AS 3583.8:1991 (R2016) PDF Download

AS 3583.8:1991 (R2016), also known as Methods of Test for Supplementary Cementitious Materials for Use with Portland Cement - Determination of Sulfuric Anhydride Content, provides guidelines for determining the sulfuric anhydride content in supplementary cementitious materials. The standard specifies a gravimetric method as the reference method for this determination.

It is important to note that this standard emphasizes the need for safety precautions when working with concentrated acids and alkalis, as well as the generation of toxic gases. Therefore, operators must follow safe procedures to ensure their own safety and to prevent any potential hazards that may arise during the testing process.

The gravimetric method described in this standard involves the measurement of the weight change of a sample before and after treatment with a hydrochloric acid solution. The resulting weight loss corresponds to the sulfuric anhydride content in the supplementary cementitious material.