ASTM C1582/C1582M − 11 Standard Specification for Admixtures to Inhibit Chloride-Induced Corrosion of Reinforcing Steel in Concrete

ASTM C1582/C1582M − 11 Standard Specification for Admixtures to Inhibit Chloride-Induced Corrosion of Reinforcing Steel in Concrete

Scope

1.1 This specification covers material for use as chloride corrosion-inhibiting admixtures for concrete.

1.2 Results of the tests conducted to meet this specification are not to be used to rank the expected field performance of various chloride-corrosion-inhibiting admixtures.

1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard.

The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used

independently of the other.

Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the 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 requirements prior to use.

(Warning— Fresh hydraulic cementitious mixtures are caustic and may cause chemical burns to skin and tissue upon prolonged exposure.

ASTM C1582/C1582M − 11 Standard Specification for Admixtures to Inhibit Chloride-Induced Corrosion of Reinforcing Steel in Concrete

Test Specimens
10.1 Two types of concrete are used to make test specimens. One, the control concrete, is made without the

chloride corrosion-inhibiting admixture.

The other concrete, the test concrete, is made with the chloride-corrosion-inhibiting admixture.

Do not use cement that causes the air content of the control concrete made without the subject admixture to

exceed 3.0 %.