IS : 4456 ( Part II ) - 1967

( Reaffirmed 1996 )
Indian Standard
METHODS OF TEST FOR
CHEMICAL RESISTANT MORTARS
PART II SULPHUR TYPE

( Second Reprint FEBRUARY lW6 )

UDC 666.971.019.34:620.1

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

MANAK BIIAVAN, 9 BAIIADUR SIIAII ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELI11 110002

Gr3 February 1968

 IS:4456(PartII)-1967

Indian Standard
METHODS OF TEST FOR
CHEMICAL RESISTANT MORTARS
PART II SULPHUR TYPE
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Non-cement Floor Coverings Sectional Committee, @DC 5

SrrurT.S. NARAYANARAO
9 Mahatma Gandhi Road, Bangalore 1
Refmsenting
DR D. BANERJEE The National Rubber Manufacturers Ltd, Calcu~
DR L.K.BEHL Indian Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd, New Delhi
DEPUTY CHIEF MECHANICAL Ministry of Railways
ENGINEER, INTJz~RAL COACH
FACTORY
DEPUTY DIRECTOR ( ARCHITEC-
ruaa ), RDSO ( Alternate )
DR B. S. GARUD Rajasthan Vinyl and Chemical Industries, Kota
SHRI V. R. PABBI ( Alternate )
SHRI K. P. GHOSH Engineer-in-Chief’s Branch, Army Headquarters
\
SHRI B. P. MUKHERJEE( Altemau )
SHR! A. D. GUPTA Fertilizer Corporation of India Ltd, New Delhi
SHRI N. HAZARI LAL Oxy-chloride Flooring ( Approved ), Manufacturers’
Association, Bombay
DR PRAY LAL PAT~L ( Alternate )
SHRI M. S. IYENCAR Public Works Department, Government of Gujarat
SH~UP. J. JAGUS The Associated Cement Companies Ltd, Bombay
DR JOSEPHGEORGE Central Building Research Institute ( CSIR ),
Roorkee
DR MOI~~N RAI ( Altematc )
SHRI C. K. KOTHARI M. G. Industries Private Ltd, Bombay
SHRI M. G. JAVERI ( Alternate )
SHrUS. G. LAUD The Bombay Electric Supply and Transport Under-
taking, Bombay
SHRI P. B. KERKAR ( Alternate )
SHIUC. P. MALIK The Institution of Engineers ( India ), Calcutta
SHRI M. V. MURUCAPPAN Coromandel Prodorite Private Ltd, Madras
SHRI R. SRINIVA~AN( Alternate )
SHRI M. L. NANDA Posts and Telegraphs Department
SHRI R. K. SHAHA ( Altcsnate )
SHRI H. M. NANDKEOLYAR India Linoleums Ltd, Calcutta
SHRI S. P. VIDYARTHI ( Ahnate )
SHRIRAMAN M. PATEL The Bhor Industries Ltd, Bombay
SHRIJ. M. SHROFF ( Alternate )
( Continuedon page 2 )

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI 110002
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Members Refiesenting
SHRI RABINDERSINGH National Buildings Organization
SHRI 0. P. RATRA ( Ahrnate)
SHRI E. K. RAYACHANDRAN National Test House, Calcutta
SHRI K. L. BANERJEE( Alternote )
&RI G. s. SAVICAR Inspection Wing, Directorate General of Supplies &
Disposals
SHRI L. G. SELVAM Bureau of Public Enterprises ( Ministry of Finance )
SHRI ANIL N. SHAH Nats;zmbyyyanufacturmg Company Private Ltd,

SHRIG. C. SHARMA Indian Institute of Architects, Bombay

SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER Public Works Department, Government of
( BOMBAY CIRCLE) Maharashtra
SURVEYOR OF WORK.Y V TO Central Public Works Department
ssw III
SHRI J. WALTER Public Works Department, Government of Madras
DEPUTY CHIEF ENGINEER
( BUILDING) ( Altcrnate )
SHRI R. NAGARAJAN, Director General, IS1 ( Ex-ojicio Member)
Director ( Civ Engg )
Secretary
SHRI L. RAMACHANDRARAO
Deputy Director ( Civ Engg ), ISI

Acid Resisting Flooring and Cementing Materials

Subcommittee, BDC 5 : 6

Convener
SHRI L. G. SELVAM Bureau of Public Enterprises ( Ministry of Finance )

Members
SKRI H. N. BANERJEE The Associated Cement Companies Ltd, Bombay
DR L. K. BEHL Indian Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd, New Delhi
SWRI DINESHA. CHOKSHI Arcoy Industries, Ahmedabad
DR K. G. SHAH ( Alternate )
SHRI K. P. GHOSH Engineer-in-Chief’s Branch, Army Headquarters
Swru B. P. MUKHERJEE ( Alternate \
SHRI A. D. GUPTA fiertilizer Corporation of India Ltd, New Delhi
DR R. B. HAJELA Central Building Research Institute ( CSIR )
Roorkee
SHRI M. V. MURUGAPPAN Coromandel Prodorite Private Ltd, Madras
SHRI R. SRINIVASAN( Alternate )
SEIRI M. L. NANDA Posts and Telegraphs Department
SHRI R. K. SHAHA ( Alternate )
SIIRID. V. RAJADHYAIUHA Flintrock Products Pvt Ltd, Bombay
SHRI ANIL N. SHAH Natson Manufacturing Co Private Ltd, Bombay

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Indian Standard
METHODS OF TEST FOR
CHEMICAL RESISTANT MORTARS
PART II SULPHUR TYPE

0. FOREWORD
0.1This Indian Standard was adopted by the Indian Standards Institu-
tion on 7 December 1967, after the draft finalized by the Non-cement
Floor Coverings Sectional Committee had been approved by the Civil
Engineering Division Council.
0.2 This standard which covers the methods of test for the determination
of various characteristics of sulphur type mortar is an essential adjunct to
the ‘ Indian Standard specification for chemical resistant mortars : Part III
Sulphur type ’ ( w&r prsparution ) .
N~TJZ - Until this standard is’published, the requirements of the material shall be as
agreed to between the concerned parties.
0.3 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. This has been met by referring to the following
publications:
C 267-1965 Test for chemical resistance of mortars. American Society
for Testing and materials.
C 287-1962 Specification for sulphur mortar. American Society for
Testing and Materials.
0.4 In reporting the results of a test or analysis made in accordance with
thii standard, if the final value, observed or calculated, is to be rounded
off, it shall be done in accordance with IS : 2-1960*

1. SCOPE
1.1 This standard covers the methods for carrying out the following tests
on sulphur type chemical resistant mortar:
Method of Test Clause &umber
a) Compressive strength 2
b) Tensile strength 3
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*Ruler for rounding off numerical values ( nnkf ).

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Method of Test Clause Number

c) Flexural strength 4
d) -Bond strength 5
e) Resistance to thermal shock 6
f) Moisture absorption 7
g) Sulphut content 8
h) Tendency of aggrega& to settle 9
j) Chemical resistancu 10

2. coMPRr!SsrvE STRFWOTBI:

2.1 Object -To determine the compressive strength of sulphur type

chemical resistant mortar.

2.2.1 Balance - of capacity 1 kg, sensitive to 0.1 g.

2.2.2 Moulds -The moulds shall be made of hard metal not

attacked by the mortar and shall be of the type capable of making
three 50-mm cubes at one time. These shall be tight fitting and
shall be separable into not more than two parts. The parts of the
moulds when assembled shall be positively held together. The
sides of the moulds shall be sufficiently rigid to prevent spreading or
warping. The interior faces of the moulds shall be plane surfaces. The
angle between adjacent interior faces and between interior faces and top
and bottom planes of the mould shall be 90” + O-5” measured at points
slightly removed from the intersection of the faces. A brass base plate and
cover plate attached with studs and wingnuts shall be used. Two IO-mm
holes shall be provided in the cover plate for pouring.
2.2.3 Compression Testing Machine

2.3 Preparation of Mortar-About 2.5 kg of the sample of sulphur

mortar shall be melted in not more than one hour and held at a tempera-
ture of 130” to 140°C for at least 15 minutes while being stirred to lift the
aggregates without beating air into the melt. All test specimens shall be
cast from this sample.

2.4 Moulding Test Specimens

2.4.1 Cast six 50-mm cube specimens.

2.4.2 The mould and plates shall be greased before assembly. Melt
the sample as described in 2.3. Fill the mould up to 5 mm from the top
with sulphur mortar at 130” to 140°C. Fill in shrinkage hole as it forms.

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Place the cover plate on top of the mould and fill the remainder of the
mould with sulphur mortar through the lo-mm holes. Use a small funnel
in the pouring so that shrinkage will take place in the funnel. Allow
the specimen to remain in the mould until it is completely solidified. Upon
removal, file or grind the surface flush removing the excess material
remaining at the pouring gate.

2.5 Conditioning Test Specimens -Remove the specimens from the

moulds as soon as the mortar has solidified. Age the specimens for
48 hours in air at 27” f 2”C, the 48 hours to include the time in the
mould.

2.6 Procedure -The cubes shall be tested on their sides without any
packing between the cubes and the steel plattens of the testing machine.
Place the test specimens in the testing machine in such a manner that the
faces of the cube that were in contact with the two plain surfaces of the
mould are placed in contact with the steel plattens of the testing machine.
One of the plattens shall be carried on a base and shah be self-adjusting,
and the load shall be steadily and uniformly applied, starting from zero at
a rate of 200 kg/cm2/min. Record the total maximum load indicated by
the testing machine.
2.7 Calculation - Calculate the compressive strength from the crushing
load and the average area over which the load is applied.
NOTE- Cubes that are manifestly faulty shall not bc considered. If any of the
individual strength values of the specimens made from the same sample and tested differ
by more than 15 percent from the average strength or if fewer than four strength values
were used in deriving the average strength, the test shall be repeated.

2.8 Report - The average compressive strength value shall be reported

in kg/cm2.

3. TENSILE STRENGTH

3.1 Object - To determine the tensile strength of sulphur type chemical

resistant mortar.

3.2 Apparatus
3.2.1 Balance - of capacity 1 kg, sensitive to 0.1 g.
3.2.2 Moulds - The moulds shall be capable of producing briquettes of
the shape shown in Fig. 2 of IS : 4456 ( Part I )-1967*,

3.2.3 Testing Machine -The universal type testing machine in which

load is applied at constant but adjustable rate.
*Methods of test for chemical resistant mortars: Part I Silicate type and resin type.

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~32~reparatioa of Mortar -Mortar shall be prepared as described

. .
3.4 Meulding Test Specimens
3A.l Cover the waist of the mould with a small iubricated plate having
the edges ?ext to the mould rounded off to a radius af rpptimately,
3 mm. Melt the sample in accordance with the procedure described
in 2.3. Pour the molten sulphur mortar into both sides of the mould and
puddle it to fill the space under the plate completely. Allow the plate
across the centre of the mould to remain in place for at least 15 minutes
after the briquette has been poured.
3.4.2 Cast six briquette test specimens.
3.5 Conditioning of Test Specimens - Conditioning shall be done 41
described in 2.5.
3.6 Procedure- Remove all rough edges from the surface of the
briquette that has to come in contact with the tensile testing machine.
The specimens shall be placed and carefully centered in strong metal jaws
of the shape shown in Fig. 3 of IS : 4456 ( Part I )-1967*.
NOTE - In order to distribute the stress set by the pressure of the jaws over as large
a surface of the briquettes as possible, it is recommended that rubber or greased paper
be inserted between the sides of the briquette and the jaws of the machine.

3.7 Faulty Briquettes and Retests

3.7.1 Briquettes which upon removal from the moulds at the end of the
first 24 hour period after gauging do not conform to the requirements for
width at the waist line and thickness, or which are manifestly faulty, shall
be rejected. If, after such rejection, the number of briquettes left over,is
insufficient for four tests, fresh gauging shall be done.
3.7.2 In calculating the average value of the test results at any period,
strength values differing by more than 15 percent from the average shall be
discarded. After discarding such values, if less than four strength values
are left for determining the tensile strength, the test shall be repeated.
3.8 Report -The tensile strength in kg/cm2 shall be reported as the
average of six test results.

4. FLEXURAL STRENGTH

4.1 The sulphur mortar shall be melted as given in 2.3 and the molten
sulphur is poured into moulds permitting the moulding of bars of dimension
25 x 25 x 250 mm. The test specimens shall remain in their respective
moulds for a period of 48 hours for aging. At least six test specimens shall
be tested. The test shall be carried out and completed in accordance with
the method laid down in 6.4, 6.5 and 6.6 of IS : 4456 ( Part I )-1967*.
*Methods of test for chemical resistant mortars: Part I Silicate type and resin type.

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3. BOND STRENGTH

5.1 The sulphur mortars shall be melted as given in 2.3. The tiles shall
be mounted in a special jig as shown in Fig. 1. Molten mortar shall be
poured into the jojnt cavity provided by the assembly. At least 15 minutes
shall be allowed for the mortar to set before handling the specimen. The
test shall be carried out in the same manner as described in 8 of
IS : 4456 ( Part I )-1967*.

6. RESISTANCE TO THERMAL SHOCK

6.1 Object -To determine the proportion of original strength retained

by the sulphur mortar after thermal shock.

6.2 Apparatus

63.1 Balance - of capacity 1 kg, sensitive to O-1 g.

6.2.2 Mou1d.s -The moulds shall be of the form given in 3.2.2.

6.2.3 Testing Machine -The universal type testing machine in which

the load is applied at constant but adjustable rate.

6.2.4 Two drums ea:h of 50 litre capacity with suitable arrangements

for heating to about 85°C.

6.3 Procedure-Cast at least 10 briquettes according to the method

given at 3.4.1 and store them for 48 hours in air at 27” f 2°C. Determine
the tensile strength of 5 briquettes according to the procedure laid down
in 3.6. Two drums shall be provided each containing 45 litres of water.
Maintain the temperature in one drum between GO-85°C. Place the
remaining five briquette specimens in a wire cage constructed so as to hold
the briquettes spaced at least 25 mm from each other. Suspeqd the specimens
in the middle of the hot bath for 5 min and immediately transfer to the
cold bath for 5 min. After five cycles remove the 5 briquettes and
determine their tensile strength as described in 3.6.
6.4 Calculation - Calculate percentage original strength retained from
the following formula:
c=; x 100

where
A = average tensile strength in kg/cm” before thermal shock
treatment,
B = average tensile strength in kg/cm2 after thermal shock
treatment, and
C = percent strength retention after thermal shock treatment.

*,Methods of test for chemical resistant mortars: Part I Silicate t)-pe and resin type.

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- SIDE VIEW
0
1 APPARATUSFOR PREPARATIONOF MORTAR
JOINT BY CASTING

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6.5 Report - The resistance to thermal shock shall be reported as the

percentage strength retained after the thermal shock treatment.

7. MOISTURE ABSORPTION

7.1 Object - To determine the percentage moisture absorption of sulphur

type chemical resistant mortars.
7.2 Test Specimens - Cast three 50-mm cubes as described in 2.4.
7.3 Conditioning of Test Specimens - Age the specimens for 48 hours
in air at 27” f 2X, the 48 hours to include the time in the mould.
7.4 Procedure - Immediately after conditioning weigh the specimens.
Suspend the specimens in water at 85°C for five hours. Remove.the
specimens, wipe off the surface water with a damp cloth and weigh.
Weighing shall be completed within five minutes after removal from the
bath.
7.5 Calculation - Calculate the absorption of each of the specimens as
follows:

Percentage absorption = wz-w,

w x 100
1

where
W, = dry weight of specimens, and
W 2= saturated weight of specimens after five hours of
submersion in water at 85°C.
7.6 Report- The average percentage moisture absorption shall be
reported.

8. SULPHUR CONTENT

8.1 Object - To determine the sulphur content in sulphur type chemical

resistant mortars.
8.2 Apparatus - Extraction apparatus as shown in Fig. 2.
8.3 Procedure - Dry and weigh a Whatman filter thiplble and place 10
to 15 g of the specimen in the thimble and pour 40 to 50 ml of carbon-
disulphide over the specimen. Suspend the thimble containing specimen
under the condenser by a fine wire bail as shown in Fig. 2. Carefully heat
the flask in a water bath just enough to vaporise the solvent while circulat-
ing cold water through the condenser. Continue the extraction until the
carbondisulphide has filled the filter thimble and siphoned over 20 times. To
determine whether the extraction is complete, remove the filter and wash

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All dimensions in millimetres.

FZG. 2 EXTRACTION APPARATUSFOR DETERMINATION
OF SULPHUR CONTENT
with a fine jet of carbondisulphide from a wash bottle. Collect the
washings and evaporate to dryness on a water bath. If any residue
remains, replace the filter and continue the extraction until the filtrate
leaves no residue on evaporation.
83.1 Remove the filter. At first carefully dry at a low temperature to
prevent ignition of carbondisulphide and next at 100°C to constant weight.
Loss of weight represents the sulphur content of the, specimen. Distil the
carbondisulphide from the residue after extraction of the sulphur and weigh
the residue as a check on the sulphur content.
Nora - Carbondindphide
is toxicand hasa fiasbpointof 4%.

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8.4 Report - The percentage suiphur content of the mortar shall be

reported.

9. TENDENCY OF AGGREGA’#E TO SETTLE

9.1 Object - To evaluate the tendency of the aggregate in the sulphur

mortar to settle.

9.2 Apparatus
9.2.1 Glass Tube-heat resistant type, 25-mm diameter and 200~mm
long.
9.3 Procedure - Fill the glass tube with molten sulphur mortar and hold
it at a temperature of 140°C for 30 min. Carefully remove the test tube,
hold under warm water until congealing begins and then immerse in ice
water. When the sulphur mortar has solidified, break the tube, extract
the top and bottom thirds of the contents separately by the method given
in 8.3. Calculate the sulphur content and the aggregate content of each
of the two portions. The aggregate content of the bottom portion divided
by that of the top portion is an index of the tendency of the aggregate to
settle.
NOTE -For a coarse silica aggregate that settles rapidly the index is grutcr than
unity while for a coke aggregate that floats, it is less than unity.

9.4 Report - The index which gives the tendency of the aggregate to
settle shall be reported.

10. CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

10.1 Object - To evaluate the chemical resistance of sulphur type

chemical resistant mortars under anticipated service conditions.

10.2 Preparation of Specimens - Melt about 1 kg of the sulphur mortar

in a suitable container in not over 1 hour and hold at a temperature of
130” to 140°C for at least 15 .minutes with constant agitation. The stirring
shall be such as to lift the aggregate without beating air into the melt.
Place the piece of plastic sheet containing the rectangular hole, bevelled
side down, over the open face of the mould with the hole centred on the
face. On top of the piece of plastic sheet and surrounding the rectangular
hole place a section of plastic tubing or pipe 25 mm in diameter by
25 mm high. Pour the melted mortar through the rectangular hole into
the mould, and continue to pour until the section of tubing or pipe is
completely filled. The excess of mortar contained in the section of tubing
or pipe acts as a reservoir to compensate for shrinkage of the mortar during
cooling. Allow the specimen to remain in the mould until it has

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~~mpktdy solidified. Upon removal, file, grind or sand off the surface
flush,removing the excess material remaining at the pouring gate.

10.3 Conditioning the Test Specimens-Age the specimens for

48 hours in air at 27” f 2”C, the 48 hours to include the time in the mould.
10.4 Testing - The test shall be carried out and completed in accordance
with the method described in 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11 and 10.12 of
IS : 4456 ( Part I )-1967*.

%fctho& of test for chemicalrcsirtantmortars: Part I Silicate type and resin type.

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