Technical Information |
Value |
ASTM/ INDIAN Standards |
| Water absorption, % by weight |
6.29 |
C-97 |
Density (Bulk specific gravity) |
2.07 |
C-97 |
Modulus of rupture, N/ mm2 |
Dry |
Parallel to rift |
8 |
C-99 |
Perpendicular to rift |
9 |
C-99 Guidelines |
Wet |
Parallel to rift |
8 |
C-99 |
Perpendicular to rift |
6 |
C-99 Guidelines |
Compressive Strength N/ mm2 |
Dry |
Parallel to rift |
41 |
C-170 |
Perpendicular to rift |
49 |
Wet |
Parallel to rift |
31 |
Perpendicular to rift |
36 |
Abrasion (Resistance to wear) |
Average wear, mm |
5.2 |
IS 1237 Guidelines |
Max. wear on individual Specimen, mm |
5.3 |
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