5.5 Tests for uniformity and equivalence, as indicated in
Section 6, shall be made on the initial sample and the results
retained for reference and comparison with the results of
samples taken elsewhere within the lot or subsequent lots of
admixture supplied to the work.
6. Uniformity and Equivalence Tests
6.1 When specified by the purchaser, the uniformity of a lot,
or equivalence of multiple lots from the same source shall be
established by the following requirements:
6.1.1 Infrared Analysis—The absorption spectra of the ini-
tial sample and the test sample, obtained as specified in Section
18, shall exhibit the same pattern of absorption bands in terms
of frequency and intensity.
6.1.2 Relative Density (Liquid Admixture)—When tested as
specified in Section 18, the relative density (specific gravity) of
subsequent test samples shall not differ from the relative
density of the initial sample by more than 10 % of the
difference between the relative density of the initial sample and
reagent water at the same temperature. Reagent water conform-
ing to Specification D1193, Type III or IV, and prepared by
distillation, ion exchange, reverse osmosis, or a combination of
these procedures, is acceptable (See Note 2).
6.2 When the nature of the admixture system or analytical
capability of the purchaser make these procedures unsuitable,
other requirements for uniformity and equivalence from lot to
lot or within a lot shall be established by agreement between
the purchaser and the manufacturer.
NOTE 2—Oven drying methods are not appropriate for measuring the
oven-dried residue content for cold-weather admixture system because
water, present in the form of bound water of hydration, is released slowly
upon drying, and can often lead to highly variable results. Relative density
is an acceptable indication of lot-to-lot uniformity.
7. Packaging and Marking
7.1 When the cold-weather admixture system is delivered in
packages or containers, the proprietary name of the individual
admixtures in the system, the designation of this specification,
and the net mass or volume shall be plainly marked thereon.
Similar information shall be provided in the shipping informa-
tion accompanying packages or bulk shipments of admixture.
8. Storage
8.1 Store the cold-weather admixture system to permit easy
access for proper inspection and identification of each
shipment, and in a suitable building that will protect the
admixture from moisture absorption if it is a dry admixture or
from freezing if it is a liquid admixture.
9. Sampling and Testing
9.1 Every facility shall be provided to the purchaser for
sampling and inspection, either at the point of manufacture or
at the site of the work, as specified by the purchaser.
9.2 Samples shall be either “grab” or “composite” samples
as specified by this specification. A grab sample is one obtained
in a single operation. A composite sample is one obtained by
combining three or more grab samples.
9.3 For the purpose of this specification, it is recognized that
samples will be taken for two reasons:
9.3.1 Compliance Tests—A sample taken for evaluating
compliance of a source or lot of cold-weather admixture
system shall meet the applicable requirements of this specifi-
cation. Samples used to determine conformance with this
specification shall be composites of grab samples taken from
different locations so that the composite sample will be
representative of the lot.
9.3.2 Uniformity and Equivalence Tests—When specified by
the purchaser, a sample taken for evaluating the uniformity of
a single lot or equivalence of multiple lots from one source
shall be tested as provided in Section 6. When uniformity of a
single lot is being determined, grab samples shall be used.
When uniformity of multiple lots from the same source is being
determined, composite samples from individual lots shall be
used.
9.4 Liquid Admixtures—Liquid admixtures shall be agitated
immediately prior to sampling. Grab samples taken for quality
or uniformity tests shall represent a unit shipment or a single
production lot. Each grab sample shall be at least 1 L [1 qt]. At
least three grab samples of equal portions shall be taken.
Composite samples shall be prepared by mixing the grab
samples and the resultant mixture shall provide at least 3 L [3
qt] for compliance tests. Grab samples shall be taken from
different locations distributed throughout the quantity to be
represented.
9.4.1 Admixtures in bulk storage tanks shall be sampled
equally from the upper, intermediate, and lower levels by
means of drain cocks in the sides of the tanks or a weighted
sampling bottle fitted with a stopper that can be removed after
the bottle is lowered to the desired depth.
9.4.2 Samples shall be stored in impermeable containers
that are resistant to attack by the admixture.
9.5 Nonliquid Admixtures—Grab samples taken for compli-
ance or uniformity tests shall be at least 1kg [2 lb]. At least four
grab samples of equal portions shall be taken from not more
than 2 Mg [2 tons] of admixture. Prepare composite samples by
mixing the grab samples and sampling the resultant mixture to
provide at least 2.5 kg [5 lb] for the composite sample. Take
grab samples from different locations distributed throughout
the quantity to be represented.
9.5.1 Obtain samples of packaged admixtures by means of a
sampler as described in Practice C183/C183M.
9.5.2 Samples shall be stored in moisture-proof, airtight
containers.
9.6 Mix samples before testing to ensure uniformity. When
recommended by the manufacturer, dissolve the entire sample
of non-liquid admixture in water prior to testing.
10. Rejection
10.1 For initial compliance testing, the purchaser is permit-
ted to reject the cold-weather admixture system if it fails to
meet any of the requirements of this specification.
10.2 For the initial retesting, the purchaser is permitted to
reject the admixture if it fails to meet any of the requirements
of Section 6and applicable parts of Table 1, as defined in 5.2.2.
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