SANS 6243:2002
Deleterious clay content of the fines in aggregate (methylene blue adsorption indicator test)

Standard No.

SANS 6243:2002

Release Date

2002

Published By

ZA-SANS

Status

Withdraw 2008-10

Replace By

SANS 6243:2008

Latest

SANS 6243:2008

Scope

This standard specifies a rapid qualitative means for determining whether the clay content of the fines of an aggregate contains deleterious swelling clay minerals, such as smectites, which are usually results of the weathering of rock. The method also indicates to what extent an aggregate requires to be further investigated to determine its suitability for specific applications.

SANS 6243:2002 history

• 2008 SANS 6243:2008 Deleterious clay content of the fines in aggregate (methylene blue adsorption indicator test)
• 2002 SANS 6243:2002 Deleterious clay content of the fines in aggregate (methylene blue adsorption indicator test)