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Standard Test Method for Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregates for Concrete
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Significance and Use
4.1 This test method is used in making a preliminary determination of the acceptability of fine aggregates with respect to the requirements of Specification C33/C33M that relate to organic impurities.
4.2 The principal value of this test method is to furnish a warning that injurious amounts of organic impurities may be present. When a sample subjected to this test produces a color darker than the standard color it is advisable to perform the test for the effect of organic impurities on the strength of mortar in accordance with Test Method C87/C87M.
Keywords
colorimetric test; fine aggregate; organic impurities;
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04.02 (Concrete and Aggregates)
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Document Number
ASTM-C40/C40M-19
Revision Level
2019 EDITION
Status
Superseded
Modification Type
Revision
Publication Date
Jan. 1, 2019
Document Type
Test Method
Page Count
3 pages
Committee Number
C09.20