ASTM C181 – Standard Test Method for Workability Index of Fireclay and High-Alumina Refractory Plastics
Description:
Significance and Use
3.1 Workability index serves as a measure of the facility with which refractory plastic materials can be rammed, gunned, or vibrated into place.
3.2 Workability index is commonly used to control consistency of plastics during manufacture. It has also been found useful for specification acceptance by the consumer.
3.3 The workability index determination can provide information for developing a plastic body. When a sample splits under impact at various water contents, it is an indication that the material is “short” or lacking in plasticity.
3.4 Determinations on samples that split during impact will be difficult to reproduce. If the sample splits, the measurement is not a true indication of deformation. This should be noted in the report.
Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the workability index of fireclay and high-alumina refractory plastics by measuring the plastic deformation of a molded test specimen when subjected to impacts.
1.2 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.
ASTM C179