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Designation: C1202- ·w

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Standard Test Method for

Electrical Indication of Conci·ete's Abmty to Resist Chlorade
Ion Penetration 1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1202; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

1. Scope* (~670 Practice for Precision and Bias Sv:ttements

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the elec- for Test Methods for Construction Materials
trical conductance of concrete to provide a rapid indication of 2.2 AASHTO Standard:
its resistance to the penetration of chloride ions. This test T 259 Method of Test for Resistance of Concrete to Chlo-
method is applicable to types of concrete where correlations ride Ion Penetration4
have been established between this test procedure and long- 3. Summary of Test Method
term chloride ponding procedures such as those described in
AASHTO T 259. Examples of such correlations are discussed 3.1 This test method consists of monitoring the amount of
in Refs 1-5. 2 electrical current passed through 2-in. (51-mm) thick slices of
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded 4-in. (102-mm) nominal diameter cores or cylinders during a
as the standard, except where SI units are given first followed 6-h period. A potential difference of 60 V de is maintained
by inch-pound units in parentheses. The values given in across the ends of the specimen, one of which is immersed in
parentheses are for information only. a sodium chloride solution, the other in a sodium hydroxide
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the solution. The total charge passed, in coulombs, has been found
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the to be related to the resistance of the specimen to chloride ion
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- penetration.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- 4. Significance and Use
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.1 This test method covers the laboratory evaluation of the
2. Referenced Documents electrical conductance of concrete samples to provide a rapid
2.1 ASTM Standards: 3 indication of their resistance to chloride ion penetration. In
C31!C31M Practice for ""~'"'"'"'" and Concrete Test most cases the electrical conductance results have shown good
::i]:lectm,en's in the Field correlation with chloride ponding tests, such as AASHTO
Drilled T on companion slabs cast from the same concrete
Cores and Sa~wed B~.:
mixtures (Refs 1~5).
C192/C192M and Concrete 4.2 This test method is suitable for evaluation of materials
Test and material proportions for design purposes and research and
development.
4.3 Sample age has significant effects on the test results,
depending on the type of concrete and the curing procedure.
1
This test method is under the jurisdiction of AS1M Committee Cf)9 on Most concretes, if properly cured, become progressively and
Concrete and Concrete Aggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
C09.66 on Concrete's Resistance to Fluid Penetration.
significantly less permeable with time.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2010. Published March 2010. Originally 4.4 This test method was developed originally for evalua-
approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as C1202- 09. DOl: tions of alternative materials, but in practice its use has evolved
10.1520/C1202-10. to applications· such as quality control and acceptance testing.
2
The boldface numbers in parentheses refer to the list of references at the end of
this standard.
3
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the AS1M website, www.astrn.org, or
4
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astrn.org. For Annual Book ofASTM Methods of Sampling and Testing, 1986, American Association of State
Standards volume information, refer to the standard's Document Summary page on Highway and Transportation Officials, 444 N. Capitol St., NW, Washington, DC
the ASTM website. 20001.

*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.

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In such cases it is imperative that the curing procedures and the other embedded electrically conductive materials may have a
age at time of testing be clearly specified. significant effect. The test is not valid for specimens containing
4.5 Table l provides a qualitative relationship between the reinforcing steel positioned longitudinally, that is, providing a
results of this test and the chloride ion penetrability of continuous electrical path between the two ends of the speci-
concrete. men.
4.6 Numerical results of this test (total charge passed, in
coulombs) can be used as a basis for determining the accept- 6. Apparatus
ability of a concrete mixture. Factors such as the ingredient
6.1 Vacuum Saturation Apparatus (see 2 for example):
materials used and method and duration of curing of test
specimens affect results of this test. (See Note l) 6.1.1 Separatory Funnel, or other sealable, bottom-draining
container with a minimum capacity of 500 mL.
NoTE 1-When using this test for determining acceptability of concrete 6.1.2 Beaker (1000 mL or larger) or other container-
mixtures, statistically-based crite1ia and test age for prequalification, or for
acceptance based on jobsite samples, should be stated in project specifi-
Capable of holding concrete specimen(s) and water and of
cations. Acceptai1Ce criteria for this test should consider the sources of fitting into vacuum desiccator (see
variability affecting the results and ensure balanced risk between supplier 6.1.3 Vacuum Desiccator-250-mm (9.8-in.) inside diam-
and purchaser. The anticipated exposure cumlitiuns and time before a eter or larger. Desiccator must allow two hose connections
structure will be put into service should be considered. One approach to through a rubber stopper and sleeve or through a rubber stopper
establishing criteria is discussed in Ref 6.
only. Each connection must be equipped with a stopcock.
4.7 Care should be taken in interpreting results of this test 6.1.4 Vacuum Pump or Aspirator-Capable of maintaining
when it is used on surface-treated concretes, for example, a pressure of less than 50 mm Hg (6650 Pa) in desiccator.
concretes treated with penetrating sealers. The results from this
test on some such concretes indicate low resistance to chloride NoTE 3-Since vacuum will be drawn over water, a vacuum pump
ion penetration, while 90-day chloride ponding tests on com- should be protected with a water trap, or pump oil should be changed after
panion slabs show a higher resistance. each operation.
4.8 The details of the test method apply to 4-in. (102-mm) 6.1.5 Vacuum Gage or Manometer-Accurate to ± 5 mm
nominal diameter specimens. This includes specimens with Hg (± 665 Pa) over range 0-100 mm Hg (0-13300 Pa)
actual diameters ranging from 3.75 in. (95 mm) to 4.0 in. (102 pressure.
mm). Other specimen diameters may be tested with appropriate 6.2 Coating Apparatus and Materials:
changes in the applied voltage cell design (see 7.5 and 1).
6.2.1 Coating-Rapid setting, electrically nonconductive,
4.8.1 For specimen diameters other than 3.75 in. (95 mm),
capable of sealing side surface of concrete cores.
the test result value for total charge passed must be adjusted
following the procedure in 11.2. For specimens with diameters 6.2.2 Balance or Scale, Paper Cups, Wooden Spatulas, and
less than 3.75 in. (95 mm), particular care must be taken in Disposable Brushes-For mixing and applying coating.
coating and mounting the specimens to ensure that the con- 6.3 Specimen Sizing Equipment (not required if samples are
ductive solutions are able to contact the entire end areas during cast to final specimen size).
the test. 6.3.1 Movable Bed Water-Cooled Diamond Saw or Silicon
Carbide Saw.
5. Interferences
5.1 This test method can produce misleading results when 7. Reagents, Materials, and Test Cell
calcium nitrite has been admixed into a concrete. The results
from this test on some such concretes indicate higher coulomb 7.1 Specimen-Cell Sealant-Capable of sealing concrete to
values, that is, lower resistance to chloride ion penetration, poly (methyl methacrylate), for example, Plexiglas, against
than from tests on identical concrete mixtures (controls) water and dilute sodium hydroxide and sodium chloride
without calcium nitrite. However, long-term chloride ponding solutions at temperatures up to 200 OF (90 oq; examples
tests indicate the concretes with calcium nitrite were at least as include RTV silicone rubbers, silicone rubber caulkings, other
resistant to chloride ion penetration as the control mixtures. synthetic rubber sealants, silicone greases, and rubber gaskets.
7.2 Sodium Chloride Solution-3.0% by mass (reagent
NoTE 2-0ther admixtures might affect results of this test similarly.
grade) in distilled water.
Long term ponding tests are recommended if an admixture effect is
suspected. 7.3 Sodium Hydroxide Solution-0.3 N (reagent grade) in
distilled water.
5.2 Since the test results are a function of the electrical
resistance of the specimen, the presence of reinforcing steel or 7.3.1 Warning-Before using NaOH, review: (1) the safety
precautions for using NaOH; (2) first aid for burns; and (3) the
TABLE 1 Chloride lon Penetrability Based on Charge Passed (1) emergency response to spills, as described in the manufactur-
Charge Passed (coulombs) Chloride ion Penetrability er's Material Safety Data Sheet or other reliable safety litera-
>4,000 High ture. NaOH can cause very severe burns and injury to unpro-
2,000-4,000 Moderate tected skin and eyes. Suitable personal protective equipment
1 ,OOD-2,000 Low should always be used. These should include full-face shields,
10Q-1,000 Very Low
<100 Negligible rubber aprons, and gloves impervious to NaOH. Gloves should
be checked periodically for pin holes.

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ITEM QIY. NOMENCLATURE .SPECIFICATION

FIG. 1 Applied Voltage Ceil (construction drawing)

7.4 Filter Papers-No. 2, 90-mm (3.5-in.) diameter (not

required if rubber gasket is used for sealant (see 7 .1) or if
sealant can be applied without overflowing from shim onto
mesh).
7.5 Applied Voltage Cell (see 1 and 3)-Two

VACUUM PUMP

FIG. 2 Vacuum Saturation Apparatus

FIG. 3 Applied Voltage Cell-Face View

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symmetric poly (methyl methacrylate) chambers, each contain- supplementary cementitious materials. Use the same method
ing electrically conductive mesh and external connectors. One and duration of curing test specimens when comparing two or
design in common use is shown in 1 and 3. However, more mixtures. The accelerated moist curing procedure in 8.2.3
other designs are acceptable, provided that overall dimensions is permitted as an alternative to the extended moist curing
(including dimensions of the fluid reservoir) are the same as procedure for concrete mixtures containing supplementary
shown in and width of the screen and shims are as cementitious materials (See Note 6).
shown. 8.2.1 Moist Curing-Cure test specimens for at least 28
7.6 Temperature Measuring Device (optional)-30 to 250 days in accordance with Practice C192/C192lVI or in accor-
°F (0 to 120 °C) range. dance with the standard curing procedure of Practice C3 1I
7.7 Voltage Application and Data Readout Apparatus- C3l Ivi for specimens prepared in the field.
Capable of holding 60 ::±:: 0.1 V de across applied voltage cell 8.2.2 Extended Moist Curing-Cure test specimens for at
over entire range of cunents and of displaying voltage accurate least 56 days in accordance with Practice Cl92/C192M for
to ::±:: 0.1 V and cunent to ::±:: 1 rnA. Apparatus listed in specimens prepared in the laboratory or in accordance with the
7.7.1-7. 7.5 is a possible system meeting this requirement. standard curing procedure of Practice C31/C31 M for speci-
7.7.1 Voltmeter-Digital (DVM), 3 digit, minimum 0-99.9 mens prepared in the field.
V range, rated accuracy ::±:: 0.1 %. 8.2.3 Accelerated Moist Curing-Provide 7 days of moist
7.7.2 Voltmeter-Digital (DVM), 4Vz digit, 0-200 mV curing in accordance with Practice CI92/C 192M for specimens
range, rated accuracy ::±:: 0.1 %. prepared in the laboratory or in accordance with the standard
7.7.3 Shunt Resistor-100 mV, lOA rating, tolerance curing procedure of Practice C3 1/C31M for specimens pre-
::±:: 0.1 %. Alternatively, a 0.01 0 resistor, tolerance ::±:: 0.1 %, pared in the field. After 7 days of moist curing, immerse the
may be used, but care must be taken to establish very low specimens for 21 days in lime-saturated water at 38.0 ::±:: 2.0 oc
resistance connections. (100 ::±:: 3 °F).
7.7.4 Constant Voltage Power Supply- 0-80 V de, 0-2 A, NoTE 5-The 56-day moist curing period is to allow for some supple-
capable of holding voltage constant at 60 ::±:: 0.1 V over entire mentary cementitious materials to develop potential properties because of
range of cunents. their slower rate of hydration. Concrete containing supplementary cemen-
7.7.5 Cable-Two conductor, No. 14 (1.6 mm), insulated, titious materials may continue to show reductions in results of this test
600 v. beyond 56 days, and in some cases, it may be appropriate to test at later
ages, such as 3 months.
NOTE 6-The accelerated moist curing procedure has been found useful
8. Test Specimens
in providing an earlier indication of potential property development with
8.1 Sample preparation and selection depends on the pur- slower hydrating supplementary cementitious materials (7). Because the
pose of the test. For evaluation of materials or their propor- two different curing methods may not provide the same results, the
tions, samples may be (a) cores from test slabs or from large specifier of the test may require a con-elation between results for extended
diameter cylinders or (b) 4-in. (102-mm) diameter cast cylin- moist cured and accelerated moist cured specimens and establish appro-
priate acceptance criteria when the accelerated moist curing procedure is
ders. For evaluation of structures, samples may be (a) cores used or permitted. Comparisons between results of moist cured specimens
from the structure or (b) 4-in. (102-mm) diameter cylinders and field performance of concrete are documented in (8).
cast and cured at the field site. Coring shall be done with a
drilling rig equipped with a 4-in. (102-mm) diameter diamond- 8.3 Transport the cores or field-cured cylinders to the
laboratory in sealed (tied) plastic bags. If specimens must be
dressed core bit. Select and core samples following procedures
shipped, they should be packed so as to be properly protected
in Test Method C42iC42fv1. Cylinders cast in the laboratory
from freezing and from damage in transit or storage.
shall be prepared following procedures in Practice C 192/
8.4 Using the water-cooled diamond saw or silicon carbide
C192M. When cylinders are cast in the field to evaluate a
saw, cut a 2 ::±:: Vs in. (51 ± 3 mm) slice from the top of the core
structure, care must be taken that the cylinders receive the
same treatment as the structure, for example, similar degree of
or cylinder, with the cut parallel to the top of the core. Tl'Js
consolidation, curing, and temperature history during curing. slice will be the test specimen. Use a belt sander to remove any
buns on the end of the specimen.
NoTE 4-The maximum allowable aggregate size has not been estab- 8.5 Special processing is necessary for core samples where
lished for this test. Users have indicated that test repeatability is the surface has been modified, for example, by texturing or by
satisfactory on specimens from the same concrete batch for aggregates up
applying curing compounds, sealers, or other surface treat-
to 25.0 mm (1 in.) nominal ma:xllnrrm size.
ments, and where the intent of the test is not to include the
8.2 When results of this test method are used for evaluation effect of the modifications. In those cases, the modified portion
of materials or mixture proportions based on cast specimens for of the core shall be removed and the adjacent 2 ::±:: Vs in. (51 ::±::
purposes of quality control, mixture submittals, or acceptance 3 mm) slice shall be used for the test.
of concrete, prepare 4-in (102-mm) diameter cylindrical speci-
mens in accordance with Practice C 192/C 192M for concrete 9. Conditioning
mixtures prepared in the laboratory or Practice C3l/C3 L _ 9.1 Vigorously boil a litre or more of tapwater in a large
from samples of fresh concrete obtained in the field. Unless sealable container. Remove container from heat, cap tightly,
otherwise specified, moist cure specimens in accordance with and allow water to cool to ambient temperature.
8..2.1 for concrete mixtures containing only portland cement 9.2 Allow specimen prepared in Section 8 to surface dry in
and in accordance with 8.2.2 for concrete mixtures containing air for at least 1 h. Prepare approximately 1/z oz ( 10 g) of rapid

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setting coating and brush onto the side smface of specimen.
Place the sample on a suitable support while coating to ensure
complete coating of sides. Allow coating to cure according to
the manufacturer's instructions.
9.3 The coating should be allowed to cure until it is no
longer sticky to the touch. Fill any apparent holes in the coating
and allow additional curing time, as necessary. Place specimen
in beaker or other container (see 6. then place container in
vacuum desiccator. Alternatively, place specimen directly in
vacuum desiccator. Both end faces of specimen must be
exposed. Seal desiccator and strnt vacuum pump or aspirator.
Pressure should decrease to less than 50 mm Hg (6650 Pa)
within a few minutes. Maintain vacuum for 3 h.
9.4 Fill separatory funnel or other container (see 6.1. ) with FIG. 4 Specimen Ready for Test
the de-aerated water prepared in 9.1. With vacuum pump still
running, open water stopcock and drain sufficient water into
Fill the other side of the cell (which will be connected to
beaker or container to cover specimen (do not allow air to enter
the positive terminal of the power supply) with 0.3 N NaOH
desiccator through this stopcock).
solution.
9.5 Close water stopcock and allow vacuum pump to run for
10.5 Attach lead wires to cell banana posts. Make electrical
one additional hour.
connections to voltage application and data readout apparatus
9.6 Close vacuum line stopcock, then turn off pump.
as appropriate; for example, for system listed in 7.7.1-7.7.5,
(Change pump oil if a water trap is not being used.) Tum
connect as shown in 5. Tum power supply on, set to 60.0
vacuum line stopcock to allow air to re-enter desiccator.
± 0.1 V, and record initial current reading. Temperatures of the
9.7 Soak specimen under water (the water used in steps
specimen, applied voltage cell, and solutions shall be 68 to 77
in the beaker for 18 ± 2 h.
°F (20 to 25 °C) at the time the test is initiated, that is, when
10. Procedure the power supply is tumed on.
10.1 Remove specimen from water, blot off excess water, 10.6 During the test, the air temperature around the speci-
and transfer specimen to a sealed can or other container which mens shall be maintained in the range of 68 to 77 °F (20 to 25
oc).
will maintain the specimen in 95 % or higher relative humidity.
10.2 Specimen mounting (all sealants other than rubber 10.7 Read and record cunent at least every 30 min. If a
gaskets; use 10.2.2 or 10.2.3, as appropriate): voltmeter is being used in combination with a shunt resistor for
10.2.1 If using two-prnt specimen-cell sealant, prepare ap- the cunent reading (see 5), use appropriate scale factors to
proximately 0.7 to 1.4 oz (20 to 40 g). convert voltage reading to amperes. Each half of the test cell
10.2.2 Low Viscosity Specimen-Cell Sealant-If filter paper must remain filled with the appropriate solution for the entire
is necessary, center filter paper over one screen of the applied period of the test.
voltage cell. Trowel sealant over brass shims adjacent to NoTE 7-During the test, the temperature of the solutions should not be
applied voltage cell body. Carefully remove filter paper. Press allowed to exceed 190 op (90 °C) in order to avoid damage to the cell and
specimen onto screen; remove or smooth excess sealant which to avoid boiling off the solutions. Although it is not a requirement of the
has flowed out of specimen-cell boundary. method, the temperature of the solutions can be monitored with thermo-
couples installed through the Vs-in. (3-mm) venthole in the top of the cell.
10.2.3 High Viscosity Specimen-Cell Sealant-Set speci-
High temperatures occur only for highly penetrable concretes. If a test of
men onto screen. Apply sealant around specimen-cell bound- a 2-in. (51-mm) thick specimen is terminated because of high tempera-
ary. tures, this should be noted in the report, along with the time of
10.2.4 Cover exposed face of specimen with an imperme-
able material such as rubber or plastic sheeting. Place rubber 3 Digit DVM
stopper in cell filling hole to restrict moisture movement. IOOV F.S. -- No.i4 Wire
Allow sealant to cure per manufacturer's instructions. Hookup Wire

10.2.5 Repeat steps 10.2.2 (or 10.2.3) and 10.2.4 on second

half of cell. (Specimen in applied voltage cell now appears as
shown in 4.)
10.3 Specimen mounting (rubber gasket alternative): Place Power Supply
4t Oigit DVM
o-aov de
a 4-in. outside diameter by 3-in. inside diameter by %-in. (1 00 0-2A
2:00mv F.S.
100 mv Shunt
mm outside diameter by 75 mm inside diameter by 6 mm)
circular vulcanized rubber gasket in each half of the test cell.
( (+
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Insert sample and clamp the two halves of the test cell together
I l II
to seal.
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10.4 Fill the side of the cell containing the top surface of the
specimen with 3.0% NaCl solution. (That side of the cell will
t
To 3.0"/., NoCI To 0.3 N NoOH

be connected to lhe negative terminal of the power supply in FIG. 5 Electrical Block Diagram (example)

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termination, and the concrete rated as having very high chlolide ion 12" 1.5 Description of specimen, including presence and
penetrability (see 12"L9)" location of reinforcing steel, presence and thickness of overlay,
10"8 Terminate test after 6 h, except as discussed in Note I and presence and thickness of surface treatment,
10"9 Remove specimen" Rinse cell thoroughly in tapwater; 12J .6 Curing history of specimen; indicate moist curing,
strip out and discard residual sealant extended moist cming, or accelerated moist curing as defined
in this test method, as applicable,
11. Calculation and Interpretation of Results 12.1.7 Unusual specimen preparation, for example, removal
11.1 Plot current (in amperes) versus time (in seconds)" of surface treatment,
Draw a smooth curve through the data, and integrate the area 12.1.8 Test results, reported as the total charge passed over
underneath the curve in order to obtain the ampere-seconds, or the test period (adjusted per l ,2), and
coulombs, of charge passed during the 6-h test period" (See 12" 1.9 The qualitative chloride ion penetrability equivalent
Note 8) Alternatively, use automatic data processing equipment to the calculated charge passed (from Tab!e l ).
to perform the integration during or after the test and to display
the coulomb value. The total charge passed is a measure of the 13. Precision and Bias 5
electrical conductance of the concrete during the period of the 13.1 Precision:
test. 13" 1.1 Single-Operator Precision-The single operator co-
efficient of variation of a single test result has been found to be
NoTE 8-Sample Calculation-If the current is recorded at 30 min
intervals, the following fonnula, based on the trapezoidal rule, can be used 12.3% 9). Therefore the results of two properly con-
with an electronic calculator to perform the integration: ducted tests by the same operator on concrete samples from the
same batch and of the same diameter should not differ by more
Q = 900 Uo + 2I3o + 2I60 + """ " + 2I3oo + 2I330 + I36o) (1)
than 42 % (Note 9).
13.1.2 Multilaboratory Precision-The multilaboratory co-
where: efficient of variation of a single test result has been found to be
Q charge passed (coulombs), 18.0% 9). Therefore results of two properly conducted
Ia cunent (amperes) immediately after voltage is applied, and
tests in different laboratories on the same material should not
I, current (amperes) at t min after voltage is applied"
differ by more than 51 % 9). The average of three test
11.2 If the specimen diameter is other than 3.75 in" (95 results in two different laboratories should not differ by more
mm), the value for total charge passed established in ! I" 1 must than 42 % (Note
be adjusted" The adjustment is made by multiplying the value
NoTE 9-These numbers represent, respectively, the (ls %) and
established in 1 "I by the ratio of the cross-sectional areas of
(d2s %) limits as described in Practice C670. The prec:isiun statements are
the standard and the actual specimens. That is: based on the variations in tests on three different concretes, each tested in
D5
Q, =QxX ( X
)2 (2)
triplicate in eleven laboratolies" All specimens had the same actual
diameters, but lengths valied within the range 2 ± Vs in. (51 ± 3 mm)"
NoTE 10-Although the test method does not require the reporting of
more than one test result, testing of replicate specimens is usually
where: desirable" The precision statement for the averages of three results is given
Qs = charge passed (coulombs) through a 3"75-in" (95-mm) since laboratories frequently will run this number of specimens" When
diameter specimen, averages of three results are established in each laboratory, the multilabo-
Qx = charge passed (coulombs) through x in. diameter ratory coefficient of valiation, sMLis calculated as:
specimen, and
x = diameter (in.) of the nonstandard specimen. (3)
11.3 Use Tabie 1 to evaluate the test results. These values
were developed from data on slices of cores taken from where:
laboratory slabs prepared from various types of concretes. sfL = within-laboratory variance and
SsL = between-laboratory variance"
11.3.1 Factors which are known to affect chloride ion
The percentage cited represents the (d2s %) limit based on the value for
penetration include: water-cement ratio, the presence of poly- the multi laboratory coefficient of variation"
meric admixtures, sample age, air-void system, aggregate type,
degree of consolidation, and type of curing. 13 2 Bias-The procedure of this test method for measuring
the resistance of concrete to chloride ion penetration has no
12. Report bias because the value of this resistance can be defined only in
12.1 Report the following, if known: terms of a test method.
12J .1 Source of core or cylinder, in terms of the particular 14. Keywords
location the core or cylinder represents,
12.1.2 Identification number of core or cylinder and speci- 14" 1 chloride content; corrosion; deicing chemicals;
men, resistance-chloride penetration
12.1.3 Location of specimen within core or cylinder,
12.1.4 Type of concrete, including binder type, water- 5
Supporting data have been filed at ASTM Intemational Headquarters and may
cement ratio, and other relevant data supplied with samples, be obtained by requesting Research Report RR:C09-1 004"

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee C09 has identified the location of selected changes to this test method since the last issue,
Cl202- 09, that may impact the use of this test method. (Approved February 1, 2010)

(1) Revised Sections 4, 8, and 12.

Committee C09 has identified the location of selected changes to this test method since the last issue,
Cl202- 08, that may impact the use of this test method. (Approved May 1, 2009)

(1) Revised 4.4.

Committee C09 has identified the location of selected changes to this test method since the last issue,
C1202- 07, that may impact the use of this test method. (Approved December 15, 2008)

(1) Revised 4.4.

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