ASTM-C326 › Standard Test Method for Drying and Firing Shrinkages of Ceramic Whiteware Clays
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Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of linear shrinkage of ceramic whiteware clays, both unfired and fired.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Significance and Use
2.1 The purpose of this test is to obtain values of shrinkage after drying and firing of clays or bodies or both, under various processing conditions to enable designers to determine the proper size of mold or die so as to produce a predetermined size of fired ware.
Keywords
clay; drying shrinkage; firing shrinkage ;; ICS Number Code 81.060.10 (Raw materials)
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Document Number
ASTM-C326-09(2018)
Revision Level
2009 R18 EDITION
Status
Current
Modification Type
Reapproval
Publication Date
Oct. 1, 2018
Document Type
Test Method
Page Count
2 pages
Committee Number
C21.04