ASTM C179-85(1999)e1 - 1.1.1999
 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the drying shrinkage and of the combined drying and linear change of ramming and plastic refractories.

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

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems 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

C1054-24

Standard Practice for Pressing and Drying Refractory Plastic and Ramming Mix Specimens

C134-95(2023)

Standard Test Methods for Size, Dimensional Measurements, and Bulk Density of Refractory Brick and Insulating Firebrick

E177-26a

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

C181-11(2025)

Standard Test Method for Workability Index of Fireclay and High-Alumina Refractory Plastics

C113-14(2025)

Standard Test Method for Reheat Change of Refractory Brick

E691-23

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