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Test Method T220: Iron Unsoundness in Metallurgical Slag

This document summarizes Test Method T220 for determining iron unsoundness in metallurgical slag. It was last revised in October 2012 by J Friedrich to update the RMS template with minor editorial changes. The test method involves immersing a sample of slag pieces in water for 14 days and examining them to determine if any show cracking, disintegration, shaling, or checking, which would indicate iron unsoundness. The percentage of pieces exhibiting these signs is then calculated.

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Test Method T220: Iron Unsoundness in Metallurgical Slag

This document summarizes Test Method T220 for determining iron unsoundness in metallurgical slag. It was last revised in October 2012 by J Friedrich to update the RMS template with minor editorial changes. The test method involves immersing a sample of slag pieces in water for 14 days and examining them to determine if any show cracking, disintegration, shaling, or checking, which would indicate iron unsoundness. The percentage of pieces exhibiting these signs is then calculated.

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Test method T220

Iron unsoundness in metallurgical slag


OCTOBER 2012
Revision Summary
Ed/Rev Clause Description of Revision Authorisation Date
Number Number
Reformatted and Revision D.Dash May 1999
Summary Added
Date on Test Method Revised to D.Dash Feb 2001
Agree with Date on Revision
Summary
Ed 2/ Rev 0 All Reformatted RMS template J Friedrich October 2012

Note that Roads and Maritime Services is hereafter referred to as ‘RMS’.

The most recent revision to Test method T220 (other than minor editorial changes) are indicated
by a vertical line in the margin as shown here.

Test method T220 - Iron unsoundness in metallurgical slag (i)


October 2012

Test method T220


Iron unsoundness in metallurgical slag
1. Scope
This test method sets out the procedure for the determination of iron unsoundness in metallurgical slag.
The test method conforms to the method set out in Australian Standard 1141.37.

2. General
Term Definition
Term
Iron unsoundness Is a measure of the presence of sulphur as iron or manganese
sulphide in metallurgical slag
Cracking Is the development of any visible crack
Disintegration Is the physical breakdown of the aggregate particles
Shaling Is the development of fretting of the aggregate particles such as that
which develops in shale
Checking Is the craze cracking of the surface of the aggregate particle

3. Apparatus
A container for the water in which the test sample is immersed. The capacity of the container shall be at
least twice the volume occupied by the test sample.

4. Test Portion
(a) Take at random from the sample, a test portion of not less than 50 pieces of aggregate
(b) Take a duplicate test portion and reserve for retest

5. Procedure
(a) Immerse the pieces in water at room temperature for a period of 14 days
(b) At the end of this period, remove the pieces from the water and examine them
(c) If any of the pieces exhibits cracking, disintegration, shagging or checking, repeat (a) and (b) on the
duplicate sample obtained in 4 (b)
(d) Record the total number of pieces exhibiting cracking, disintegration, shaling or checking

6. Calculations
Calculate the quantity of sample showing iron unsoundness as a percentage of the total number of pieces
tested.
ab
I=  100%
AB
Where
I = Percentage of particles exhibiting iron unsoundness
a = Number of pieces of aggregate showing iron unsoundness in the first test portion
b = Number of pieces of aggregate showing iron unsoundness in the second test portion
A = Total number of pieces in first test portion
B = Total number of pieces in second test portion

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7. Reporting
(a) If none of the pieces of aggregate exhibits iron unsoundness, report the sample as free from iron
unsoundness.
(b) If any of the pieces of aggregate exhibits iron unsoundness, report the percentage of aggregate
particles showing iron unsoundness.

8. Techniques
Slag liable to iron unsoundness can be distinguished by its reddish surface or at higher iron contents by its
very dark appearance and magnetic properties.

RMS 12.495

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