Describes the reference procedure. The setting time is determined by observing the penetration of a needle into cement paste of standard consistence until it reaches a specified value. The soundness is determined by observing the volume expansion of cement paste of standard consistence as indicated by the relative movement of two needles.
ISO 9597:1989 history
2008ISO 9597:2008 Cement - Test methods - Determination of setting time and soundness
1989ISO 9597:1989 Cements; test methods; determination of setting time and soundness