1.1 This test method covers the determination of the water absorption of slate.
1.2 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inchpound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the 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.
ASTM C121/C121M-20 Referenced Document
ASTM C119 Standard Terminology Relating to Dimension Stone*, 2023-06-01 Update
ASTM C1799/C1799M Standard Guide to Dimension Stone Test Specimen Sampling and Preparation*, 2022-05-15 Update
ASTM C121/C121M-20 history
2020ASTM C121/C121M-20 Standard Test Method for Water Absorption of Slate
2015ASTM C121/C121M-15 Standard Test Method for Water Absorption of Slate