ASTM C279-10
Standard Specification for Chemical-Resistant Masonry Units

Standard No.

ASTM C279-10

Release Date

2010

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM C279-12

Latest

ASTM C279-23

Replace

ASTM C279-88

Scope

The brick and tile covered herein are intended essentially for use in chemical environments where resistance to thermal shock may or may not be a consideration. The brick and tile are normally used with chemical-resistant mortars.

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 (see Terminology C1232).

1.2 The physical and chemical properties of brick and tile differ from supplier to supplier, mainly because their composition is determined by the source of raw materials. Regardless of the differences, brick and tile are considered to be of three types as follows:

1.2.1 Type I8212;For use where low absorption and high acid resistance are not major factors.

1.2.2 Type II8212;For use where lower absorption and higher acid resistance are required.

1.2.3 Type III8212;For use where minimum absorption and maximum acid resistance are required.

Note 18212;Types I, II, and III may not differ significantly in thermal shock resistance. The suitability of a given brick, for a particular application should be determined at the time of purchase by agreement between the purchaser and the supplier.

Note 28212;Types I and III were formerly designated Type “H'' and “L'' respectively.

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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM C279-10 Referenced Document

• ASTM C1232 Standard Terminology for Masonry
• 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 C397 Standard Practice for Use of Chemically Setting Chemical-Resistant Silicate and Silica Mortars
• ASTM C67 Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile*， 2024-04-19 Update
• ASTM C723 Standard Practice for Chemical-Resistant Resin Grouts for Brick or Tile
• ASTM E11 Standard Specification for Wire Cloth and Sieves for Testing Purposes

ASTM C279-10 history

• 2023 ASTM C279-23 Standard Specification for Chemical-Resistant Masonry Units
• 2017 ASTM C279-17 Standard Specification for Chemical-Resistant Masonry Units
• 2013 ASTM C279-13a Standard Specification for Chemical-Resistant Masonry Units
• 2013 ASTM C279-13 Standard Specification for Chemical-Resistant Masonry Units
• 2012 ASTM C279-12 Standard Specification for Chemical-Resistant Masonry Units
• 2010 ASTM C279-10 Standard Specification for Chemical-Resistant Masonry Units
• 1988 ASTM C279-88(2007) Standard Specification for Chemical-Resistant Masonry Units
• 1988 ASTM C279-88(2001) Standard Specification for Chemical-Resistant Masonry Units
• 2001 ASTM C279-88(1995)e1 Standard Specification for Chemical-Resistant Masonry Units
• 0000 ASTM C279-88