ASTM C150-04ae1 - 1.11.2004
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers eight types of portland cement, as follows (see Note 2):

1.1.1 Type I—For use when the special properties specified for any other type are not required.

1.1.2 Type IA—Air-entraining cement for the same uses as Type I, where air-entrainment is desired.

1.1.3 Type II—For general use, more especially when moderate sulfate resistance or moderate heat of hydration is desired.

1.1.4 Type IIA—Air-entraining cement for the same uses as Type II, where air-entrainment is desired.

1.1.5 Type III—For use when high early strength is desired.

1.1.6 Type IIIA—Air-entraining cement for the same use as Type III, where air-entrainment is desired.

1.1.7 Type IV—For use when a low heat of hydration is desired.

1.1.8 Type V—For use when high sulfate resistance is desired.

Note 1—Some cements are designated with a combined type classification, such as Type I/II, indicating that the cement meets the requirements of the indicated types and is being offered as suitable for use when either type is desired.

1.2 When both SI and inch-pound units are present, the SI units are the standard. The inch-pound units are approximations listed for information only.

1.3 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.

 
2. Referenced Documents

C266-21

Standard Test Method for Time of Setting of Hydraulic-Cement Paste by Gillmore Needles

C451-21

Standard Test Method for Early Stiffening of Hydraulic Cement (Paste Method)

C452-21

Standard Test Method for Potential Expansion of Portland-Cement Mortars Exposed to Sulfate

C465-25

Standard Specification for Processing Additions for Use in the Manufacture of Hydraulic Cements

C563-20

Standard Guide for Approximation of Optimum SO3 in Hydraulic Cement

C1038-04

Standard Test Method for Expansion of Hydraulic Cement Mortar Bars Stored in Water

E29-22

Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications

C33-07

Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates

C51-26

Standard Terminology Relating to Lime and Limestone (as Used by the Industry)

C109/C109M-26a

Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 50 mm [2 in.] Cube Specimens) (Includes all amendments and changes 7/30/2026).

C114-24

Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Hydraulic Cement

C115-10

Standard Test Method for Fineness of Portland Cement by the Turbidimeter

C151-05

Standard Test Method for Autoclave Expansion of Hydraulic Cement

C183-13

Standard Practice for Sampling and the Amount of Testing of Hydraulic Cement

C185-20

Standard Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement Mortar

C186-17

Standard Test Method for Heat of Hydration of Hydraulic Cement (Withdrawn 2019)

C191-26

Standard Test Methods for Time of Setting of Hydraulic Cement by Vicat Needle

C204-26

Standard Test Methods for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by Air-Permeability Apparatus

C219-25

Standard Terminology Relating to Hydraulic and Other Inorganic Cements

C226-22

Standard Specification for Air-Entraining Additions for Use in the Manufacture of Air-Entraining Hydraulic Cement