Product Code: R240
Category: AGGREGATE
Sub-Category: CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
- The Organic Impurities Set is used to detect the presence of deleterious organic compounds in fine aggregates intended for use in hydraulic cement mortar or concrete.
- This preliminary test serves as an indicator of potential organic contamination, which may adversely affect the strength and durability of concrete.
- After the settling period, the color of the supernatant liquid is compared against a standardized color reference chart to assess the presence of organic impurities.
- This method is widely recognized for its simplicity and effectiveness in providing a quick assessment of aggregate quality concerning organic content.
STANDARDS
ASTM C40 • AASHTO T21
SET
- Organic Color Scale
- Organic Impurities Bottle
ORDERING INFORMATION
| Item Name | Item Code |
| ORGANIC IMPURITIES COLOR SCALE | R240P001H |
| ORGANIC IMPURITIES TEST BOTTLE | R240P002H |
| ORGANIC IMPURITIES TEST SET | R240X00AH |
Keywords: Organic Impurities Test Set, ASTM C40, AASHTO T21, fine aggregate testing, deleterious materials detection, concrete quality assessment, sodium hydroxide solution, color comparison chart, mortar strength evaluation, construction material testing
