ASTM C1152/C1152M
Standard Test Method for Acid-Soluble Chloride in Mortar and Concrete
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ASTM C1152/C1152M is the ASTM standard for measuring acid-soluble chloride in mortar and concrete, helping users evaluate chloride content in hardened cementitious materials. This testing focus is important because chloride levels can affect material assessment, specification compliance, and long-term performance review. As a widely referenced technical document, ASTM C1152/C1152M supports consistent laboratory reporting for projects where chloride determination is part of quality control or acceptance decisions.
ASTM C1152/C1152M standard overview
The ASTM C1152/C1152M standard, titled Standard Test Method for Acid-Soluble Chloride in Mortar and Concrete, provides a recognized approach for determining chloride content in these materials. Its purpose is to support repeatable testing and clear interpretation of results when chloride measurement is needed for engineering, compliance, or product evaluation. Because it focuses on acid-soluble chloride, the standard is especially relevant when a laboratory needs a defined method for extracting and reporting chloride values from mortar or concrete samples.
Where is ASTM C1152/C1152M used?
ASTM C1152/C1152M is commonly used in materials testing laboratories, concrete quality programs, and project workflows that involve mortar or concrete sample analysis. It may be applied during construction material evaluation, acceptance testing, or investigative work where chloride content needs to be documented. The standard is also useful for teams handling mix verification, durability-related review, or procurement checks when chloride reporting is part of the technical requirement.
Practical importance of ASTM C1152/C1152M
In practice, ASTM C1152/C1152M helps create consistency in how acid-soluble chloride results are obtained and reported. That consistency supports comparison across tests, clearer communication between buyers and testing personnel, and more reliable documentation for compliance-related decisions. For organizations managing mortar and concrete quality, the standard can reduce ambiguity in laboratory reporting and improve confidence in material evaluation, especially when chloride content is an important performance or specification factor.
- Acid-soluble chloride testing
- Mortar and concrete samples
- Laboratory reporting consistency
- Quality control and acceptance checks
- Specification and compliance support
- Publication Date: 2020-11-09
- Publisher: ASTM
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