Test Method Title
Standard Test Method for Potential Alkali Reactivity of Carbonate Rocks for Concrete Aggregates
Reference Number
ASTM C586
Material
Aggregate
Test Property
Alkali reactivity
Description of Test
Small rock cylinders are immersed in a solution of sodium hydroxide except when removed for determination of length change. The length change of each specimen is periodically determined.
Number of Test Specimens
1
Test Specimen Size
> 1kg
Keywords
Alkali, carbonate, Reactivity