ASTM C1556-03 - 10.1.2003
 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the laboratory determination of the apparent chloride diffusion coefficient for hardened cementitious mixtures.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.

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 determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

C42/C42M-20

Standard Test Method for Obtaining and Testing Drilled Cores and Sawed Beams of Concrete

C31/C31M-26b

Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field (Includes all amendments and changes 8/27/2026).

C1202-25

Standard Test Method for Electrical Indication of Concrete’s Ability to Resist Chloride Ion Penetration

C1152/C1152M-20

Standard Test Method for Acid-Soluble Chloride in Mortar and Concrete

C192/C192M-26b

Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Laboratory (Includes all amendments and changes 10/13/2026).

C125-26

Standard Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates

NT BUILD 443

Approved 1995-11, Concrete, Hardened: Accelerated Chloride Penetration (in English) Published by NORDTEST, P.O. Box 116 FIN-02151 ESPOO Finland, Project 1154-94, e-mail: nordtest @vtt.fi, website: http://www.vtt.fi/nordtest

C670-24ae1

Standard Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements for Test Methods for Construction Materials (Includes all amendments and changes 2/21/2025).