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Standard Test Method for Insoluble Residue in Carbonate Aggregates

Test Method Title

Standard Test Method for Insoluble Residue in Carbonate Aggregates

Reference Number

ASTM D3042

Material

Aggregate

Test Property

Insoluble residue

Description of Test

Hydrochloric acid is added to the carbonate aggregate sample and allowed to react. The remaining aggregate is then washed and dried. The amount of insoluble residue is reported as a percentage of original aggregate mass.

Number of Test Specimens

1

Test Specimen Size

500 g

Keywords

carbonate, Insoluble, Residue