CRM PPC Blaines
CRM PPC Blaines
CRM PPC Blaines
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Instructions for Storage and Use and Precautions for Handling:
1. BND 5002 CRM should be used in controlled conditions, using calibrated equipment, by
trained personnel.
2. TheBlaine cell calibrated for bed volume, preferably by an accredited laboratory, must be
used.
3. Before use, shake the material vigorously for 2 minutes in a suitable jar to break any lump
or agglomerate. Wait for 2 minutes and then stir with a clean rod in order to distribute the
fines throughout the material.
4. The material should be stored under non-humid conditions to avoid any ingress of
moisture/CO. One vial is sufficient for carrying out one time calibration for apparatus
constant, taking measurements on three compacted beds, as required in IS 4031 (Part 2)-
1999. Leftover portion in a vial, if any, should not be used at a later date.
5. For standardization, prepare the bed of this CRM (standard sample) using 0.50 porosity.
Alternatively, make a firm bed by trial method.
6. Porosity of the test sample will have to be determined by trial method using the following
equation given in IS 4031 (Part 2)-1999, for calculating specific surface oftest sample:
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7. Specific gravity of test sample and CRM being almost same (in Indian cements), the
application of above CRM simplifies calculation of apparatus constant for PPC and
provides greater degree of accuracy in results.
8. Record of usage of CRM and the results must be maintained.
Expiration of Certification: The certification of BND 5002 is valid, within the measurement
uncertainty specified, until 30h September 2023, provided the CRM is handled and stored in
accordance with instructions given in this certificate. The certificate will be treated as
nullified if the storage and handling instructions are not followed.
Maintenance of Certification: NCB will monitor this BND over the period of its
certification. If substantive technical changes occur that affect the certification before the
expiration of certification, NCB will notify the purchaser.
Accredited as per
BND 5002/ASet released from NCB stock on: ISO 17034:2016 vide
Certificate No. RC-1016
Authorized by:
For further Information, please contact: National Council for Cement and Building Materials
34 Km. Stone, Delhi-Mathura Road (NH-2), Ballabgarh, Haryana - 121004, India;
This certificate shall not be reproduced without written approval from CSIR-NPL, Delhi
Responsibilities for issue and release of this certificate lie with National Council for Cement and
Building Materials.
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