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Designation: C183/C183M − 23

Standard Practice for

Sampling and the Amount of Testing of Hydraulic Cement1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C183/C183M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.

1. Scope* 2. Referenced Documents

1.1 This practice covers procedures for sampling and for the 2.1 ASTM Standards:2
amount of testing of hydraulic cement after it has been C10/C10M Specification for Natural Cement
manufactured and is ready to be offered for sale. C91/C91M Specification for Masonry Cement
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50 mm] Cube
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each Specimens)
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining C114 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Hydraulic
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance Cement
with the standard. Values in SI units [or inch-pound units] shall C150/C150M Specification for Portland Cement
be obtained by measurement in SI units [or inch-pound units] C151/C151M Test Method for Autoclave Expansion of Hy-
or by appropriate conversion, using the Rules for Conversion draulic Cement
and Rounding given in Standard IEEE/ASTM SI 10, Values are C157/C157M Test Method for Length Change of Hardened
stated in only SI units when inch-pound units are not used in Hydraulic-Cement Mortar and Concrete
practice C185 Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement
Mortar
1.3 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes C191 Test Methods for Time of Setting of Hydraulic Cement
which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes by Vicat Needle
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered C204 Test Methods for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by
requirements of the standard. Air-Permeability Apparatus
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the C266 Test Method for Time of Setting of Hydraulic-Cement
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the Paste by Gillmore Needles
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- C430 Test Method for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by the
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter- 45-µm (No. 325) Sieve
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. C451 Test Method for Early Stiffening of Hydraulic Cement
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor- (Paste Method)
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- C452/C452M Test Method for Potential Expansion of
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the Portland-Cement Mortars Exposed to Sulfate
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- C595/C595M Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical C806 Test Method for Restrained Expansion of Expansive
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. Cement Mortar
C807 Test Method for Time of Setting of Hydraulic Cement
Mortar by Modified Vicat Needle
1
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C01 on Cement and
2
is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C01.95 on Coordination of Standards. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved June 1, 2023. Published June 2023. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [email protected]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1944. Last previous edition approved in 2022 as C183/C183M – 22. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
DOI: 10.1520/C0183_C0183M-23. the ASTM website.

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C845/C845M Specification for Expansive Hydraulic Ce- C595M), expansive hydraulic cement (Specification C845/
ment C845M), hydraulic cement based on a performance specifica-
C1012/C1012M Test Method for Length Change of tion (Specification C1157/C1157M), plastic stucco cement
Hydraulic-Cement Mortars Exposed to a Sulfate Solution (Specification C1328/C1328M), and mortar cement (Specifi-
C1038/C1038M Test Method for Expansion of Hydraulic cation C1329/C1329M), and
Cement Mortar Bars Stored in Water 4.3 Most building codes and construction specifications
C1157/C1157M Performance Specification for Hydraulic require that hydraulic cement to be used in the work meet the
Cement applicable requirements of the relevant purchase specifications,
C1328/C1328M Specification for Plastic (Stucco) Cement such as Specifications C10/C10M, C91/C91M, C150/C150M,
C1329/C1329M Specification for Mortar Cement C595/C595M, C1157/C1157M, C1328/C1328M, C1329/
C1357 Test Methods for Evaluating Masonry Bond Strength C1329M, or C845/C845M. If the code or specification requires
(Withdrawn 2016)3 sampling of the manufactured cement, the provisions given in
C1506 Test Method for Water Retention of Hydraulic 4.4 are applicable. Not much cement is sold on the basis of
Cement-Based Mortars and Plasters such sampling and testing. A useful discussion of sampling and
C1702 Test Method for Measurement of Heat of Hydration testing cement is contained in ACI 225.1R.
of Hydraulic Cementitious Materials Using Isothermal
Conduction Calorimetry 4.4 The procedures covered in this practice should be done
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test by or for purchasers of hydraulic cement who are using a code
Sieves or specification that requires sampling and testing to determine
IEEE/ASTM SI 10 Standard for Use of the International if the samples conform to the relevant acceptance specifica-
System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System tions. The testing is done using specified methods to determine
2.2 ACI Standard: whether the samples yield test results that conform to the
225.1R Guide to the Selection and Use of Hydraulic Ce- specification, and the tests serve as a basis for acceptance or
ments4 rejection of the lot of material sampled.
4.5 It is neither intended nor required that all cements be
3. Terminology tested using all the test methods referenced in Section 2.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 lot (of cement), n—specific quantity of cement offered 5. Kinds and Size of Samples and by Whom Taken
for inspection at any one time. A lot may be one or more 5.1 A cement sample secured during transfer to bulk
storage bins filled consecutively. A lot may also be the contents storage, from bulk storage, or from a bulk shipment in one
of one or more transport units representing cement drawn from operation, shall be termed a “grab sample.” A sample obtained
the same storage bin. during a 10 min interval using an automatic sampling device
3.1.2 reduced testing rate, n—test program that provides for that continuously samples a cement stream may also be termed
the testing of only two samples from any given lot of samples a grab sample. Grab samples taken at prescribed intervals over
obtained and prepared for testing at the normal rate as a period of time may be combined to form a “composite
described herein. The program utilizes probability factors and sample’’ representative of the cement produced during that
is so designed that when results from the two samples fulfill the period of time.
requirements of the program it may be said with 95 %
5.2 All samples, whether grab or composite, shall have a
confidence that less than 5 % of the samples would be outside
mass of at least 5 kg [10 lb].
the specification limits.
5.3 The purchaser may designate a representative to super-
4. Significance and Use vise the sampling, packing, and shipping of samples when it is
4.1 The sampling procedures described are intended for use so specified in the purchase contract.
in the procurement of samples of hydraulic cement after it has 5.4 Package the samples in moisture-proof, airtight contain-
been manufactured and is ready to be offered for sale. They are ers numbered consecutively in the order in which the samples
not intended as sampling procedures for quality control pur- are taken. The purchase contract shall state who will pay for the
poses during manufacturing. The testing procedures outlined costs of sampling, packaging, shipping, and testing the
cover the amount of testing to be done and provide guidance samples.
for reporting on conformance or non-conformance of cements
NOTE 1—Polyvinyl chloride sample containers, upon occasion, have
with requirements of purchase specifications. been found to affect the air-entraining potential of a cement sample. The
4.2 This practice is referenced as the procedure for sampling same problem might be experienced with containers made from other
natural cement (Specification C10/C10M), masonry cement plastics.
(Specification C91/C91M), portland cement (Specification
C150/C150M), blended hydraulic cement (Specification C595/ 6. Testing-Time Requirements for Completion of Tests
6.1 When tests of hydraulic cement are made at a laboratory
3
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
other than that of the cement manufacturer, the cement sam-
www.astm.org. pling schedule, sample transportation time, and sample testing
4
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manufacturer, and the testing laboratory so that the tests results sample packaged cement from the valve of the cement bag. An
will be available when required. example of just one type is shown in Fig. 1. Take one sample
6.2 The manufacturer of the cement shall make the cement from a bag in each 4.5 Mg [5 tons] or fraction thereof.
available to be sampled for testing early enough before the time 7.1.2.4 From Bulk Shipment of Car or Truck:
the test results are needed so that at least the applicable time (a) Single Shipment—If only one car or truck is being
intervals listed in 6.3 exist. loaded and the loading is continuous and all from the same
6.3 When this has been done, the testing laboratory shall source, take a 5 kg [10-lb] sample. If not continuous or
provide test results not later than the indicated number of days unknown, combine five or more portions from different points
after sampling: in the load to form the test sample.
Test Methods Time Interval, days
(b) Multiple Shipments—When the shipment consists of
several cars or trucks loaded from the same source and on the
C109/C109M (1 day results), C114, C151/C151M, 8 same day, sample the shipment at the rate of one sample for
C185, C191, C204, C451, C266
C109/C109M and C1702 (3 day results) 10
each 90 Mg [100 tons] of cement or fraction thereof, but take
C109/C109M and C1702 (7 day results) 14 not less than two samples. Consider cement represented by
C452/C452M and C1012/C1012M 21 such samples as a lot, and test the samples in accordance with
(14 day results)
C109/C109M (28 day results) 35 the procedure outlined in the section on Amount of Testing.
C157/C157M (34 day results) 41
7.2 Protection of Samples—As samples are taken, place
7. Sampling them directly in moisture-proof airtight containers to avoid
7.1 The cement may be sampled by any of the applicable moisture absorption and aeration of the sample. If the samples
methods described in this section. are placed in cans, fill the can completely and immediately
7.1.1 Delivering to Bulk Storage and Transfer Sampling— seal. Use moisture-proof multiple-wall paper bags or plastic
Sample cement while the cement is being transferred. Take one bags if they are strong enough to avoid breakage, and if they
grab sample from the transfer stream for each 360 Mg can be sealed immediately after filling in such a manner as to
[400 tons] of cement, or fraction thereof, but take no less than eliminate excess air in the sample and avoid moisture absorp-
two grab samples and combine them to produce a composite tion and aeration of the sample. Samples shall be treated as
sample. described in the section on Preparation of Sample.
7.1.2 Other Sampling Methods—When the above sampling
method is not applicable, samples may, when authorized by the 8. Preparation of Sample
purchaser, be taken by one of the following methods: 8.1 Before testing, pass each sample through an 850 µm
7.1.2.1 From Bulk Storage at Points of Discharge— (No. 20) sieve,4 or any other sieve having approximately the
Withdraw cement from the discharge openings in a steady
same size openings, in order to mix the sample, break up
stream until sampling is completed. If a high circular silo is
lumps, and remove foreign material. Do not include the foreign
being sampled, take all samples from one opening. If the
materials and hardened lumps that do not break up on sieving
quantity of the cement in the bin exceeds 1100 Mg [1200 tons]
or brushing in the sample to be tested. Store the cement in
when low rectangular bins are being sampled, discharge
airtight moisture-proof containers to prevent aeration or ab-
openings employed in the sampling shall be such that for no
opening shall the number of samples represent more than one sorption of moisture prior to test.
half the contents of the bin or more than 1800 Mg [2000 tons].
When sampling bulk storage at points of discharge, while the 9. Amount of Testing
cement is flowing through the openings, take samples at such 9.1 General—When required, the purchaser shall specify
intervals so that at least two grab samples shall be secured for the amount of testing for the following specification specific
each 360 Mg [400 tons] in the bin or silo. requirements:
7.1.2.2 From Bulk Storage and Bulk Shipment by Means of
9.1.1 Heat of hydration (Test Method C1702) for optional
Slotted Tube Sampler—Obtain sample using a tube sampler
limits specified in Specification C150/C150M, and special
designed for cohesive and semi-cohesive powders and de-
properties in Specifications C595/C595M and C1157/C1157M;
signed for the depth of the cement to be sampled. An example
of just one type is shown in Fig. 1. Take samples from 9.1.2 Sulfate resistance (Test Method C1012/C1012M) for
well-distributed points and various depths of the cement so that optional limits specified in Specifications C595/C595M and
the samples taken will represent the cement involved. C1157/C1157M;
7.1.2.3 From Packaged Cement by Means of Tube 9.1.3 Potential Expansion of Portland-Cement Mortars Ex-
Sampler—Sample package cement using a tube sampler de- posed to Sulfate (Test Method C452/C452M) for optional
signed for cohesive and semi-cohesive powders and able to limits specified in Specification C150/C150M;

FIG. 1 Example of Tube Sampler for Cement

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9.1.4 Expansion of Hydraulic Cement Mortar Bars Stored in requirement will probably be within the critical range, and substantial
Water (Test Method C1038/C1038M) for limits specified in delay in completion of the tests would result from making additional tests
(for example, compressive strength), it may be desirable to make the tests
Specifications C150/C150M, C595/C595M and C1157/ at the normal rate, rather than the reduced testing rate.
C1157M;
9.1.5 Early Stiffening of Hydraulic Cement (Paste Method) 9.4 Selection of Samples for Testing—Take samples to be
(Test Method C451) for optional limits specified in Specifica- tested from each lot by some random method. The following
tion C150/C150M and C1157/C1157M; method is suggested: Place a group of consecutively numbered
9.1.6 Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by the 45 µm (No. 325 markers equal to the number of samples in a container and mix,
Sieve (Test Method C430) for limits specified in Specifications then draw one marker at a time from the container until the
C91/C91M, C1328/C1328M, and C1329/C1329M; number drawn is equal to the number of samples to be tested
9.1.7 Water Retention of Hydraulic Cement-Based Mortars at the normal rate. If the testing is to be done at the reduced
and Plasters (Test Method C1506) for limits specified in rate, mix the drawn markers and draw two to select the
Specification C91/C91M, C1328/C1328M, and C1329/ numbers of the samples to be tested.
C1329M; 9.5 Establishing a Quality History and Control Charts:
9.1.8 Evaluating Masonry Bond Strength (Test Method 9.5.1 Quality History—The quality history shall represent
C1357) for limits specified in Specification C1329/C1329M; cement from the same source as the cement to be tested, and
9.1.9 Restrained Expansion of Expansive Cement Mortar shall be based on data not more than two years old. There shall
(Test Method C806) for limits specified in Specification be available test results for not less than 40 test samples
C845/C845M; and representing not less than seven lots of cement. The test
9.1.10 Time of Setting of Hydraulic Cement Mortar by samples shall conform to the applicable provisions of this
Modified Vicat Needle (Test Method C807) for limits specified practice. A pair shall be two test samples from the same lot, in
in Specification C845/C845M. numerical sequence. Several pairs from the same lot may be
9.1.11 Make all other tests on individual grab or composite used where available. The number of paired samples represent-
samples chosen as specified herein under Selection of Samples ing a large lot may be reduced as follows: From the consecu-
for Testing. Do only those tests required by the applicable tively numbered group of tested samples representing the entire
specification. lot, select a subgroup by some random method. List the
9.2 Normal Testing—Determine the number of samples to numbers identifying the subgroup in numerical sequence, and
be tested in accordance with Table 1. The normal testing rate pair in the order of listing. Compute the range (difference
shall be used under the following conditions: between the test results of a pair) for each pair of test results.
9.2.1 Before the quality history has been established, Total the ranges and divide their sum by the total number of
9.2.2 When no samples from a particular mill have been ranges used to obtain the average range, r̄ . Compute the
tested within a year, average range, r̄ , for each included physical and chemical
9.2.3 When the quality history is based entirely on data property limited by specification requirements.
more than two years old, and 9.5.2 Critical Limit—Calculate the critical limit, C, for each
9.2.4 When it is deemed necessary to recalculate the critical included physical and chemical property limited by a specifi-
limit because of indicated lack of control as shown by the cation requirement. First, multiply the average range, r̄ , by the
control chart of the range. probability factor, 2.49, this will yield a number that for
NOTE 2—Random grab samples taken at inappropriate times, such as
convenience is called d. If the requirement has a maximum
immediately following the repair or adjustment of manufacturing specification limit, obtain C by subtracting d from the specifi-
equipment, or from inappropriate places, such as from the top surface of cation limit and, if a minimum, add d to the specification limit.
the material in a car, will not suitably reflect the properties of a cement, Maintain quality history charts.
and therefore should not be used as the basis for acceptance or rejection NOTE 4—Improved estimates of the range r̄, and consequently of C,
of a lot of cement. will result if the test results are not rounded. For example, the test result
9.3 Reduced Testing—After the quality history has been of 21.78 % for SiO2 is preferred to the rounded value of 21.8 %. For the
fineness, the calculated value of 324.3 is preferred to the rounded value of
established, test at the reduced testing rate. If the results of 324.
these tests are within the critical range, make additional tests
(total equal to the number of tests at the normal rate as shown 9.5.3 Control Chart of the Range—Maintain a control chart
in Table 1). of the range to indicate when the critical limit needs to be
recomputed. Multiply the average range, r̄ , as obtained in
NOTE 3—When the quality history indicates that the results for a given 9.5.2, by the probability factor 3.267 to obtain the upper
control limit for the range between each consecutive pair of test
TABLE 1 Number of Samples for Test results. The horizontal scale of the chart will be successive
Lot Size—Number of Number of Tests groups of two, and the vertical scale will be the range. Where
Samples Normal Rate Reduced Rate the range chart indicates lack of control (points beyond the
2 2 2 upper control limit), the critical limit, C, may need to be
3 3 2 recalculated. Consider the occurrence of two consecutive
4 to 10 4 2 points beyond the upper control limit for the range, or the
11 to 20 6 2
Over 20 8 2 occurrence of three points beyond the upper control limit in
any series of five consecutive points cause to recalculate the

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critical limit. Where it becomes necessary to recalculate the 9.8 When a cement is reported as failing to meet the
critical limit, discontinue reduced testing until a new quality specification requirements, state in the report which require-
history has been established. ment the cement failed and the applicable limit.
NOTE 5—The appendix contains both examples of the calculation of r̄,
d, as shown in Table X1.1, and of quality history and control charts as
shown in Figs. X1.1 and X1.2. The specification limits used in these
10. Noncompliance and Retest
examples are hypothetical. 10.1 If any test result fails to meet the specification
9.5.4 When the hydraulic cement sampled is to conform to requirement, the lot of cement shall not be reported as not
Specification C150/C150M, and the manufacturer has chosen complying with the specification unless noncompliance is
the cement SO3 option as described in Specification C150/ confirmed by retest as described in 10.2.
C150M Table 1 footnote D, the critical limit described in
Subsection 9.5.2 using the specification limit for SO3 is not 10.2 A retest is considered to be an additional test of a
applicable. Subsections 9.5.2 and 9.5.3 dealing with the calcu- certain property that is made when the initial test of that
lation of critical limit are not required for SO3 in this case. property produces a result not complying with the specification
9.5.5 When the hydraulic cement sampled is to conform to requirements. A retest may consist of either a single determi-
Specification C595/C595M, and the manufacturer has chosen nation or a set of replicate determinations.
the cement SO3 content option as described in Specification
10.3 Retests shall be conducted in accordance with the
C595/C595M Table 1 footnote B, the critical limit described in
provisions, if given, of the applicable specification. If no
Subsection 9.5.2 using the specification limit for SO3 is not
provisions are given, the following procedure shall be used:
applicable. Subsections 9.5.2 and 9.5.3 dealing with the calcu-
lation of critical limit are not required for SO3 in this case. 10.3.1 Make the retest on a portion of the same sample as
was used for the initial test. Use referee methods whenever
9.6 Reporting for Normal Testing—When the testing is done
they are provided for determination of the property requiring
at the normal testing rate, report the cement as complying with
retest and in such case use only the results obtained by referee
the specification if it meets the specification requirements, and
methods. The retest shall consist of the same number of
report it as failing to meet the specification requirements if it
does not meet each of the requirements as specified. determinations required for the initial test, or, if a within-
laboratory precision statement is given which is based on a
9.7 Reporting for Reduced Testing—When the testing is specified number of replicates (that is, duplicate or triplicate
done at the reduced testing rate, report the cement as comply- determinations), the number of replicates used as the basis of
ing with the specification if the average of the test results is such precision statement. If two or more determinations are
further from the specified limit than the critical limit. If the required, the value reported shall be the average of all results
average of the results for one or more requirements are
that are within the limits of precision of the method at the 95 %
between the critical limit and the specification limit, test
confidence level, as stated in the applicable specification or as
additional samples (total equal to the number of tests at the
generally recognized.
normal rate) for that requirement, and if on completion of the
additional tests, all of the results meet the specified require-
ments report the cement as complying with the specification. 11. Keywords
Report the cement as failing to meet the specification require- 11.1 control chart; hydraulic cement; sampling; testing
ments if any test result does not conform to the respective
requirements.

For additional useful information on the details of cement tests methods, references may be made to the “Manual of
Cement Testing” which appears in the Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.01.

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APPENDIX

(Nonmandatory Information)

X1. ESTABLISHING A QUALITY HISTORY AND CONTROL CHARTS, EXAMPLE DATA, CALCULATIONS, AND CONTROL
CHARTS

X1.1 Control charts in 9.5 track two parameters, the range X1.4 Round the calculated critical limit the same as the
between consecutive samples that gives a statistical boundary range data used in the table.
to help avoid exceeding the specification limit based upon that
range—and those same range values give a statistical boundary X1.5 The data may be static for small production and
to help manage the probability determined testing frequencies. shipment amounts, or may be dynamic for larger amounts or
larger time frames for the shipments of the product.
X1.2 The better the testing precision and the uniformity of
the samples from the lot, the closer to the limit the process can
be operated, if needed. X1.6 Depending on the purchase agreement(s), data for
each ASTM limit may need to be charted.
X1.3 Round the calculated control limit (C) the same as the
specification limit.

FIG. X1.1 Quality History Chart

FIG. X1.2 Quality History Chart

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TABLE X1.1 Test Data, Type I Cement

MgO % 7-day Strength
Lot Sample Pair Avg of 3 Range
MgO, % Range, % Average Specimens
No. No.
MPa [psi] MPa [psi]
88 1 5.70 35.51 [5150]
88 13 5.58 0.12 5.64 36.94 [5358] 1.43 [208]
88 17 5.64 32.70 [4742]
88 21 5.63 0.01 5.64 33.10 [4800] 0.40 [58]
91 2 5.44 33.00 [4786]
91 5 5.24 0.20 33.90 [4917] 0.90 [131]
91 16 5.55 34.30 [4975]
91 19 5.66 0.11 35.22 [5108] 0.92 [133]
98 5 5.33 33.76 [4896]
98 13 5.75 0.42 5.54 34.18 [4957] 0.42 [61]
98 17 4.12 35.39 [5133]
98 21 4.35 0.23 36.32 [5267] 0.93 [134]
106 3 4.28 35.56 [5158]
106 10 4.41 0.13 34.13 [4950] 1.43 [208]
106 18 4.88 33.32 [4832]
106 21 4.72 0.16 32.60 [4728] 0.72 [104]
107 4 5.50 34.05 [4938]
107 8 5.37 0.13 34.76 [5042] 0.71 [104]
107 12 5.58 32.90 [4772]
107 20 5.71 0.13 5.65 33.73 [4892] 0.83 [120]
111 1 4.84 36.08 [5233]
111 7 4.67 0.17 36.89 [5350] 0.81 [117]
111 16 4.65 35.60 [5163]
111 19 4.55 0.10 36.17 [5246] 0.57 [83]
112 3 4.49 37.99 [5510]
112 7 4.42 0.07 34.19 [4958] 3.80 [552]
112 15 4.68 34.45 [4996]
112 20 4.58 0.10 35.25 [5113] 0.80 [117]
113 2 5.51 34.04 [4937]
113 15 5.51 0.00 33.12 [4803] 0.92 [134]
113 20 5.34 34.43 [4994]
113 24 5.25 0.09 33.96 [4925] 0.47 [69]
120 1 5.44 32.52 [4717]
120 6 5.64 0.20 33.19 [4814] 0.67 [97]
120 11 5.47 32.30 [4685]
120 21 5.56 0.09 33.15 [4808] 0.85 [123]
123 6 4.66 36.57 [5304]
123 11 4.86 0.20 36.32 [5267] 0.25 [37]
123 21 4.96 35.28 [5117]
123 16 4.94 0.02 35.83 [5196] 0.55 [79]
Total 40 2.68 18.38 [2669]

Calculation of Critical Limit (C) and Control Limit

MgO, Strength, Strength,
% MPa [psi]
Specification limit 6.0 30.0 [4350]
r 0.134 0.92 [133]
d = 2.49 r 0.33366 2.29 [332]
Critical limit (C) 5.7 32.3 [4680]
Critical Range 6.0–5.7 30.0–32.3 [4350–4680]
3.267 r 0.437778 3.002 [436.0]
Control limit 0.44 3.00 [436]

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FIG. X1.3 Quality History Chart

FIG. X1.4 Quality History Chart

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee C01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(C183/C183M – 22) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved June 1, 2023.)

(1) Added “control chart” to Section 11. (3) Revised Table X1.1, Fig. X1.1, and Fig. X1.2.
(2) Revised Appendix X1. (4) Added Fig. X1.3 and Fig. X1.4.

Committee C01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(C183/C183M – 16) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved Nov. 1, 2022.)

(1) Removed references to Test Methods C115, C186, and (3) Revised 9.1.1.
C227 throughout. (4) Removed previous 9.1.2.
(2) Added references to Test Method C1702 in Section 2, 6.3, (5) Editorially corrected 8.1 to reference Footnote 4.
and 9.1.1. (6) Editorial corrected SI units in 9.1.6.

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