1.1 This specification covers solid, kiln fired brick and tile made from clay, shale, or mixtures thereof, suitable for indoor and outdoor use in masonry construction subjected to chemical environments.
1.2 The brick and tile covered herein are intended for use in chemical environments where resistance to thermal shock may be a consideration. The brick and tile are normally used with chemical-resistant mortars.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 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.
1.5 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 C279-23 Referenced Document
ASTM C1232 Standard Terminology for Masonry*, 2023-12-15 Update
ASTM C20 Standard Test Methods for Apparent Porosity, Water Absorption, Apparent Specific Gravity, and Bulk Density of Burned Refractory Brick and Shapes by Boiling Water
ASTM C67/C67M Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile
ASTM E11 Standard Specification for Wire Cloth and Sieves for Testing Purposes
ASTM C279-23 history
2023ASTM C279-23 Standard Specification for Chemical-Resistant Masonry Units
2017ASTM C279-17 Standard Specification for Chemical-Resistant Masonry Units
2013ASTM C279-13a Standard Specification for Chemical-Resistant Masonry Units
2013ASTM C279-13 Standard Specification for Chemical-Resistant Masonry Units
2012ASTM C279-12 Standard Specification for Chemical-Resistant Masonry Units
2010ASTM C279-10 Standard Specification for Chemical-Resistant Masonry Units
1988ASTM C279-88(2007) Standard Specification for Chemical-Resistant Masonry Units
1988ASTM C279-88(2001) Standard Specification for Chemical-Resistant Masonry Units
2001ASTM C279-88(1995)e1 Standard Specification for Chemical-Resistant Masonry Units