ASTM C114

Chemical Analysis of Hydraulic Cement

Applicability: ASTM C114 is applicable to the chemical analysis of hydraulic cement, providing standard test methods for evaluating its properties. Its applicability includes both reference (classical) and alternative test methods for components like silicon dioxide, calcium oxide, and sulfur trioxide, as well as for general properties such as loss on ignition.

Purpose: ASTM C114 provides standard test methods for the chemical analysis of hydraulic cements to ensure their quality, consistency, and compliance with specifications. It includes procedures for various chemical properties like loss on ignition, sulfur content, and insoluble residue, and is used for quality control, verification, research, and troubleshooting. The standard offers both reference test methods and alternative methods to cover the analysis of a cement sample.