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Indian Stan-dard
SPECIFICATION FOR
GYPSUM PLASTER FOR USE IN THE
MANUFACTURE OF FIBROUS
PLASTER BOARDS
( First Revision )
Gypsum Building Materials Sectional Committee, BDC 21

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Chairman Representing
DR S. K. CHOPRA Cement Research Institute of India, New Delhi
Members
SHRI K. D. BHAR~AVA Directorate of Mines and Geology, Ra.jasthan
MINING ENGINEER ( Alternate )
SBRI K. K. BHATIA All India Pottery Manufacturers Association,
Calcutta
SHBI N. I(. GUHA ( Alternate )
SHXI A. M. BUTT J & K Minerals Ltd, Jammu-Tawi
SHRI B. L. TRAPPA ( Alternate )
SHRI S. K. CHAI~RARORTY Development Commissioner, Small Scale Industries,
New Delhi
SRRI L. T. I. SINHA ( Alternate )
SRRI R. P. CHANDA Engineer-in-Chiefs Branch, Army Headquarters,
New Delhi
SIIRI R. S. .IATHAR ( Alternate )
SI~RI G. J. CHANDAK Geological Survey of India, Calcutta
SHRI P. N. MERTA ( Alternate )
DIRECTOR ( ARCH ) Ministry of Railways
JOINT DTRIXTOR ( ARCH ) ( Alternate )
SH~I S. K. GHOSH Directorate General of Techmcal Development,
New Delhi
Smxr M. L. DABRAL ( Alternate )
DR S. K. GU~A Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute
( CSIR ), Calcutta
SJJRI S. I<. SOM ( Alternate )
DR ( SHRIMATI ) S. LAXMI Cement Research Institute of India, New Delhi
SHILI J. c. MALR.4N Indian Institute of Architects, Bombay
SHRI Y. R. KHIRWA~~AR ( Alternate )
DR ING S. K. MEHTA RegiFati Research Laboratory, ( CSIR ) Jammu-

SRRI R. A. SAYANAN ( Alternate )

SHRI K. C. METAL Rajasthan Housing Board, Jaipur
SHRI B. G. SHAnnrA ( Alternate )
( Continuedon bags 2 )

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Members Representing
SRRI S. K. MITTAL Rajasthan State Industrial Development Corporation
Ltd, Jaipur
SHRI L. K. MAHEBWARI ( Alternate )
SHRI D. MOII~A Rai Plasters Ltd, Bikaner
SHRI S. K. MOHT.~ ( Alternate ) -
DR MOHAN Rar Central Building Research Institute ( CSIR ),
Roorkee
DR MAXJEET Srxcrr ( Alternate )
DR A. V. R. RAO National Buildings - Organization,
- New Delhi
SHRI J. SEN GUPTA ( Alternate)
SIiRI M. N. ROY Rajasthan State Mines and Minerals Ltd, Bikaner
SHRI A. V. S. R. SaSrrc~ Associated Instrument Manufacturers ( India ) Pvt

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SHRI PALVINDER SINGH ( Alternate )
SERI C. P. SHARDA Sri Ram Institute for Industrial Research, Delhi
SHRI P. K. MAIR ( Ahnate )
SURVEYOR OF WORKS-I ( NDZ ) Central Public Works Department, New Delhi
SHRI D. M. TRAKRE Projects and Development India Ltd, Dhanabad,
Sindri
SARI S. CHANDRA ( Alternate )
SRRI G. RAMAN, Director General, IS1 ( &-o&o Member )
Director ( Civ Engg )
Secretary
SHIH N. c. BaNDYOPADHYAY
Deputy Director ( Civ Engg ), IS1

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Indian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR
GYPSUM PLASTER FOR USE IN THE
MANUFACTURE OF FIBROUS
PLASTER BOARDS

( First Revision )

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0. FOREWORD

0.1 This Indian Standard ( First Revision ) was adopted by the Indian
Standards Institution on 28 September 1981, after the draft finalized by
the Gypsum Building Materials Sectional Committee had been approved
by the Civil Engineering Division Council.

0.2 Gypsum building plasters are used extensil-cly in many countries of

the world including Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States
of America and USSR for general building operations and for the
manufacture of preformed gypsum building products which have the
specific advantages of lightness and high fire resistance. This specifica-
tion applies to calcined gypsum plaster for use in the manufacture of
fibrous plaster boards which are used as coverings for walls, ceilings and
partitions in normally dry environments in buildings.

0.3 This standard w-as first published in 1976. This revision hasbeen
taken up with a view to up-dating the standard based on the current
knowledge on the subject. In this revision chemical composition and
initial setting time of plaster have been modified.

0.4 In the formulation of this standard, due weightage has been given to
international co-ordination among the standards and practices prevailing
in different countries in addition to relating it to the practices in the
field in this country. While formulating this standard assistance has
been derived from AS A43-1963 Gyp sum plaster for building purposes,
issued by the Standards Association of Australia.

0.5 For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of

this standard is complied with, the final value, observed or calculated,

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expressing the result of a test or analysis, shall be rounded off in accord-

ance with IS : 2-1960*. The number of significant places retained in the
rounded off value should be the same as that of the specified value in
this standard.

1. SCOPE

1.1 This standard prescribes the requirements and the methods of

sampling and tests for calcined gypsum plaster used in manufacturing

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2. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

2.1 The plaster shall consist essentially of calcium sulphate hemihydrate

( CaS04. .&Hz0 ) and shall contain not less than 42 percent sulphur
trioxide ( SOs ) as determined by the method described in IS : 1288-
1982:. -

2.2 Impurities insoluble in ammonium acetate shall not exceed 10

percent when tested by the method given in Appendix A.

2.3 The chloride content, expressed as sodium chloride shall not exceed
0.2 percent when tested by the method given in Appendix B.

3. PROPERTIES

3.1 Fineness - The residue retained on 600 pm IS Sieve shall not be

more than 1 percent by mass when determined by the method described
in Appendix C.

3.2 Compressive Strength - The compressive strength of the plaster,

when determined by the method described in Appendix D shall not be
less than 7.6 N/mmz.

3.3 Setting Time

3.3.1 Initial Setting Time - When determined by the method given in

Appendix E, the time of initial set of the plaster, unless otherwise
agreed between the purchaser and the manufacturer, shall be between
20 and 35 minutes.

*Rules for rounding off numerical values ( revised ).

+Specification for fibrous gypsum plaster boards (Jirst revision ),
SMethods of test for mineral gypsum ( second ruuision ).

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4. SAMPLING

4.1 Lot - In any consignment, all the packages of the gypsum plaster
of the same class and type, and from the same batch of manufacture
shall be grouped together to constitute a lot.

4.1.1 Samples shall be selected and tested separately from each lot to
determine its conformity or otherwise to the requirements of the
specification.

4.2 The number of packages to be selected for the sample from a lot
shall depend upon the size of the lot and shall be in accordance with
co1 1 and 2 of Table I.

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TABLE 1 NUMBER OF PACKAGES TO BE SELECTED FROM THE LOT

LOT SIZE SAMPLE SIZE

(1) (2)
up to 100 3

101 to 150 4

151 to 300 5

301 to 500 7

501 and above 10

4.2.1 The packages for the sample shall be selected at random from the
lot and in order to ensure the randomness of selection the procedures
given in IS : 4905-1968* may be adopted.

4.3 Number of Tests

4.3.1 The contents of each package in the sample shall be thoroughly

homogenized by mixing separately and sufficient quantity of gypsum
plaster shall then be drawn from each package separately for carrying
out the tests for setting time, compressive strength and fineness. These
samples of gypsum plaster drawn from each package shall be kept
separately and tested individually for each of the tests mentioned above.
The samples should be placed immediately in clean, dry, air-tight
containers for delivering to the laboratory.

4.3.2 The test for the remaining requirements shall be carried out on
a composite sample prepared by thoroughly mixing equal quantities of
gypsum plaster taken from each of the packages selected in the sample.

*Methods for random sampling.

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4.4 Criteria for Conformity - A lot shall be considered as conform-

ing to the requirements of this standard if the conditions mentioned
in 4.4.1 and 4.4.2 are satisfied.

4.4.1 For test results on setting time, compressive strength and fineness,
the average ( X) and the range ( R ) shall be calculated. From the
corresponding average and range value for each characteristics the value
of the expressions X f 0*4R shall be calculated. The value of the
expression X - 0*4R as calculated above shall be greater than or equal
to the minimum limits specified, and the value of the expression
X + 0.4R shall be less than or equal to the maximum limit specified.

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composite sample shall satisfy the corresponding specification require-
ments.

5. PACKING AND MARKING

5.1 The plaster shall be dry and free from lumps and shall be suitably
packed in water-tight bags or containers. The following information
shall be marked legibly on each package:

a) Name of the manufacturer,

b) Class of plaster,
c) Date of manufacture, and

d) Net weight.

5.1.1 Each package may also be marked with the IS1 Certification
Mark.
NOTE - The use of the IS1 Certification Mark is governed by the provisions of the
Indian Standards Institution ( Certification Marks ) Act and the Rules and-Regu-
lations made thereunder. The IS1 Mark on products covered by an Indian Standard
conveys the assurance that they have been produced to comply with the require-
ments of that standard under a well-defined system of inspection, testing and quality
control which is devised and supervised by IS1 and operated by the producer. IS1
markrd products are also continuously checked by IS1 for conformity to that
standard as a further safeguard. Details of conditions under which a licence for the
use of the IS1 Certification Mark may be granted to manufacturers or processors,
may be obtained from the Indian Standards Institution.

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APPENDIX A
( Clause 2.2 )

METHOD FOR DETERMINATION OF IMPURITIES

INSOLUBLE IN AMMONIUM ACETATE SOLUTION

A-l. REAGENTS

A-l.1 Ammonium Acetate Solution - Ammonium acetate shall be

of the analytical reagent quality. It shall be prepared by dissolving
450 g of ammonium acetate in 2 litres of distilled water conforming to
IS : 1070-1977. The solution shall be made distinctly alkaline by

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adding sufficient quantity of ammonium hydroxide, phenolphthalein
being used as indicator.

A-1.2 Ammonium Hydroxide Wash Solution - Dilute 100 ml of

ammonium~hydroxide ( sp gr 0.88 ) to one litre.

A-I.3 Filter Aid - Analytical grade diatomaceous silica. This is

optional.

A-2. PROCEDURE

A-2.1 Grind the sample so that it passes completely through 250 pm

IS Sieve. Take 4 g of dried sample in a beaker and add 350 ml of
ammonium acetate solution. The mixture shall be stirred thoroughly
to loosen all solid matter from the bottom of the beaker. Weat the
contents to approximately 70C for 30 minutes, stirring being done
frequently. To facilitate filtering, an accurately weighed sample of dia-
tomaceous silica, say 2 g, may be added either before or during heating.
By adding ammonia keep the solution alkaline as indicated by phenolph-
thalein. Using suction, filter the mixture through a tared Gooch crucible
and wash the filtrate several times with warm ammonium acetate
solution. Then thoroughly wash the filtrate with warm ammonium hydro-
xide washsolution. Dry the crucible alongwith the contents to constant
mass in an air oven at 70C. Cool in a desiccator and then -weigh.
The mass of filter aid, if used, shall be subtracted.

A-3. REPORT OF TEST RESULTS

A-3.1 The difference in mass shall give the impurities insoluble in

ammonium acetate solution and this shall be expressed in percentage.

*Specification for water for general laboratory use ( second revision ).

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APPENDIX B
( Clause 2.3 )

METHOD FOR DETERMINATION OF CHLORIDES

B-l. REAGENTS

B-1.1 Silver Nitrate Solution - 0.05 N.

B-l.2 Strong Nitric Acid - Dilute 25 ml concentrated nitric acid in

100 ml distilled water, boil and cool.

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B-l.3 Dilute Nitric Acid - 1 : 99 ( v/v ).

B-l.4 Ferric Alum Indicator - Approximately 40 percent mass per

volume.

B-l.5 Ammonium Thiocyanate SoMion - 0.05 N.

NUTE - All reagents shall be of analytical quality. .

B-2. PROCEDURE
B-2.1 Take 1 to 6 g of sample in a beaker, add 5 to 20 ml of silver
nitrate solution ( O-05 N ) depending on the chloride content. The
amount of solution added should be 2-3 ml in excess of the amount
required to precipitate all the chloride. Cover the beaker with glass and
add the strong nitric acid ( 25 : 100 ) carefully. Heat the mixture
gently on a hot plate and stir until the plaster is dissolved completely.
Add 100 ml of hot water and digest the mixture for about 5 minutes
with occasional stirring. Allow the contents to stand for a few minutes.
and then filter the contents through a Buchner funnel.

B-2.2 Wash the filtrate three times with dilute nitric acid ( 1 : 99 ) and
finally with hot water until the residue is free from silver nitrate. Cool
the filtrate to room temperature add transfer it to a porcelain dish. Add
about 3 to 5 ml of ferric alum indicator and titrate the residual silver
nitrate with ammonium thiocyanate solution ( 0.05 N ). During titration
stir the solution vigorously with a glass rod until faint reddish-brown
colour appears permanently.

B-3. REPORT OF TEST RESULTS

B-3.1 Calculate the chloride content as sodium chloride. Take one mP

0.05 N silver nitrate as equivalent to OX)02 923 goof sodium chloride.
Average of three test results shall be reported as chloride content.

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APPENDIX C
( Clause 3.1 >

METHOD FOR DETERMINATION OF FINENESS

C-l. PROCEDURE

C-l.1 One hundred gram of the dried sample shall be shifted continu-
ously on a 600 pm IS Sieve for five minutes. Air set lumps in the sample
may be broken down with the fingers but nothing shall be rubbed on the
sieve. The mass of the material retained on the sieve shall be expressed
as a percentage of the original mass of the sample.

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APPENDIX D
( Clause 3.2 )

METHOD FOR DETERMINATION OF COMPRESSIVE

STRENGTH

D-l. TEST SPECIMEN

D-l.1 A sample of approximately 900 g shall be mixed with sufficient

water to form a paste of standard testing consistency as described in
Appendix F and shall be cast in five 50-mm cube mould conforming to
IS : 10086-1982. The cubes shall be levelled off flush with the top
of the moulds. The cubes in their moulds shall be retained over water
in a closed vessel at room temperature for 24 hours. The specimens
shall then be removed from the moulds and dried at a temperature of
not more than 40C. The specimens shall be weighed at intervals of not
less than one hour and drying shall be considered complete when the
mass has become constant to within 0.1 percent.

D-2. PROCEDURE

D-2.1 As soon as the cube specimens have been dried, they shall be
cooled at room temperature ~for 15 minutes and their compressive
strength determined. The rate of loading on the specimen shall be such
that the breaking strength of the cube is reached in not less than 20 s
.and not more than 80 s.

*Specification for moulds for use in tests of cement and concrete.

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D-3. REPORT

D-3.1 The average compressive strength of the five cube specimens,

shall be reported as the compressive strength of the sample. If the
strength of one or two cubes vary more than 15 percent from the average
of the five, they shall be discarded and the compressive strength shall be
, reported as the average of the remaining specimens.
*

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: APPENDIX E
% ( Clause 3.3.1 )

METHOD FOR DETERMINATION OF SETTING TIME

-E-l. AP-PARATUS

E-1.1 Setting Dish - Any open container of uniform internal depth of

10 mm manufactured from non-absorbent corrosion resistant material
and capable of retaining at least 200 g of mixture.

E-1.2 Grooving Instrument - The grooving instrument shall consist

of a stiff, parallel sided, square edged blade, 05 f 0.05 mm in thickness
and manufactured from corrosion resistant material.

E-1.2.1 A suitable instrument is illustrated in Fig. 1.

03 2 0.05 mm

FIG. 1 GROOVINGINSTRUMENT

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E-2. PROCEDURE

E-2.1 A mixture of standard testing consistency, as previously determined

by the method described in Appendix F, shall be prepared by adding
plaster to a known quantity of water and mixing by the method laid
down in F-2.2. The mixture shall then be transferred to the setting dish
and struck off level to a depth of 10 mm. Incisions 10 mm deep and at
least 50 mm long shall be made with the grooving instrument in the
mixture at convenient time intervals until the mixture commences to
stiffen and then at one minute intervals until the mix stiffening has
advanced to such an extent that the incisions, when once made, remain
open for their full length and ~depth.

E-2.2 Setting Time - The setting time shall be reckoned from the

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time at which the plaster is added to the mixing water until the time at
which the incision, when once made, remain open for their full length
and depth.

APPENDIX F
6 Clauses D-l .l and E-2.1 )

METHOD FOR DETERMINATION OF STANDARD TESTING

CONSISTENCY

F-l. APPARATUS

F-l.1 Ring MouId - The ring mould shall be a hohow cylinder

manufactured from non-absorbent corrosion resistant material. The
cylinder shall have the dimensions as given below:

Internal diameter 35 mm
Height ( length ) 50 mm

F-l.2 Base Plate - The base plate shall beof plate glass approximately
200 mm square.

F-2. PROCEDURE

F-2.1 The clean dry base plate shall be placed in a horizontal position
with the ring mould centered on it.

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F-2.2 Approximately 75 g of the plaster shall be shifted in 15 s into a

-known volume of water in a mixing bowl and allowed to stand for a
further 30 s while the bowl is tapped to dislodge air bubbles. The
mixture shall then be spatulated for 60 s with a stiff bladed spatula and
transferred to the ring mould, care being taken that the mould is com-
pletely filled. Two minutes from the time of starting the mix, the mould
shall be lifted vertically and the mixture allowed to slump or spread
over the base plate. One minute after the mould is lifted the maximum
and minimum diameters of spread of the slumped mixture shall be
measured. The procedures shall be repeated until a mix of standard
testing consistency in accordance with F-3 is obtained.

F-3. STANDARD CONSISTENCY

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F-3.1 The mixture shall be considered of standard testing consistency
when the average of the maximum and minimum diameters of spread,
obtained when tested in accordance with F-2 is within the limits
( 100 & 3 mm ). Standard testing consistency shall be expressed as the
number of millilitres of water required to be added to 100 g of plaster.

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