key
1
Test cylinder
Water gauge
Displacement indicator
Slag specimen
Heating jacket
Perforated base
Steam
Water
Heating coil
Figure 4 Vertical section of a typical steam test equipment with two chambers
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Key
1
Cylinder with perforated base, 49 holes, 3 mm diameter, distributed as given in Figure 6
Fabric mat
Compacted slag specimen
Glass beads, 5 mm diameter
Surcharge
Displacement indicator
Surcharge support, allowing steam to pass
Perforated plate, (30 5) % open area

Figure 5 Cylinder with sample and loading/measuring equipment
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Dimensions in millimetres
Key
Central point:
1 hole
st
1 circle, 65 mm diameter:
8 holes
nd
16 holes
rd
24 holes

Figure 6 Drill diagram of the cylinder base

5.18.2 Sieves, complying with EN 933-2, with mesh sizes 0,5 mm, 2,0 mm, 5,6 mm, 8,0 mm,
11,2 mm, 16,0 mm and 22,4 mm.
5.18.3 Glass beads, diameter 5 mm.
5.18.4 Medium grade filter paper, diameter 210 mm.
5.18.5 Vibrating table, with an approximate frequency of (48 3) Hz and an amplitude of 1,5 mm,
or another compacting devise which allows a final compaction of the test portion to a void content of
(25 3) % (by volume).
NOTE
Other types of vibrating table, a Proctor hammer or a hand-held vibrating hammer may be suitable.
5.18.6 Sounding rod graduated to the nearest mm, with a total scale length of 200 mm of more.
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5.18.7 Surcharge with an exterior diameter less than 210 mm (180 mm is typical) with a central hole
about 15 mm diameter to allow the stem of the displacement indicator to sit on top of the surcharge
support, and to allow steam to escape. The total combined mass of the surcharge, surcharge support
and perforated plate shall be (6 0,01) kg.
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6.1
General requirements for testing

Number of tests
Unless otherwise stated the number of single determinations of the various test methods (see
Clauses 7 to 19) is fixed at two (see also 6.3).
6.2
Repeatability and reproducibility
The standard deviation of repeatability gives the closeness of agreement between successive results
obtained with the same method on identical material tested under the same conditions (same
operator, same apparatus, same laboratory and short time interval).
The standard deviation of reproducibility gives the closeness of agreement between individual results
obtained with the same method on identical material but tested under different conditions (different
operators, different apparatus, different laboratories and/or different times) (see EN 932-6).
The standard deviations of repeatability and reproducibility are expressed in absolute percentage.
Recognised values for some of the test methods are given in Annex A (informative).
NOTE
The values of precision are taken from previous national standards or from cross-testing exercises
recognised by CEN.
6.3
Expression of mass, volume, factors and results
Record the mass from an analytical balance (5.2.6) in g to the nearest 0,1 mg and volume from the
burettes (5.2.13) in ml to the nearest 0,05 ml.
Record the mass from the ordinary balance specified in 5.2.4 in g to the nearest 1 g or from the
balance specified in 5.2.5 to the nearest 0,01 g.
Express the factors of solutions (4.7.5, 4.7.6 and 4.13.7), given by the mean of three determinations,
to three decimal places.
Express the results of the tests, given by the mean of two determinations, as a percentage, to the
nearest 0,01 %, unless otherwise stated.
If an accepted value of repeatability is available (Annex A), the results for the two determinations shall
be reviewed. If the difference between two determinations is more than twice the repeatability standard
deviation, repeat the test and take the mean of the two closest values.
6.4
Drying of materials
Unless otherwise stated in a test method, materials shall be dried in a well-ventilated oven (5.2.1), at a
temperature of (110 5) C.
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Ignitions of precipitates
Ignite precipitates as follows:

Place the filter paper and its contents into a crucible, which has been previously ignited and tarred. Dry
and then incinerate the filter paper slowly in an oxidizing atmosphere without flaming, whilst ensuring
complete combustion.
Ignite the precipitate for at least 1 h at the stated temperature.
Allow the crucible and its contents to cool to the room temperature in a desiccator. Weigh the crucible
and its contents.
6.6
Check for the absence of chloride ions (silver nitrate test)
After five or six washes of a precipitate, rinse the base of the filter stem with a few drops of water.
Wash the filter and its contents with several ml of water and collect this in a test tube. Add several drops
of concentrated nitric acid (4.1) and of silver nitrate solution (4.2.1). Check for the absence of turbidity or
precipitate in the solution. If necessary, continue washing.
The absence of turbidity in the silver nitrate test confirms that the washings are free from chloride ions.
7 Determination of water-soluble chloride salts using the Volhard method

(Reference method)
7.1
Principle
This test is suitable for aggregates where the chloride content derives directly from contact with, or
immersion in, saline water, e.g. typical sea-dredged aggregates.
An aggregate test specimen is extracted with water to remove chloride ions. The method of analysis of
the extract is based on that of Volhard titration where an excess of silver nitrate solution is added to the
chloride solution and the unreacted portion is back titrated with a standardized solution of thiocyanate,
using ammonium iron (III) sulfate solution as an indicator.
The chlorides are expressed in terms of, and reported as, the chloride ion content as a percentage by
mass of the aggregate.
NOTE
With some aggregates, e.g. from some desert areas, testing a nitric acid extract of the finely ground
aggregate can show significantly higher levels of chloride than the water extraction method specified in this
clause.
7.2
Sampling
The laboratory sample shall be taken in accordance with the procedures specified in EN 932-1.
NOTE
batch.
7.3
For marine aggregates the laboratory sample should be representative of the moisture content of the
Preparation of test specimens
Reduce the laboratory sample by the procedures specified in EN 932-2 to an amount not less than the
mass given in Table 1, appropriate to the upper (D) sieve size of the aggregate.
Dry the sub-sample at a temperature of (110 5) C to constant mass (3.4).
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Sieve the sub-sample through a 16 mm sieve (see 5.3.1) and crush any oversize samples to pass the
sieve, avoiding excessive grinding. Combine, mix thoroughly and using the procedures specified in
EN 932-2 produce two test specimens each with a mass of about (2 0,3) kg for coarse aggregates or
each with a mass of about (500 75) g for fine aggregates.
In the case of lightweight aggregates, the two test portions shall each have a volume of about 1 l.
Table 1 Minimum mass of preliminary sub-sample
Upper (D) sieve size of the
aggregate, mm
7.4
Minimum mass of
sub-sample, kg
63
50
45
35
31,5
15
22,4 or less
Preparation of extracts
For coarse aggregates and lightweight aggregates, use two wide-mouthed bottles of 5 l
capacity (5.3.2). For fine aggregates use two bottles of 2 l capacity (5.3.2). Weigh each bottle and
record its mass to the nearest 1 g.
Transfer the test specimens (7.3) to the bottles. Weigh the bottles and contents and record their mass
to the nearest 1 g. Calculate the mass of aggregate in each bottle by difference.
Add to each bottle a mass of water equal to the mass of the test specimen. For lightweight
aggregates add 1 l water.
Agitate the bottles continuously for 60 min by means of the shaker or the roller (5.3.3).
Then filter the extracts through dry, medium grade filter papers (5.3.4) until at least 100 ml of clear or
slightly opalescent filtrate has been collected in clean dry beakers (5.2.9).
7.5
Procedure for the determination of the chloride content of the extracts
Take 100 ml of the filtered extract (7.4) using a 100 ml pipette (5.2.10) and transfer to a 250 ml
capacity flask (5.3.5). Add 5 ml of nitric acid (4.2.3) to the flask followed by silver nitrate
solution (4.2.1) from a burette (5.2.13) until all the chloride has been precipitated and then add excess.
When aggregates containing sulfides (e.g. slags) are being analysed, allow the solution to digest for
5 min at a temperature just below boiling. A white precipitate of sulfur may form, but it is not
necessary to filter this off. Cool and add the silver nitrate solution.
Add sufficient silver nitrate to ensure a titre of at least 3 ml of thiocyanate solution.
Record the total volume V5 of silver nitrate solution added.
Add 2 ml of 3,5,5-trimethylhexan-1-ol (4.2.4), stopper, and shake the flask vigorously to coagulate the
precipitate.
Carefully loosen the stopper, avoiding loss of solution and rinse the stopper with water, collecting the
washings in the solution.
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Add 5 ml of the ammonium iron (III) sulfate indicator solution (4.2.5) followed by the standardized
thiocyanate solution (4.2.2) from a burette until the first permanent colour change occurs (from white
opalescence to pale brown) and the solution has the same depth of colour as was used for the
standardization specified in 4.2.2.
Record the volume V6 of the thiocyanate solution added.
Repeat the procedure with the extract from the second test specimen.
The number of determinations on each extract is fixed at one.
7.6
Calculation and expression of results
Calculate the chloride content C of aggregate from the following equation:

C = 0,003 546 W {V5 - (10 cT V6)}
(in %)
(6)
where
V5
is the volume of silver nitrate solution (in ml);
V6
is the volume of standardized thiocyanate solution added (in ml);
cT
is the concentration of the standardized thiocyanate solution (in mol/l);
is the water aggregate ratio (in g/g) - for lightweight aggregates; W is 1 000 g/mass of the
aggregate in g.
NOTE
A statement on the precision of the determination of water-soluble chlorides is given in Annex A.
The result is given as the mean of the determination on the two extracts as a percentage, to the
nearest 0,001 %.
8 Determination of water-soluble chloride salts by potentiometry (Alternative

method)
8.1
Principle
The aggregate test specimen is extracted in the same way as in 7.4. The chloride ions are precipitated
from the extracts by means of a standard silver nitrate solution.
The titration is executed by potentiometry, using a suitable electrode as indicator.
NOTE
8.2
Chloride ion selective electrodes and Gran's plot can also be used.
Sampling, preparation of test specimens and extracts
Follow the procedures specified in 7.2, 7.3 and 7.4.
8.3
Take 50 ml of the filtered extract (7.4) by means of the 50 ml pipette (5.2.10) and transfer to a 250 ml
beaker. Acidify with nitric acid (HNO3) (4.2.3) to a pH value of 2 to 3. Add by pipette 5 ml of sodium
chloride solution (4.3.2).
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When aggregates containing sulfides (e.g. slags) are being analysed, allow the solution to digest for
5 min at a temperature just below boiling. A white precipitate of sulfur may form, but it is not necessary
to filter this off. Cool the contents of the beaker.
By means of the potentiometric device (5.4.1), titrate with the silver nitrate solution (4.3.1). The
chloride content of the solution is indicated by the consumption of silver nitrate solution relative to the
point of inflection of the potential curve, the quantity of sodium chloride (4.3.2) added to improve end
point recognition having been deducted.
Repeat the procedure with the extract from the second test specimen.
The amount of sodium chloride added shall be confirmed by a blank test.
8.4
Calculate the chloride content C of aggregate from the following equation:

C = 0,000 709 V7 W (in %)
(7)
where
V7
is the consumption of silver nitrate solution, in ml, subtracting 10 ml for the added chloride
solution;
aggregate in g.
The result is given as the mean of the determination on the two extracts as a percentage of the
nearest 0,001 %.
NOTE
A statement on the precision of the determination of water-soluble chlorides by potentiometry is given
in Annex A.
9 Determination of water-soluble chloride salts using the Mohr method

(Alternative method)
9.1
General
The chloride ion concentration of the aqueous extract of natural aggregate may be determined using
instrumental techniques based on conductivity measurement.
This test method gives a more rapid method of extraction than the one specified in Clause 7. It is
strongly recommended that this procedure is used as a preliminary check before using the test
specified in Clause 7 to confirm compliance with a specification, if necessary. This procedure shall
only be used for factory production control.
9.2
Principle
An aggregate test portion is rapidly extracted with water at room temperature to remove chloride ions.
The extract is then analysed by the method based on Mohr. The chloride is titrated with silver nitrate
using potassium chromate as an indicator. The chloride ion concentration may also be determined
using instrumental methods based on conductivity.
9.3
Sampling
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9.4
Preparation of test portion
Reduce the laboratory sample to a test portion with a mass of 250 g using the procedures specified in
EN 932-2. For lightweight aggregates, use a volume of 1 l.
9.5
For coarse and fine aggregates use two wide-mouthed plastic bottles of 1 l capacity (5.5). For
lightweight aggregate use two bottles of 5 l capacity (5.3.2). Weigh each bottle and record its mass to
the nearest 1 g.
Transfer the test portion into the bottles. Weigh each bottle with its contents and record the mass to
the nearest 1 g. Calculate the mass of aggregate in each bottle by difference.
Add to each bottle a mass of water equal to the mass of aggregate. For lightweight aggregate add 1 l
of water.
Fasten the watertight bottle closures and mix the contents by shaking at least 20 times. Allow to settle
until the supernatant water is more or less clear.
9.6
NOTE
If conductivity measurement is being used, decant approximately 100 ml into a 250 ml beaker and
measure the concentration.
Take 25 ml of the supernatant water (9.5) using a 25 ml pipette (5.2.10) and transfer to a 100 ml
capacity flask (5.3.5).
Add 4 ml to 6 ml of the potassium chromate solution (4.4) and mix. Titrate by means of the 0,01 mol/l
silver nitrate solution (4.3.1) until light red. Note the volume V8 of the silver nitrate solution used.
9.7
Calculate the chloride content C of the aggregate from the following equation:
C = 0,01 0,0354 5 V8 W 4 (in %)
(8)
where
V8
is the used volume of 0,01 mol/l silver nitrate solution;
aggregate in g.
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Determination of water-soluble sulfates
10.1 Determination of water soluble sulfates in natural and manufactured

aggregates
10.1.1
Principle
An aggregate test specimen is extracted with water to remove water-soluble sulfate ions. The watersoluble sulfate content is determined by precipitation at pH between 1 and 1,5 by a solution of barium
chloride, at the boiling point.
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The determination is then completed gravimetrically and the sulfate ion content is expressed as a
percentage by mass of the aggregate.
This method is applicable when aggregates containing sulfides, e.g. slags, are being analysed.
10.1.2
Sampling
10.1.3
Reduce the laboratory sample by the procedures specified in EN 932-2 to an amount not less than
the mass given in Table 1 (7.3) appropriate to the upper (D) sieve size of the aggregate.
Dry the sub-sample at a temperature of (110 5) C to constant mass (3.4).
Sieve the sub-sample through a 16 mm sieve (see 5.3.1). Crush any oversize particles to pass the
sieve, avoiding excessive grinding. Combine, mix thoroughly and using the procedures specified in
EN 932-2 produce two test specimens each with a mass of about (2 0,3) kg for coarse aggregates
or each with a mass of about (500 75) g for fine aggregates.
In the case of lightweight aggregates, the two test specimens shall have a volume of about 1 l.
10.1.4
For coarse or lightweight aggregates use two plastic or metal bottles of 5 l capacity and for fine
aggregate use two bottles of 2 l capacity (5.3.2). Weigh each bottle and record its mass to the nearest
1 g.
Transfer the test specimens obtained as specified in 10.1.3 to the bottles. Weigh each bottle and
contents and record the mass to the nearest 1 g. Calculate the mass of aggregate in each bottle by
difference.
Add to each bottle a mass of water equal to twice the mass of the test specimen. For lightweight
aggregate, add 1 l of water. Fasten the watertight bottle closures and mix the contents by shaking or
rolling (5.3.3) continuously for a minimum of 24 h.
NOTE
If mechanical agitation equipment is not used and the aggregate and water are merely left in contact
with occasional shaking there is a possibility (particularly if the source of sulfate is, for example, large crystals of
gypsum) that all of the soluble sulfate will not be extracted in 24 h.
Filter the extracts through dry, medium-grade filter papers (5.3.4) until at least 100 ml of clear filtrates
have been collected in clean dry beakers (5.2.9).
10.1.5
Procedure for the determination of the sulfate content of the extracts
With a pipette (5.2.10), transfer 50 ml of filtered extract to a 500 ml beaker. Dilute to 300 ml with water
and add 10 ml of hydrochloric acid solution (4.5.1).
Bring to the boil and boil for 5 min.
NOTE 1
If the aggregate contains sulfides, e.g. slags, after boiling for 5 min, stand the solution in a warm
place for 30 min. If a white precipitate forms, filter through a medium grade filter paper and wash thoroughly with
hot distilled water. Discard the residue and continue as below.
While stirring vigorously and maintaining the solution at boiling point, add drop-by-drop 5 ml of the
barium chloride solution (4.5.2) heated to just below boiling. Continue boiling for 15 min so that a
precipitate is properly formed.
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Stand just below boiling for 30 min then leave in a warm place overnight.
Transfer the precipitate of barium sulfate with care to a previously ignited and weighed sintered silica
filter crucible (5.6.1) using suction. Alternatively transfer the precipitate with care to a fine filter paper
in a glass funnel and filter. In either case wash the precipitate several times with hot water until the
washings are free from chloride (6.6).
If a sintered silica filter crucible is used, remove it from the filter flask and dry at (110 5) C for
approximately 30 min and gradually raise the temperature to (925 25) C in an electric muffle
furnace (5.2.2) until no further loss in mass occurs.
NOTE 2
15 min at the higher temperature should suffice.
Cool the crucible in a desiccator (5.2.16) and weigh to the nearest 0,1 mg. Calculate the mass of the
precipitate m3 from the increase in mass of the crucible.
If the precipitate is filtered through a filter paper, transfer the filter paper and precipitate to a previously
ignited and weighed crucible (5.6.2). Place the crucible and contents in the electric muffle
furnace (5.2.2) following the procedure specified in 6.5.
Cool the crucible in a desiccator (5.2.16) and weigh to the nearest 0,1 mg. Calculate the mass of the
precipitate m3 from the increase in mass of the crucible.
10.1.6
Calculate the soluble sulfate content of the aggregate, expressed as SO3, from the following equation:
Soluble SO3 = 2 W 0,343 m3 (in %)
(9)
where
m3
is the mass of the precipitate of barium sulfate in g;
aggregate in g.
NOTE
Results can be expressed in SO4 using the following equation:

Soluble SO4 = 2 W 0,4116 m3 (in %)
10.2
10.2.1
Determination of water soluble sulfates in recycled aggregates

Principle
An aggregate test specimen is mixed with hot water to extract water-soluble sulfate ions. Barium
chloride is then added to the extract, buffered at neutral pH, so that sulfate ions precipitate as barium
sulfate. The water-soluble sulfate content is then determined by spectrophotomery.
The extraction with hot water removes active sulfates (e.g. gypsum plaster) which are potential
sources of unsoundness in the aggregate.
10.2.2
Sampling
The laboratory sample shall be taken in accordance with the procedures specified in EN 932-1. It shall
have a mass of at least 3 000 g.
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10.2.3
Preparation of test specimen
Sieve the laboratory sample through a 4 mm sieve and crush any oversize to pass 4 mm sieve.
Reduce to a test specimen of about (25 0,1) g. Weigh the test specimen to the nearest 0,1 g in a 2 l
beaker marked as "A" (5.2.9).
10.2.4 Preparation of extracts
Weigh (1 000 5) g distilled or demineralized water previously heated at (60 5) C in a 1 l or 2 l
beaker (5.2.9).
Immediately add the heated water to the test portion in beaker "A" (10.2.3). Cover the beaker with a
watch glass (5.2.18).
Stir content of beaker for (15 1) min with a magnetic stirrer, whilst maintaining a temperature of
(60 5) C.
Immediately filter (200 50) ml of the extract solution through a rapid filter into a 500 ml beaker
marked as "B".
Filter the remainder of the solution and retain it in a third beaker marked as "C".
NOTE
The contents of beaker C may be used later for a dilution (10.2.5.3).
Buffer the filtered solution in beaker B with tartaric acid or nitric acid to obtain a pH value of 7 1.
Check the pH value of the solution using pH meter (5.2.8). If the pH value becomes too acid (below 6),
add a little of the retained extract from beaker C to return it to neutrality.
Cover the buffered solution in beaker B and the retained solution in beaker C with a watch glass. If
necessary, allow them to cool.
10.2.5
Procedure for the determination of the sulfate content of the extracts, using a
spectrophotometer
10.2.5.1
Blank test on the water
Before each series of determinations, check the sulfate content of the distilled or demineralized water.
Follow the procedures outlined for the determination specified in 10.2.5.3.
Take the indicated quantity of distilled or demineralized water using a pipette and pour it into a test
tube. Add the specified amount of barium chloride solution (4.5.2) and let it stand for the indicated
resting time. Vigorously shake the test tube for 10 s and read the spectrophotometer result.
The result should normally be 0 mg/l. If it is not, record the result as CH2O.
10.2.5.2
Blank test on the solution
Before each determination carry out a blank test using the procedure in 10.2.5.3, but without adding
barium chloride.
Take the indicated quantity of buffered solution from beaker B using a pipette and pour it into a
suitable test tube. After the indicated resting time for the apparatus, record the result as C0.
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Procedure for the determination of sulfate content
Take the quantity of buffered solution indicated by the manufacturer from beaker B using a pipette
and pour it into a test tube or apparatus tank.
Add the specified amount of barium chloride solution (4.5.2), as indicated by the manufacturer.
Vigorously shake the test tube for 30 s and leave it during for the resting time recommended in the
manufacturers instructions (usually 5 min to 10 min). Vigorously shake the test tube again for 10 s to
put any crystals of BaSO4 deposited on the base of the test tube into suspension.
Allow to stand for 15 s to allow any air bubbles to disperse and record the spectrophotometer result
as CSO4 in mg/l.
If the result exceeds 200 mg/l, repeat the operation with a diluted test portion. Use a pipette to
transfer 50 ml of buffered solution from beaker B to another beaker marked as "D". Use another
pipette to add 50 ml of distilled or demineralized water to beaker D. Stir for 1 min with a magnetic
stirrer.
Repeat the determination described in 10.2.5.3 using the diluted solution and make appropriate
adjustments when calculating the results.
10.2.5.4
Calculate the soluble sulfate SO4 content of the recycled aggregate from the following equation:
T SO4 = [((CSO4 C0)/10 000) P/P] CH2O (CSO4 C0)/250
(10)
where
T SO4
is the water-soluble sulfate content of the sample, in %;
CSO4
is the spectrophotometer result (10.2.5.3);
C0
is the spectrophotometer result for the blank test (10.2.5.2);
CH2O
is the spectrophotometer result for the water test (10.2.5.1);
is the mass of water in grams (g) used for leaching the sample (10.2.4);
is the mass, in grams (g) of the test portion (10.2.3).
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11.1
Determination of total sulfur content

Determination of total sulfur content by acid digestion (Reference method)
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11.1.1 Principle
An aggregate test specimen is treated with hydrogen peroxide and hydrochloric acid to convert any
sulfur compounds present to sulfates. Any sulfates are precipitated as barium sulfate (BaSO4) and
weighed. The sulfur content is expressed as a percentage by mass of the aggregate.
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11.1.2 Sampling
The laboratory sample should be representative of the moisture content of the batch.
11.1.3 Preparation of test portion
mass specified in Table 1 appropriate to the upper (D) sieve size of the aggregate.
If necessary, dry the sample at a temperature of (110 5) C.
NOTE
Drying at a higher temperature will oxidise any sulfides.
Stepwise crush and reduce the sub-sample to a mass of approximately 20 g and then grind the particles
until they all pass the 125 m sieve. Take approximately 1 g of this material as the test portion.
11.1.4 Procedure
Weigh the test portion to the nearest 0,1 mg (m4) into a 400 ml high form beaker (5.2.9). Add 20 ml
distilled water to elutriate, using a glass rod and watch glass. In the fume cupboard, add 10 ml of
hydrogen peroxide (4.6.1) and warm for 30 min below the boiling point.
After the dissolution, add 20 ml hydrochloric acid (1+1) (4.1) and leave the test specimen in a heat
bath for 30 min.
Add a small amount of filter paper pulp and warm up the content of the beaker to below the boiling
point.
Make the solution alkaline by adding ammonium hydroxide (4.1). Check the alkalinity by using methyl
red as an indicator (4.6.2), or by using a pH-meter (5.2.8). Simmer for 30 s and then filter under gentle
suction using a medium porosity filter paper. Wash the contents of the filter once with a little hot,
demineralized water and reserve the filtrates.
Transfer the paper filter and the particles retained on it into the beaker and dissolve in 5 ml
concentrated hydrochloric acid (4.1) to which has been added 70 ml hot water.
Repeat the procedure above (boil, precipitate, filter and wash) and reject the precipitate if any. Acidify
the combined filtrates and washings (which should be about 220 ml in all) with 1 ml concentrated
hydrochloric acid and bring it to the boil. Boil for (5 0,5) min.
While maintaining the solution at boiling point and stirring vigorously, add drop-by-drop 10 ml of the
barium chloride solution (4.5.2) heated to just below boiling.
Mature, filter and ignite the barium sulfate precipitate as specified in 10.1.5.
Weigh to the nearest 0,1 mg and calculate the mass of precipitate m5.
11.1.5 Calculation and expression of results
Calculate the total sulfur content of the aggregate, expressed as S to the nearest 0,1%, from the
following formula:
S = m5/m4 13,74 (in %)
where
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m5
is the mass of precipitate in grams;
m4
is the mass of the test portion in grams.
A statement on the precision of the determination of total sulfur content is given in Annex A."
11.2 Determination of total sulfur content by high temperature combustion

(Alternative method)
11.2.1
Principle
An aggregate test portion is ignited at high temperature in an atmosphere of pure oxygen. This
converts any sulfur compounds present into sulfur dioxide which is quantified by infrared detectors.
The sulfur content is expressed as a percentage by mass of the aggregate.
11.2.2
Sampling
NOTE
11.2.3
mass specified in Table 1 (7.3) appropriate to the upper (D) sieve size of the aggregate.
NOTE
until they all pass the 125 m sieve. Take approximately 1 g of this material as the test specimen.
11.2.4
Procedure
The test portion shall be tested using an appropriate high temperature combustion apparatus (5.7) in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
The total sulfur content is obtained directly from the readout of the apparatus.
11.2.5
The results should be presented as S, to the nearest 0,1 %.
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Determination of acid soluble sulfates
12.1 Principle
Sulfates are extracted from a test portion of the aggregate by dilute hydrochloric acid. The sulfate ion
content is determined by gravimetry and expressed as a percentage by mass of the aggregate.
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12.3 Preparation of test portion

mass specified in Table 1 appropriate to the upper (D) sieve size of the aggregate.
NOTE
until they all pass the 125 m sieve. Take approximately 8 g of this material as the test portion.
12.4 Procedure
Weigh the test portion to the nearest 0,1 mg (m6). Place 360 ml water and 40 ml of concentrated
hydrochloric acid (4.1) in a 1000 ml conical flask (5.2.9) and heat to boiling point. Remove from the
source of heat and, while stirring, sprinkle the test portion on to the acid solution. Break up the solids
with the flattened end of a glass-stirring rod. Allow the solution to digest for (15 1) min at a temperature
just below boiling.
Filter the residue through a medium filter paper into a 1000 ml beaker. Thoroughly wash the contents of
the filter with hot demineralized water. Check the washings to ensure the absence of chloride ions using
the silver nitrate test (6.6).
Adjust the volume to about 600 ml with demineralized water and warm up the content of the beaker to
below the boiling point.
Make the solution alkaline by adding ammonium hydroxide solution (4.1.2). Check the alkalinity by
using methyl red as an indicator (4.6.2), or by using a pH-meter (5.2.8). Simmer for 30 s and then filter
under gentle suction using a medium porosity filter paper. Wash the contents of the filter at least 3
times with a little hot, demineralised water, reserve the filtrates and reject the precipitate if any. Acidify
the filtrates and washings by means of hydrochloric acid (1+11) to red coloration of methyl red indicator
(4.6.2).
Bring to the boil and boil for (5 0,5) min and then check that the solution is clear. If it is not clear, start
the test again using a new test portion.
While maintaining the solution at boiling point and stirring vigorously, slowly add 40 ml of the barium
chloride solution (4.5.2) heated to just below boiling. Mature, filter and ignite the barium sulfate
precipitate as specified in 10.1.5.
Weigh to the nearest 0,1 mg and calculate the mass of precipitate (m7).
12.5 Calculation and expression of results

Calculate the acid soluble sulfate content of the aggregate, expressed as SO3 to the nearest 0,1%, from
the following formula:
Sulfate content (SO3) = m7/m6 34,30 (in %)
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where
m7
is the mass of precipitate in grams;
m6
is the mass of the test portion in grams.
NOTE 1 Results can be expressed in SO4 using the following formula:
Sulfate content(SO4) = m7/m6 41,16 (in %)

NOTE 2 A statement on the precision of the determination of the acid soluble sulfate content is given in
Annex A."
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Determination of acid soluble sulfides
13.1
Principle
The test portion is decomposed by hydrochloric acid under reducing conditions. The sulfides are
converted into hydrogen sulfide, which is carried over by a gaseous stream into an ammoniacal solution
of zinc sulfate. The precipitated zinc sulfide is determined by iodometry.
13.2
Sampling
NOTE
13.3
the laboratory sample should be representative of the moisture content of the batch.
NOTE
until they all pass the 125 m sieve. Take approximately 1 g of this material as the test specimen.
13.4
Procedure
Use the apparatus shown in 5.8 and Figure 1. Weigh the test portion to the nearest 0,1 mg (m8) and
transfer into a 250 ml stoppered round bottom flask with a ground glass joint.
NOTE 1
If the sulfide content is low (< 0,1 %), reagent solutions ten times more dilute should be used (4.7.5
and 4.7.6).
Add about 2,5 g of tin (II) chloride (4.7.3) and 0,1 g of chromium (4.7.4).
NOTE 2
Chromium contributes to the dissolution of any pyrites (FeS2) that may be present in the aggregate.
Disperse the mixture in 50 ml of demineralized water. Fix to the flask the ground neck supporting the
separating funnel and connect this neck to the inlet of the condenser; connect the outlet of the
condenser to the glass tube which dips into the beaker containing 15 ml of ammoniacal zinc sulfate
solution (4.7.2) and 285 ml of demineralized water.
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Connect the gas supply (nitrogen or argon) and adjust the flow to about 10 ml per min. Stop the flow of
gas. Release 50 ml of hydrochloric acid (1 + 1) (4.1) from the separating funnel taking care that a small
amount of acid remains in the separating funnel to prevent leakage. Reconnect the gas supply, heat the
contents of the flask to boiling and boil for 10 min. Disconnect the outlet tube, which will serve as a
stirrer during the titration.
Aggregates of higher sulfide content will require more than 10 min reaction time for complete
transformation of all sulfides to precipitated zinc sulfide. Check that the extraction is complete by
bubbling the outlet into fresh ammoniacal zinc sulfate solution. If no precipitate appears, the extraction
is complete.
Cool the receiver to 20 C and add by pipette 10 ml of the 0,016 6 mol/l potassium iodate
solution (4.7.5) and 25 ml concentrated hydrochloric acid (4.1). Titrate with sodium thiosulfate
solution (4.7.6) until pale yellow. Then add 2 ml of starch solution (4.7.7) and titrate until the colour
changes from blue to colourless.
13.5
Calculate the sulfide content of the aggregate, expressed in S, from the following equation:
S=
{(V9 F ) (V10 f )}1,603 100 = 0,160 3 {(V9 F ) (V10 f )}(in %)

1 000 ms
ms
(13)
where
V9
is the volume of the potassium iodate solution in ml;
is the factor of the potassium iodate solution as specified in 4.7.5;
V10
is the volume of sodium thiosulfate solution used for the titration in ml;
is the factor of the sodium thiosulfate solution as specified in 4.7.6;
m8
is the mass of the test portion in g.
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14.1
14.1.1
Determination of components affecting the surface finish of concrete

Examination for the presence of reactive iron sulfide particles
General
This clause specifies methods for detection of iron sulfide particles which, when present at or near the
surface of concrete, can cause the formation of brown stains that are very difficult to remove.
14.1.2
Sampling
The stockpile shall be inspected and approximately 50 particles, representative of those suspected to
contain iron sulfide, shall be taken for testing.
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14.1.3
Procedure
Determine the reactivity of the particles by placing them in a saturated limewater solution.
NOTE 1
A blue-green gelatinous precipitate of ferrous sulfate should form within 5 min. This precipitate
changes rapidly to brown ferric hydroxide on exposure to air and light. This reaction should be complete within
30 min and indicates the presence of rapidly reacting iron sulfide.
If no brown gelatinous precipitate is formed when the particles are placed in saturated limewater, they
may be slowly reacting particles. When presence of slowly reacting particles is suspected, examine
the particles visually to assess as well as possible their propensity to cause staining in mortar or
concrete.
NOTE 2
Where a particular quarry has a history of occasionally producing aggregate containing iron sulfide,
examination with a low power microscope by a technologist with experience of the quarry may be sufficient to
determine whether or not the material is deleterious.
In other cases, embed the recovered particles in Portland cement paste, store for 28 days in a moist
condition and then examine the cement paste for staining.
14.2
14.2.1
Determination of lightweight contaminators

General
This test is a method for estimating the mass percentage of lightweight particles in fine aggregate. The
method estimates substances such as lignite and coal which may cause staining or pop-outs on
concrete or mortar surfaces. If necessary, the method can be adapted for use on coarse aggregates by
examining larger test portions (see Table 1).
14.2.2
Principle
Most normal weight fine aggregates for concrete and mortar have a particle density greater than 2,0.
When a test portion of the fine aggregate is immersed in a liquid with a density just below 2,0, lower
density particles will float on the surface. This allows them to be removed for examination and
quantification.
NOTE
14.2.3
The flotation process cannot be used with lightweight aggregates.
Procedure
The minimum quantity of fine aggregate in the laboratory sample shall be 5 kg. This shall be reduced to
produce a test portion of mass (350 50) g.
Spread the test portion over a tray and dry it to constant mass (6.4) at (110 5) C. Record the mass of
the dried test portion (m9) to the nearest 0,1 g. Separate the aggregate on the 300 m sieve (5.9.1),
discarding the finer fraction.
Pour about 1 l of the solution of zinc chloride (4.8.1) or sodium polytungstate (4.8.2) into a 2 l beaker
and then pour the aggregate into the solution. Gently agitate the bed of aggregate with a glass rod to
assist lightweight particles to leave the bed and rise to the surface of the solution. Gently agitate the
floating particles with the glass rod to dislodge any air bubbles that may have caused heavier aggregate
particles to float.
Decant the supernatant solution into a second 2 l beaker through a 250 m sieve (5.9.1), allowing the
floating particles to be retained on the sieve. Ensure that none of the heavier aggregate particles pass
into the sieve. Return the solution to the first beaker and agitate the bed of aggregate again. If further
particles float on the solution, decant through the sieve again. Repeat the procedure until all of the
floating particles have been collected in the sieve.
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Wash the sieve and the particles on it with water until the zinc chloride or sodium polytungstate has
been removed. Dry the sieve and contents for (20 4) h at (40 5) C and then tip the contents into an
evaporating basin (5.9.2). Complete the drying at (110 5) C for (4 0,25) h.
Cool the basin and then weigh the lightweight particles (m10), to the nearest 0,1 g.
14.2.4
Calculate the percentage of lightweight particles in the aggregate, expressed as mLPC, from the following
equation:
mLPC = (m10/m9)) 100
(in %)
(14)
where
m9
is the mass of the oven dried test portion in g;
m10
is the mass of oven dried lightweight particles separated from the test portion in g.
The result shall be recorded to the nearest 0,1 %.
15 Determination of organic components affecting the setting and the

hardening of cement
15.1
15.1.1
Determination of potential presence of humus

Principle
Humus is an organic substance which forms in the ground by the decomposition of animal and plant
residues. The humus content of aggregate is estimated from the colour formed when a test portion is
shaken in a sodium hydroxide solution.
NOTE
The method is based on the principle that humus develops a dark colour when it reacts sodium
hydroxide (NaOH). The intensity of the colour depends on the humus content. If the solution is clear or only
slightly coloured, the aggregate does not contain an amount of humus that is considered to be significant. A
strong colour reaction will usually reflect high humus content, but can be due to other factors. In this case, the
method does not give a definitive conclusion.
15.1.2
Sampling
NOTE
15.1.3
Dry the sub-sample in a drying oven (5.2.1) at (40 5) C (6.4). Sieve the dried particles on a 4 mm
sieve (5.10.1) and retain the fraction that passes.
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15.1.4
Procedure
Pour a 3 % sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution (4.9.1) into the glass bottle (5.10.2) to a height of about
80 mm. Then pour some of the test portion into the glass bottle until the height of aggregate and solution
is 120 mm. Shake the bottle to enable air bubbles to escape.
Stopper the bottle and shake it vigorously for 1 min. Leave it to stand for 24 h.
Compare the colour of the solution to the standard colour solution (4.9.2), contained in a similar clear
cylindrical glass bottle. Record whether the colour of the solution is lighter or darker than the standard
colour.
15.1.5
Expression of results
The test result shall state whether the colour of the solution is Negative Test (lighter than the standard
colour) or Positive Test (darker than the standard colour) (4.9.2).
15.2
15.2.1
Determination of fulvo acid content

Principle
This clause specifies a method for the determination of the fulvo acid content of fine aggregates. Fulvo
acids are components of the humic acids which have a retarding effect on the hydration of cements.
Fulvo acids dissolve in hydrochloric acid producing a yellow colour. The intensity of the colour increases
as the concentration of fulvo acids increases. Compounds of Fe(III) produce a brown colour in
hydrochloric acid. This colour is eliminated by converting Fe(III) compounds to colourless Fe(II)
compounds using stannous chloride solution.
15.2.2
Sampling
NOTE
15.2.3
Reduce the laboratory sample to a test portion of (100 0,5) g, using the procedures specified in
EN 932-2.
The moisture content of the test portion shall not be greater than 10 % by mass of the sample. Test
portions with moisture contents greater than 10 % shall be dried at a temperature of (40 5) C until the
moisture content is reduced to 10 % or less.
15.2.4
Procedure
Carry out the test at a room temperature of (20 2) C. Weight the test portion into a 250 ml or 300 ml
flask (5.2.9). Add 100 ml of hydrochloric acid (1 + 23) (4.1 and 4.10.1). Allow the flask and its contents to
stand for 4 h, shaking it occasionally.
Filter 75 ml of the solution from the flask into a clear glass 250 ml graduated cylinder (5.2.11). Use a
10 ml graduated cylinder (5.2.11) to add 10 ml of clear stannous chloride solution (4.10.2).
If after adding the stannous chloride the solution becomes turbid, sulfides are present. If this happens,
repeat the test by boiling the solution for 5 min on a hot plate (5.11.4) before adding the stannous
chloride.
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Let the 250 ml graduated cylinder and its contents stand for a further 1 h then fill to the 100 ml
graduation mark with hydrochloric acid (1 + 23) (4.10.1). Mix the contents of the cylinder using a glass
stirring rod (5.11.1).
Compare the colour of the resulting solution to the standard colour solution (4.9.2), contained in a similar
clear glass graduated cylinder (5.2.11). Record whether the colour of the solution is lighter or darker
than the standard colour.
15.2.5
The test result shall state whether the colour of the solution is Negative Test (lighter than the standard
colour) or Positive Test (darker than the standard colour) (4.9.2).
15.3
15.3.1
Determination of organic contaminators by mortar method

Principle
The mortar method is a performance test intended to demonstrate and quantify any effects which
organic contaminators in aggregate can have on the stiffening and hardening of mortar. The principle of
the method is to prepare two nominally identical mortars and test them for stiffening rate and
compressive strength. One mortar contains the test aggregate as received while the other mix is
prepared from a duplicate test portion which has been heated to destroy organic matter. The heated
aggregate acts as a control alongside which the original aggregate is compared. The stiffening test
assesses acceleration or retardation of the setting of the mortar, while the 28-day strength indicates any
longer term effect.
15.3.2
Sampling
The laboratory sample shall be taken in accordance with the procedures specified in EN 932-1. The
laboratory sample shall have a mass of at least 15 kg.
15.3.3
Preparation of test portions
Dry the laboratory sample by spreading it onto trays and allowing it to dry naturally in the laboratory at
ambient temperature. Using the procedures specified in EN 932-2, further reduce the dried laboratory
sample to produce four test portions each of (1 900 100) g.
When reducing the dried laboratory sample to produce test portions for the mortar method, should a
splitting operation produce two test portions each of mass less than 1,8 kg, then one test portion shall be
split once, or twice, or if necessary three times to yield a sub-sample which when added to the first
produces a combined mass of no more than 2 kg.
NOTE
15.3.4
For lightweight aggregate, the volume of each test portion shall be 1 l.
Preliminary treatment of test portions
15.3.4.1
Retain of the two test portions (15.3.3) in sealed containers, without further treatment.
Heat the other two test specimens using the procedure in 15.3.4.2.
15.3.4.2
Pour a test portion into a weighed porcelain or silica basin (5.12.2), weigh and place in
the muffle furnace (5.12.7) at ambient temperature.
NOTE
If only a small furnace is available, each test portion can be divided into two or more parts. The parts
should be weighed, heated and reweighed separately; and recombined when cool.
Raise the temperature of the furnace to (480 25) C over a period of (4 0,25) h.
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Maintain the temperature of (480 25) C for (4 0,25) h and then allow the furnace to cool down to
ambient temperature (usually overnight). Weigh the basin and aggregate and record the loss in mass.
Repeat this procedure with the second test portion.

15.3.5
Constituents
The cement shall be stored in an airtight container.

15.3.6
15.3.6.1
Mix quantities
General requirements and trial mixes
Each mortar mix shall contain either a test portion of the unheated aggregate, or a test portion of the
aggregate previously heated as in 15.3.4. Each mortar mix shall also contain CEM I cement of mass
one quarter that of the aggregate mass in the mix. The test portions and the cement shall be weighed
to 1 g.
The water content of the mortars containing the unheated aggregate shall be chosen to produce a
standard consistence, defined as a mean plunger (5.12.3) penetration of (23 0,5) mm, when
determined using by the plunger test method given in EN 1015-4.
For lightweight aggregate, use 300 g of cement for each mortar mix and 30 g for each preliminary test.
To establish the required water contents, prepare a series of trial mixes using the unheated aggregate.
Vary the water content successively and measure the consistence of each trial mix until the correct
value of consistence is attained. Note the mass of water contained in this last mix and calculate the
water-cement ratio. Reject the trial mixes.
NOTE 1
The unheated test aggregate should have similar moisture content to the heated (control) aggregate
when it was weighed before heating. This means that the trial mixes and mortar test specimens made with the
test aggregate should be prepared on the same day as the heating procedure (15.4.3) is started for the control
aggregate.
NOTE 2
Control mixes will usually be prepared a day after the test mixes. Laboratory conditions should be as
similar as practicable on the two mixing days.
15.3.6.2
Test mixes
Calculated the required mass of cement for each unheated test portion (15.3.6.1).
Using the water-cement ratio obtained using the trial mixes in 15.3.6.1, calculate the mass of water
required for each mix and weigh to 0,5 g.
15.3.6.3
Control mixes
Ensure that the water-cement ratio of the heated aggregate control mortars is the same as that of
unheated aggregate test mortars by first calculating the required mass of cement and water for each mix
as in 15.3.6.2. Then add to each calculated mass of water, the mass lost by the corresponding portion of
aggregate during the heating detailed in 15.3.4.2. Weigh the required mass of water to 0,5 g.
15.3.7
Mixing procedure
15.3.7.1
Four mixes are required; one for each test portion. Bring all the materials to a
temperature of (20 2) C before starting the mixing procedure and mix in a room or other controlled
environment with a temperature of (20 2) C and a relative humidity of not less than 50 %. Prepare
each mix using the procedure in 15.3.7.2.
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15.3.7.2
Place the test portion and then the cement in the dry mixing bowl (5.12.4) and mix for
30 s. Continue mixing and add the water during the next 30 s. Continue mixing for a further 60 s after
all the water has been added.
Stop the mixer and clean any adhering material from the paddle and sides into the bowl using a scraper,
taking particular care to ensure that no unmixed materials remain at the bottom of the bowl. Complete
this part of the procedure within 60 s. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and allow to stand for 5 min.
Replace the bowl in the mixer and mix the mortar for a further 60 s.
15.3.8
Measurement of stiffening time
Immediately after completion of mixing of each mortar, determine the stiffening rate in accordance with
EN 1015-9.
Record the stiffening times of the duplicate test portions of unheated and heated (control) aggregates.
15.3.9
Compressive strength of hardened mortar
Prepare three 160 mm 40 mm 40 mm prisms from each mortar mix, using the procedure specified in
EN 1015-11.
Determine the density of each prism on demoulding.
Test the prisms for compressive strength after 28-days in accordance with EN 1015-11. Record the 12
compressive strengths for the duplicate test portions of unheated and heated (control) aggregates.
15.3.10
15.3.10.1 Stiffening time

Calculate the change in stiffening time by subtracting the mean stiffening time of the heated aggregate
mortars from the mean stiffening time of the unheated aggregate mortars. Express the result to the
nearest 15 min.
NOTE
A negative result indicates that organic contaminators accelerated the setting of the mortar.
15.3.10.2 Compressive strength

Calculate to the nearest 1 % the relative compressive strength S % of the unheated aggregate mortar by
the following equation:
S = (A/B) 100 ( in %)
(15)
where
A
is the mean compressive strength of the six unheated aggregate prisms, in N/mm;
is the mean compressive strength of the six heated (control) aggregate prisms, in N/mm.
NOTE
Organic contaminators can entrain air in mortar mixes. Entrained air can also affect compressive
strength. The presence of entrained air can be assessed by comparing the mean mass and density of the two
sets of prisms.
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Determination of water solubility
16.1
16.1.1
Determination of water solubility of aggregate, excluding filler

Principle
The aggregate test portion is extracted with twice its own mass of water in accordance with the
procedure specified in 10.1.4. After extraction, the recovered aggregate is dried and weighed.
NOTE
16.1.2
The water solubility of filler is determined using the procedures in 16.2.
Sampling
NOTE
16.1.3
Dry the sample at a temperature of (110 5) C. Weigh the dried test portion to the nearest 0,1 g (m11).
16.1.4
Extraction of soluble components
Extract the soluble components from the aggregate using the procedure specified in 10.1.4 and then
allow most of the solids to settle.
Filter as much of the supernatant liquid as is practical on a pre-weighed medium-grade filter
paper (5.3.4). Transfer the settled aggregate from the extraction bottle, with the aid of a minimum
amount of water, to a pre-weighed porcelain evaporating basin (5.9.2). Add the filter paper and the
retained particles to the aggregate in the basin.
Dry and then cool the contents of the basin to constant mass (3.4 and 6.4) and weigh to the
nearest 0,1 g. Calculate the mass of dried aggregate by subtracting the masses of the basin and the
mass of the filter paper (m12).
16.1.5
Calculate the water solubility of the aggregate, expressed as WS, from the following equation:
WS =
m11 m12
100 (in %)
m11
(16)
where
m11
is the mass of aggregate before extraction in g;
m12
is the mass of aggregate after extraction in g.
Record the result to 0,1 %.
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Determination of water solubility of filler
16.2.1
Principle
The filler test portion is extracted with fifty times its own mass of water. After extraction, the recovered
filler is dried and weighed.
16.2.2
Sampling
NOTE
16.2.3
Reduce the laboratory sample by the procedures specified in EN 932-2, to an amount not less than
25 g. Dry the sub sample at a temperature of (110 5) C to constant mass (6.4).
Take two test specimens, each of (5 0,2) g.
16.2.4
Extraction of soluble component
If the filler contains added calcium hydroxide, determine the calcium hydroxide content (Ka) according
to EN 459-2.
Weigh two 500 ml Erlenmeyer flasks (5.3.2) to the nearest 0,01 g. Transfer the test specimens to the
flasks, weigh the two flasks and contents and record their mass to the nearest 0,01 g. Calculate the
mass of filler in each flask by difference (m11).
To each flask, add a mass of water equal fifty times the mass of the test specimen. Stopper the flasks
and mix the contents by shaking (5.3.3) continuously with sufficient agitation to avoid any
sedimentation for a minimum of 24 h.
Filter as much of the supernatant liquid as is practical on a pre-weighed filter funnels fitted with mediumgrade filter paper (5.3.4), leaving the remaining residue in the Erlenmeyer flasks.
Dry and then cool the Erlenmeyer flasks, filter funnels, filter papers, and their contents to constant
mass (3.4 and 6.4) and weigh to the nearest 0,1 g. Calculate the mass of dried filler by subtracting the
masses of the basin and the mass of the flasks, funnels and filter papers (m12).
16.2.5 Calculation and expression of results
Calculate the water solubility of the filler or the mixed filler, expressed as WS, from the following
equation:
WS =
m11 m12
100 K a (in %)
m11
where
m11
is the mass of filler before extraction in g;
m12
is the mass of filler after extraction in g;
Ka
is the determined calcium hydroxide content of a mixed filler, with a maximum of 8,4 %.
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Record the result to 0,1 %.
NOTE 1
Mixed filler contains added calcium hydroxide. If the calcium hydroxide value is less than 8,4 % the
determined value is used. For other mixed fillers a value of 8,4 % is used.
NOTE 2
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Determination of loss on ignition
17.1 Principle
The loss on ignition is determined in an oxidizing atmosphere. By igniting the aggregate in air at (950
25) C the carbon dioxide and the water not evaporated during drying are driven off, as are any
oxidizable volatile elements present.
NOTE 1 If the aggregate contains non-volatile oxidizable constituents, as in the case of blast-furnace slags, the
loss on ignition should be corrected in accordance with EN 196-2:2005, 7.4.
NOTE 2 For aggregates produced from incinerator residues, the ignition temperature should be (480 25) C.
NOTE 3 This test may be used as an alternative test for humus content. In that case temperature should be (480
25) C.
17.2 Sampling and preparation of test portion

NOTE
until they all pass the 125 m sieve. Take (1 0,05) g of this material as the test specimen.
17.3 Procedure for the determination of loss on ignition

Weigh the test portion to the nearest 0,1 mg (m13) into a crucible (5.6.2) which has been previously
ignited and tarred. Place the crucible in the electric furnace (5.2.2) controlled at (950 25) C. Leave the
crucible in the furnace for at least 60 min. Cool the crucible to room temperature in a desiccator (5.2.16)
and then re-weigh (m14).
In the case of calcareous aggregates, heating to 950 C should proceed slowly to minimize the risk of
violent decrepitation.
17.4 Calculation and expression of results

Calculate the loss on ignition of the aggregate from the following formula:
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Loss on ignition =
m13 m14
100 (in %)
m13
(18)
where
m13
m14
is the mass of the initial test portion in grams;

is the mass of ignited test portion in grams.
The temperature of ignition used shall be reported."
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18.1
Determination of free lime in steel slag

General
Each of the methods specified in this clause determine the presence of free lime (CaO), which is
potentially expansive, and hydrated lime (Ca(OH)2) which is not expansive. To distinguish between
these two forms of lime, extra tests are necessary, such as thermo gravimetric or X-ray diffraction
analysis.
18.2
18.2.1
Determination of free lime by complexometry (Reference method)

Principle
Free lime is extracted from a ground sample of aggregate by hot ethanediol. The content of calcium ions
in the extract is subsequently determined by complexometric titration.
18.2.2
Sampling and preparation of test portion
Proceed as specified in 11.1.2 and 11.2.3 but crushing the last 20 g until they all pass a 63 m sieve
and take approximately 0,5 g of this material as the test portion. Coarse iron fragments remaining on the
sieve shall be removed.
18.2.3
Procedure
Weigh the test portion to the nearest 0,1 mg (m15) and transfer into the conical flask (5.13.1) already
containing a PTFE stirrer. Measure 50 ml of anhydrous ethanediol (4.11.1) and transfer into the flask.
Seal the flask with the glass stopper and stir in a 70 C water bath for 30 min after reaching the
temperature, using the magnetic stirrer at 300 rpm to 400 rpm. Then filter immediately through the
sintered glass filter (5.13.4), which has a layer (approximately 4 mm to 5 mm) of firmly rammed filter
paper pulp in ethanediol. Wash out the flask three times with a total of 50 ml propan-2-ol (4.11.2).
Acidify the clear filtrate, containing the dissolved free lime, with 10 ml of hydrochloric
acid (1 + 1) (4.11.4) and rinse through with water into the measuring flask (5.13.2). Fill up to the mark
and homogenize by shaking. In accordance with the presumed content, transfer 50 ml or 100 ml to a
glass beaker using a pipette. Add ten drops of m-nitrophenol solution (4.11.6) and ten drops of
triethanolamine (4.11.5) (to sequester the Mn and Fe ions), and then neutralize with the 2 mol/l NaOH
solution (4.11.7); dilute with water to approximately 500 ml and bring the pH-value to greater than 13 by
adding about 10 ml of 2 mol/l NaOH solution. Add indicator (4.11.8) and titrate with EDTA
solution (4.11.9) until the reddish mauve changes to blueish mauve. Determine the end point of titration
by using the photoelectric titration equipment (5.13.5). A blank value shall always be determined from
the ethanediol and the reagents.
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18.2.4
Calculate the free lime content of the aggregate from the following equation:
Free Lime =
(V11 V12 ) F 100 (in % )

m15
(19)
where
V11
is the volume of EDTA solution added (in ml);
V12
is the volume of EDTA solution added for the blank (in ml);
is the EDTA solution factor in mg of CaO per ml; multiply by 0,5 in the case of pipetting 100 ml
out of the flask (5.13.2);
m15
is the mass of the test portion (in g).
The amount of free lime is rounded to the nearest 0,1 %.
18.3
18.3.1
Determination of free lime by conductometry (Alternative method)

Principle
Free lime is extracted from a ground sample of aggregate by hot ethanediol. The content of calcium ions
in the extract is subsequently determined by conductance measurements.
18.3.2
Proceed as specified in 18.2.2 and take (100 0,1) mg of the passing 63 m material as the test portion.
18.3.3
Procedure
Preheat 100 ml of ethanediol (4.11.1) to (80 0,1) C in the measuring vessel (see Figure 2) with the aid
of a connected thermostat, stirring with a magnetic stirrer. Add the test portion to this solvent and
introduce the measuring electrode.
NOTE
By measuring the conductance during extraction time, the dissolution of the free lime can be
monitored directly.
After an extraction time of at least 10 min and when no further change in conductance occurs, the
extraction process is completed. Then read off the final conductance value.
18.3.4
Evaluation and expression of results
Convert the measured conductivity into free lime content using a calibration graph (see Figure 3).
Express the mass percentage of free lime to the nearest 0,1 %.
18.4
18.4.1
Determination of free lime by acidimetry (Alternative method)

Principle
Free lime is extracted from a ground sample of aggregate by boiling in ethyl acetoacetate (Franke
method); the extract is titrated with a standard 0,2 mol/l hydrochloric acid solution.
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18.4.2
Proceed as specified in 18.2.2 and take approximately 1 g of the passing 63 m material as the test portion.
18.4.3
Procedure
Measure 70 ml of the prepared solvent solution (4.13.5) containing ethyl acetoacetate and 2methylpropan-1-ol in the proportion of 3 to 20, and transfer into the Erlenmeyer flask (5.15.1). Weigh
the test portion to the nearest 0,1 mg (m16) and transfer into the flask.
Adjust the flask in position to the water-cooled condenser, fitted with the upper adapter tube containing
the sodium hydroxide (4.13.8) and the molecular sieve (5.15.3); reflux at boiling temperature, stirring on
the hot plate (5.2.7) for 3 h. Remove the hot plate, allow to cool, then filter under vacuum through the
glass microfibre filter (5.15.4), receiving the filtrate in a second flask. Wash the first flask and residue
with 50 ml of 2-methylpropan-l-ol (4.13.2), using a stirring rod fitted with a rubber policeman to guide the
flow.
Add 10 to 12 drops of the indicator solution (4.13.6) to the filtrate and titrate with the standard 0,2 mol/l
hydrochloric acid solution (4.13.7) to a distinct reddish tinge.
NOTE
If the titration is conducted by means of a recording pH meter, the filtration of the extract is not
necessary.
18.4.4
Calculate the free lime content of the aggregate from the following equation:
Free lime = k/1 000 V12/m16 100 (in %)
(20)
where
V12
is the volume of hydrochloric acid added (in ml);
m16
is the mass of the test portion (in g);
is the factor defined in 4.13.7, representing the number of mg of free CaO per ml of
standardized hydrochloric acid solution.
18.5
Determination of CaO in steel slag by X-ray diffraction
18.5.1
Principle
In wet chemical analyses free lime is determined by selective extraction of the minerals CaO (free
lime, in its narrower sense as detrimental slag constituent) and Ca(OH)2 (Portlandite, the hydration
2+
product of CaO). The concentration of Ca ions is analysed and expressed as CaO, i.e. free lime.
By X-ray diffraction both minerals (free lime = CaO and Portlandite = Ca(OH)2) can be distinguished
due to their different crystal structure. The intensities of the measuring signals are proportional to the
concentrations of CaO and Ca(OH)2.
NOTE
The crystal structure of each mineral is a three-dimensional, periodic framework of atoms. This
framework can be described by different sets of parallel lattice planes. Each single set of parallel lattice planes
has a constant spacing d. X-ray diffraction can be understood as reflection of X-rays by the different sets of
lattice planes.
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Any X-ray diffraction device records a signal called "peak" in the following text if Braggs law is
fulfilled:
n = 2 d sin
where
n
= whole number;
= wave length of the used X-radiation;
= diffraction angle of the reflected X-radiation;
= lattice spacing.
Each mineral is characterized by a set of specific d-values and corresponding intensity ratios. These
sets are listed in literature, i.e. commercially available data files.
Please note that in X-ray diffraction or 2 is frequently used as read-out of the instrument. or 2
is linked to the d-values of a mineral by Braggs law and depends on the wavelength of the used Xrays.
18.5.2
18.5.2.1
Procedure of analysis
Starting and stopping the X-ray powder diffraction device
Follow up the procedure in the instruction manual of the X-ray powder diffraction device used.
18.5.2.2
Preparing the sample
Sample preparation shall be done within short time to prevent further hydration of CaO by humidity.
Contact with water shall be avoided.
The laboratory sample taken shall be dried immediately in the laboratory at (110 5) C until a
constant mass (3.4) is reached.
A sub-sample of at least 30 g shall be crushed until all of it passes a sieve with 63 m woven wire
cloth complying with the requirements of EN 933-2. Then this sub-sample shall be prepared in
accordance with the requirements of the X-ray device.
18.5.2.3
Analysis
Before any operation, make sure that the equipment is in an optimal operational condition (refer to the
manual of the X-ray diffraction device).
To perform an analysis of free lime (CaO) and Portlandite (Ca(OH)2) in steel slag strong intensities of
these minerals shall be used, preferably the intensities at
dCpeak = 2,389 for free lime (CaO) and
dCHpeak = 4,895 for Portlandite (Ca(OH)2).
X-ray intensities of steel slag minerals usually are broadened peaks, due to imperfect crystals and/or
partial substitution of Ca by other elements. For this reason a d-range around the above mentioned
intensities shall be scanned.
Make sure that there is no serious interference with other minerals of the slag or of impurities in the
steel slag.
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Make a background correction for free lime (CaO) and Portlandite (Ca(OH)2), preferably at:
dCb1 = 2,427 and dCb2 = 2,335 for free lime (CaO) and
dCHb1 = 4,950 and dCHb2 = 4,860 for Portlandite (Ca(OH)2).
Select measuring times for each background left and right of the peaks and the d-ranges that ensure
statistic save analytical results. Standard deviation in impulse statistics follows square root (N), with
N = counts (number of detected impulses).
Make sure that calibration measurements and analyses are performed under identical operational
conditions and same d-values for intensities and background. Make a correction for loss of intensity of
the X-ray tube.
EXAMPLE 1
An example of a measuring procedure for free lime (CaO) is as follows:
Measure the background intensity ICb1 at dCb1 = 2,427 for 160 sec.
Scan the range dCb1 = 2,427 to dCb2 = 2,335 in steps of 0,01 2 /sec and report the intensity ICRange.
Measure the background intensity ICb2 at dCb2 = 2,335 for 160 sec.
ICRange shall be at least 3 x square root ((ICb1 + ICb2)/2).
Calculate IC = ICRange (ICb1+ICb2)/2.
Use IC for all further calculations.
EXAMPLE 2
An example of a measuring procedure for Portlandite (Ca(OH)2) is as follows:
Measure the intensity ICHb1 at dCHb1 = 4,950 for 160 sec.

Scan the range dCHb1 = 4,950 to dCHb2 = 4,860 in steps of 0.01 2 /sec and report the intensity ICHRange.
Measure the intensity ICH2 at dCH2 = 4,860 for 160 sec.
ICHRange shall be at least 3 x square root ((ICH1 or ICH2)/2).
Calculate ICH = ICHRange (ICH1+ICH2)/2.
Use ICH for all further calculations.
18.5.3 Calibration procedure

18.5.3.1
General
A calibration curve shall be established that links the intensity of the diffracted ray with the free lime
contents on of reference samples with known concentrations based on one of the following methods.
18.5.3.2
Establishing a calibration curve for free lime in steel slag
Take reference samples in the converter, by means of a spoon.

NOTE
Considering the temperature of the slag at the moment of the sampling (1 600 C to 1 700 C) it can
be assumed that hydrated lime (Portlandite) is totally absent.
After crushing, these samples are analysed in accordance with 18.2 to determine the contents of free
lime.
The diffracted intensity by free lime (CaO) is measured for each of the samples in accordance
with 18.5.2.3 and the calibration curve for the CaO is then established.
18.5.3.3
Establishing a calibration curve for Portlandite in steel slag
The reference samples used for establishing the calibration curve of free lime (CaO) are hydrated
during 48 h in a beaker with excess water.
After drying, the absence of free lime is confirmed by comparison between the analysis of the
hydrated samples and the calibration curve of free lime.
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The intensity diffracted by Portlandite (Ca(OH) 2) is measured in accordance with 18.5.2.3 and the
calibration curve for (Ca(OH) 2) is then established.
18.5.3.4
Establishing a calibration curve for free lime and Portlandite in steel slag
Prepare synthetic mixtures of the relevant steel slag and reagent-grade CaO or Ca(OH)2. The
intensity diffracted by free lime (CaO) or Portlandite (Ca(OH)2) is measured in accordance
with 18.5.2.3 and the calibration curves for free lime (CaO or (Ca(OH) 2) is then established.
18.5.4
Analytical results
Report the results to an accuracy of 1 %.
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19.1
slag
19.1.1
Determination of unsoundness of blast-furnace and steel slags

Determination of dicalcium silicate disintegration of air-cooled blast-furnace
General
This clause specifies the method of determination of the susceptibility to disintegration of crushed blastfurnace lump slag resulting from the inversion of the metastable form of the dicalcium silicate to the
form. This phenomenon is sometimes improperly called "lime disintegration".
19.1.2
Principle
Broken slag surfaces fluoresce under ultra-violet light in the range of visible light. The aspect and
colour of fluorescence enable the detection of slags liable to silicate disintegration.
19.1.3
Sampling
Proceed as specified in 11.1.2.

19.1.4
Reduce the laboratory sample to a test portion of at least 30 lumps, then wash and dry the test portion,
then split each lump to obtain freshly broken surfaces.
19.1.5
Procedure
Carry out the dicalcium silicate disintegration test under ultra-violet light (5.17.1).
19.1.6
Record the observations made on the appearance of freshly broken surfaces. Slags which exhibit
numerous or clustered large and small bright spots of a yellow, bronze or a cinnamon colour on a violet
background shall be recorded as suspect with respect to disintegration.
Slags with a uniform shine in various shades of violet and those exhibiting bright spots in a limited
number only and uniformly distributed, shall be deemed sound.
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19.2
19.2.1
Determination of iron disintegration of air-cooled blast-furnace slag

General
This clause specifies the method of determination of the susceptibility to disintegration of crushed blastfurnace slag, resulting from the hydrolysis of iron- and manganese sulfides.
19.2.2
Principle
The iron disintegration occurring by ageing in a humid atmosphere or in rain, but more rapidly under
water, is observed by examining the behaviour of pieces of slag which have been immersed in water.
19.2.3
Sampling
Proceed as specified in 11.1.2.

19.2.4
Procedure
Place 30 pieces of slag, with a nominal size between 40 mm and 150 mm, in water at (20 2) C for two
days.
19.2.5
Record any cracking or disintegration. If no pieces disintegrate or crack, the sample shall be regarded
as having passed the test. If one or two pieces disintegrate or crack, the test shall be repeated with a
further 30 test pieces. If any pieces disintegrate or crack in the second test the sample shall be regarded
as having failed the test.
19.3
19.3.1
Determination of the expansion of steel slag

General
This clause specifies the method of determination of the susceptibility to expansion of crushed steel slag,
resulting from the late hydration of dead burned free lime and/or free magnesium oxide. The test is
accelerated due to the elevated temperature and is designed to generate measurable values of
expansion for the purpose of categorizing suitable slag.
19.3.2
Principle
A compacted slag specimen, combined from known grain sizes, is subjected to a flow of steam
at 100 C in a steam unit at ambient pressure. By this means, the necessary moisture for reaction with
the free lime and free magnesium oxide is continuously conveyed to the test specimen. Any change in
the volume caused by this reaction is read off from a displacement indicator directly at the top of the
specimen. The increase in volume is given as the result, calculated in % volume in relation to the
original volume of the compressed slag specimen. The values are not directly indicative of those
expected in the field, i.e. 4 % expansion in the test does not equate to 4 % uniform expansion in the field.
19.3.3
Sampling
19.3.4
Preparation and compaction of the specimens
The laboratory sample taken shall be dried immediately in the laboratory at (110 5) C until a constant
mass (3.4) is reached.
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For the steam test use 0 mm to 22 mm test portions of dried mineral mixtures of slag, which have been
combined in accordance with the Fuller parabola. The proportions of mass for the individual grain size
classes are given in Table 2.
Table 2 Proportions of mass per grain size class
Sizes
Percentage
mm
in mass
0 to 0,5
15
0,5 to 2
15
2 to 5,6
20
5,6 to 8
10
8 to 11,2
11
11,2 to 16
14
16 to 22
15
Total
100
NOTE 1
if there are great differences in the particle densities of the individual grain size classes, the mineral
mixture can be combined using proportion of volume.
The individual grain size classes shall be taken from the crushed aggregates.
The sample reduction shall be carried out in accordance with the procedures specified in EN 932-2.
The expansion shall be determined on at least two test specimens. Each individual test portion shall be
combined separately with the above-mentioned size distribution. The amount of material required for
each individual sample is 4,5 kg. In addition, a sample shall be combined for the determination of the
pre-dried particle density, in accordance with EN 1097-6.
Cover the perforated base of the test cylinder with a circular filter (fabric mat) and, using a laboratory
scoop, transfer the prepared test portion to the cylinder (5.18.1) illustrated in Figure 5. Then dynamically
compact the dry specimen on the vibrating table (5.18.5) for 6 min at a frequency of (48 3) Hz
(amplitude 1,5 mm) and a static load of 0,035 N/mm, produced for example by hydraulic pressure.
Under these test conditions, a void content of (25 3) % volume remains in the slag specimen, values
conforming to the practice. Alternatively, the sample can be compacted by any other method capable of
achieving the same degree of compaction, such as a Proctor hammer or a hand-held power hammer. If
water is added to the sample to facilitate compaction, testing shall commence within 24 h of the
completion of the compaction process.
After compaction, determine the volume of the slag specimen VS, which is the difference between the
volume of the cylinder VC and the volume of air VA between the slag specimen and the top edge of the
cylinder. Calculate VC and VA from height measurements with the sounding rod (5.18.6) and taking the
average of four readings on the extremity of two at right angles crossing diameters plus at minimum four
additional readings distributed over the specimen surface.
Finally, cover over the surface of the slag specimen with a circular filter (fabric mat) and then with a layer
of glass beads (5.18.3) which have been lubricated before the test with silicone oil to reduce friction
between the individual beads. Adjust the mass of the layer of beads so that the total mass of the
surcharge, the surcharge support, the perforated plate and the glass beads equals (7,5 0,01) kg.
Distribute the glass beads evenly within the test cylinder so that they give a level surface.
NOTE 2
1,5 g of silicone oil is sufficient for the batch of 1,5 kg of beads.
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Repeat the lubrication of the glass beads after each steam test. As lime is deposited on the glass beads
during the steam test, it is furthermore necessary to clean off the lime after every fourth steam test with
dilute hydrochloric acid.
19.3.5
Steam test procedure
After the slag test specimen has been covered with the layer of glass beads, attach the test cylinder to
the steam equipment and fit the heating jacket to the outer wall of the test cylinder. Then lay the
perforated plate, the surcharge support and the surcharge on top of the beads. Adjust the displacement
indicator vertically in the centre of the perforated plate and fix it to a rigid support on the steam unit. After
switching on the heating jacket and the steam unit, the slag test specimen then starts heating up with an
expansion of its volume. In order not to register the lifting movements associated with this, do not begin
recording the displacement until steam is passing freely through the sample.
The testing time in the steam test depends of the composition of slag. When the MgO content
determined in accordance with EN 196-2 is not greater than or equal to 5 %, the testing time shall be
24 h. When the MgO content is more than 5 %, the testing time shall be 168 h.
NOTE 1
The total MgO content is used as a measure of free MgO, in the absence, at present of a reliable
method of determining the content of free MgO. In the event of a reliable method being developed, the types
should be redefined in terms of free MgO content. MgO values declared by steel producers are acceptable for
use in determining testing time for steel slag.
At the end of this period the rise in the test specimen surface is read off and calculated in % volume in
relation to the original volume (see 19.3.6).
The water container in the steam unit normally is of a size that makes it necessary to top up with
water during the test. Therefore, care shall be taken to prevent a drop in temperature which would
interrupt the production of steam.
NOTE 2 In many cases, it is useful to record the development of the increase in volume as dependent on time.
As the movements at the beginning of the steam test occur sharply, it is recommended that the movements be
read off at intervals of 15 min. After 4 h the interval can be extended to 60 min. If the increase in volume is taken
as a function of the time, a detailed interpretation of the test results can be undertaken by means of the graph
(starting climb, asymptotic approach to a limit value). For factory production control purposes, it is possible to
shorten the test duration by calculating the end point value using regression.
19.3.6
Calculate the volume of the slag test portion VS, before the steam test, from the following equation:
VS = VC - VA
(21)
where
VS
is the volume of the slag test specimen after compaction in the test cylinder (in mm);
VC
is the volume of the cylinder (in mm);
VA
is the volume of air between the slag specimen and the top edge of the cylinder (in mm);
VC and VA are calculated from the height measurements with the sounding rod and the diameter of
the cylinder (210 mm).
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After compaction determine the bulk dry density and the void content of the compacted mixture as
follows:
M =
100 M
1 000 and
V S (100 + w)
Va = (1
M
) 100
(22)
(23)
where
is the bulk density of the compressed mixture (in Mg/m);
is the mass of the compressed mixture (in g);
Va
is the void content of the compressed mixture (in % volume);
VS
is the volume of the slag test specimen after compaction in the test cylinder (in mm);
is the pre-dried particle density of the slag, determined as specified in EN 1097-6 (in Mg/m);
is the water content of the sample (in percentage mass).
After completing the test, calculate the expansion in volume % from the rise of the specimen read off
the displacement indicator, and from the internal diameter of the test cylinder (210 mm) from the
following equation:
Expansion =
h d2
4 V S
100
(24)
where
h
is the rise of the specimen after the steam test (in mm);
is the internal diameter of the test cylinder (210 mm).
Record the result as the arithmetical mean of the expansion of the two test specimens, rounded to the
nearest 0,1 % volume.
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Annex A
(informative)
Precision
A.1
r1
Symbols
is the repeatability limit as defined in EN 932-6.
R1 is the reproducibility limit as defined in EN 932-6.

X
is the average of the test results.
A.2 Determination of water-soluble chloride salts using the Volhard method

(Reference method) (See Clause 7)
The precision of the determination of water-soluble chlorides is stated (in terms of the chloride ion
content, as a percentage by mass of the aggregate) as:
r1 = 0,000 4 + 0,029 X and R1 = 0,000 6 + 0,124 X
A.3 Determination of water-soluble chloride salts by potentiometry

(Alternative method) (See Clause 8)
The standard deviation for repeatability r is 0,001 %.
The standard deviation for reproducibility R is 0,003 %.
A.4
Determination of water-soluble sulfates in recycled aggregate (See 10.2)
Repeatability r1 and reproducibility R1 have been determined by a French cross testing: two
repetitions in eight laboratories.
Repeatability r1
0,022 + 0,018 X
Reproducibility R1
0,047 + 0,016 X
where X is the value T SO4 between 0,2 % and 1 %.
A.5 Determination of total sulfur content by acid digestion (Reference

method) (See 11.1)
The precision of the determination of total sulfur content is stated (in terms of the sulfur content, as a
percentage by mass of the aggregate) as:
r1 = 0,017 + 0,081 X and R1 = 0,062 + 0,204 X
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A.6
Determination of acid soluble sulfates (See Clause 12)
The precision of the determination of acid soluble sulfate content is stated (as the percentage SO3 by
mass of the aggregate) as:
r1 = 0,021 + 0,200 X and R1 = 0,000 + 0,812 X
NOTE
These values were derived using a test portion of 2 g.
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Ref. No. EN 1744-1:2009+A1:2012: E

Normative references ........................................................................................................................... 8

Terms and definitions ........................................................................................................................... 9

Apparatus ............................................................................................................................................ 15

General requirements for testing ...................................................................................................... 26

Determination of water-soluble chloride salts using the Volhard method

Determination of water-soluble chloride salts by potentiometry (Alternative

Determination of water-soluble sulfates........................................................................................... 31

Determination of total sulfur content ................................................................................................ 35

Principle ............................................................................................................................................... 37

Determination of acid soluble sulfates ............................................................................................. 37

Determination of acid soluble sulfides ............................................................................................. 39

Determination of components affecting the surface finish of concrete ....................................... 40

Determination of organic components affecting the setting and the hardening of

Determination of water solubility ...................................................................................................... 47

Extraction of soluble components .................................................................................................... 47

Determination of loss on ignition ...................................................................................................... 49

Determination of free lime in steel slag ............................................................................................ 50

Determination of unsoundness of blast-furnace and steel slags .................................................. 55

Annex A (informative) Precision ..................................................................................................................... 60

Symbols ............................................................................................................................................... 60

Bibliography ..................................................................................................................................................... 62

Part 3: Preparation of eluates by leaching of aggregates

Part 4: Determination of water susceptibility of fillers for bituminous mixtures

Part 5: Determination of acid soluble chloride salts

ISO 648, Laboratory glassware Single-volume pipettes

Terms and definitions

Unless otherwise stated "%" means "% by mass".

Concentrated liquid reagents shall have the following densities in g/cm at 20 C:

The degree of dilution shall be indicated as a volumetric sum.

Ready for use solutions may be used as an alternative.

Chloride free technical grade 3,5-trimethylhexan-1-ol.

4.3 Reagents for determination of water-soluble chloride salts by

4.4 Reagent for factory production control determination of water-soluble chloride

Reagents for determination of water-soluble sulfates (Clause 10)

Reagents for determination of total sulfur content (Clause 11)

Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), 30 % concentration.

Reagents for determination of acid soluble sulfide content (Clause 13)

Tin (II) chloride (SnCl2.2H2O).

Metallic chromium (Cr), in powder form.

The factor F of this solution is calculated from the following equation:

is the mass of the portion of potassium iodate in g.

Standardization in relation to a known quantity of potassium iodate.

is the mass of the portion of potassium iodate in g;