ASTM C1446-99 - 10.10.1999
 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the consistency (degree of self-flow) and working time of self-flowing castable refractories.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

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

 
2. Referenced Documents

C1445-13(2025)

Standard Test Method for Measuring Consistency of Castable Refractory Using a Flow Table

C862-16(2020)

Standard Practice for Preparing Refractory Concrete Specimens by Casting

C71-12(2024)

Standard Terminology Relating to Refractories

C860-15(2025)

Standard Test Method for Determining the Consistency of Refractory Castable Using the Ball-In-Hand Test

E177-26a

Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods (Includes all amendments and changes 5/14/2026).

E691-23

Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

C230/C230M-23

Standard Specification for Flow Table for Use in Tests of Hydraulic Cement