Designation: C 466 – 03 (Reapproved 2008)

Standard Specification for

Chemically Setting Silicate and Silica Chemical-Resistant
Mortars1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 466; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

1. Scope lithic Surfacings, and Polymer Concretes

1.1 This specification covers requirements for chemically C 904 Terminology Relating to Chemical-Resistant Non-
setting silicate and silica chemical-resistant mortars for bond- metallic Materials
ing chemical-resistant masonry units. 3. Terminology
NOTE 1—For information on the use of these materials, see Practice 3.1 Definitions:
C 397.
3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this standard specifi-
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded cation , see Terminology C 904.
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only 4. Types of Mortars
and are not considered standard. 4.1 Single and Multicomponent:
4.1.1 A single component mortar consists of a binder
2. Referenced Documents powder, a setting agent, and a chemically inert solid filler(s) to
2.1 ASTM Standards: 2 which potable water is added to make a trowelable mortar.
C 279 Specification for Chemical-Resistant Masonry Units 4.1.2 A multicomponent mortar consists of a binder liquid,
C 321 Test Method for Bond Strength of Chemical- a powder containing a setting agent, and a chemically inert
Resistant Mortars solid filler(s) which are combined to form a trowelable mortar.
C 397 Practice for Use of Chemically Setting Chemical- 4.1.3 Some single and multicomponent mortars may permit
Resistant Silicate and Silica Mortars the addition of a properly graded, high-purity silica sand in
C 413 Test Method for Absorption of Chemical-Resistant accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation.
Mortars, Grouts, Monolithic Surfacings, and Polymer Con-
cretes 5. Chemical Composition
C 414 Test Method for Working, Setting, and Service 5.1 The setting agent generally used is an acid compound
Strength Setting Times of Chemically Setting Chemical- that reacts with the silicate binders, or an alkaline compound
Resistant Silicate and Silica Mortars that reacts with the silica sol binder, to form an insoluble silica
C 531 Test Method for Linear Shrinkage and Coefficient of gel. The filler materials shall be selected to have resistance to
Thermal Expansion of Chemical-Resistant Mortars, the particular chemicals to which they will be exposed. The
Grouts, Monolithic Surfacings, and Polymer Concretes service limitations of the filler shall be defined by the manu-
C 579 Test Methods for Compressive Strength of Chemical- facturer.
Resistant Mortars, Grouts, Monolithic Surfacings, and
Polymer Concretes 6. Physical Requirements Physical Requirements
C 580 Test Method for Flexural Strength and Modulus of 6.1 Chemically setting silicate or silica chemical-resistant
Elasticity of Chemical-Resistant Mortars, Grouts, Mono- mortars prepared from these materials shall conform to the
respective physical requirements prescribed in Table 1.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C03 on 7. Performance Requirements
Chemical-Resistant Nonmetallic Materials and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee C03.02 on Monolithics, Grouts and Polymer Concretes. 7.1 The liquid binder shall be of a viscosity that will permit
Current edition approved June 1, 2008. Published July 2008. Originally approved it to be readily mixed manually with the filler. The filler shall
in 1961. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as C 466 – 03. have properly graded particles that will permit the preparation
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, [Link], or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@[Link]. For Annual Book of ASTM of a joint thickness of 1⁄8 in. (3.2 mm).
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.

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TABLE 1 Physical Requirements
Type of Mortar
Property
Sodium Silicate Potassium Silicate Silica
Bond strength, min, 7 days, psi (MPa) 80 (0.5) 150 (1.0) 80 (0.5)
Absorption, max, weight % 18.0 19.0 15.0
Working life, minimum, at 73°F (23°C), minutes 15 20 15
Shrinkage, max, 7 days at 73 6 4°F (23 6 2°C), % 1.0 3.0 —
Compressive strength, min, 7 days, psi (MPa) 1400 (9.6) 3000 (20.7) 3500 (24.1)
Flexural strength, min, 7 days, psi (MPa) 500 (3.4) 600 (4.1) 900 (6.2)

8. Test Methods 9. Packaging and Package Marking

8.1 The properties enumerated in this specification shall be 9.1 Single component mortars shall be packaged properly to
determined in accordance with the following methods: prevent deterioration in storage.
9.2 For multicomponent mortars, the binder liquid shall be
8.1.1 Bond Strength—Test Method C 321. Brick described
packaged in suitable containers and marked to denote the type
in Specification C 279 shall be used in this test. of silicate or silica solution. The powder shall be packaged
8.1.2 Absorption—Test Method C 413. properly to prevent deterioration in storage.
8.1.3 Working Life and Setting Times—Test Method C 414.
10. Keywords
8.1.4 Shrinkage—Test Method C 531. 10.1 masonry units; chemical-resistant; mortars; chemical
8.1.5 Compressive Strength—Test Methods C 579. resistant; mortars; potassium silicate; mortars; silica; mortars;
8.1.6 Flexural Strength—Test Method C 580. sodium silicate

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