ASTM D 4373 : 2014

Name: ASTM D 4373 : 2014
Brand: ASTM
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Standard Test Method for Rapid Determination of Carbonate Content of Soils

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

02-07-2021

Language(s)

English

Published date

24-06-2014

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

This test method covers the determination of carbonate content of soils and soft rock which can be readily broken down by mechanical effort. It is a gasometric method that uses a simple portable apparatus.

1.1This test method covers the determination of carbonate content of soils and soft rock which can be readily broken down by mechanical effort. It is a gasometric method that uses a simple portable apparatus. Results should be clearly stated as the calcite equivalent in percent because different carbonate species cover a wide range of percent calcite equivalent as shown below for a number of carbonates:

Species	Cation	Calcite Equivalent, %
Magnesite	Mg	117.0
Dolomite	Ca, Mg	108.6
Calcite	Ca	100.0
Aragonite	Ca	100.0
Rhodocrosite	Mn	87.1
Siderite	Fe	86.4
Smithsonite	Zn	79.8
Witherite	Ba	50.7
Cerrusite	Pb	37.5

For example, a 100 % dolomite would be expected to yield 108.6 % calcite equivalent while 100 % siderite would yield only 86.4 % calcite equivalent. Calcite and aragonite reactions will typically complete within about 10 minutes. This method does not distinguish between the carbonate species and such determination must be made using quantitative chemical analysis methods such as atomic absorption.

1.2Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.

1.3All observed and calculated values shall conform to the guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in Practice D6026.

1.3.1The procedures used to specify how data are collected/recorded or calculated, in this standard are regarded as the industry standard. In addition, they are representative of the significant digits that generally should be retained. The procedures used do not consider material variation, purpose for obtaining the data, special purpose studies, or any considerations for the user's objectives; and it is common practice to increase or reduce significant digits of reported data to be commensurate with these considerations. It is beyond the scope of this standard to consider significant digits used in analytical methods for engineering design.

1.4This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific precaution statements, see Section 8.

Committee	D 18
DocumentType	Test Method
Pages	5
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	ASTM D 4373 : 2021
Supersedes	ASTM D 4373 : 2002 ASTM D 4373 : 2002 : R2007

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ASTM D 653 : 2007	Standard Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids
ASTM D 4753 : 2015	Standard Guide for Evaluating, Selecting, and Specifying Balances and Standard Masses for Use in Soil, Rock, and Construction Materials Testing
ASTM D 3740 : 2012	Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction
ASTM D 3740 : 2019	Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction
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ASTM D 3740 : 2008	Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction
ASTM D 6026 : 2013	Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Geotechnical Data
ASTM D 6026 : 2006	Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Geotechnical Data
ASTM D 3740 : 1999 : REV C	Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction
ASTM D 3042 : 2003	Standard Test Method for Insoluble Residue in Carbonate Aggregates
ASTM D 4753 : 1995	Standard Specification for Evaluating, Selecting, and Specifying Balances and Scales for Use in Soil, Rock, and Construction Materials Testing
ASTM D 3042 : 2009 : R2015	Standard Test Method for Insoluble Residue in Carbonate Aggregates
ASTM D 653 : 2020 : EDT 1	Standard Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids
ASTM D 3042 : 2017	Standard Test Method for Insoluble Residue in Carbonate Aggregates
ASTM D 6026 : 1999	Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Geotechnical Data
ASTM D 3740 : 2011	Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction
ASTM D 6026 : 2001 : EDT 1	Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Geotechnical Data
ASTM D 3740 : 2010	Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction
ASTM D 6026 : 1996	Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Geotechnical Data
ASTM D 3740 : 2004 : REV A	Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction
ASTM D 4753 : 2007	Standard Guide for Evaluating, Selecting, and Specifying Balances and Standard Masses for Use in Soil, Rock, and Construction Materials Testing
ASTM D 3740 : 2001	Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction
ASTM D 653 : 2021	Standard Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids
ASTM D 3740 : 2012 : REV A	Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction
ASTM D 3740 : 2003	Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction
ASTM D 3042 : 1997	Standard Test Method for Insoluble Residue in Carbonate Aggregates
ASTM D 6026 : 2001	Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Geotechnical Data
ASTM D 3042 : 2009	Standard Test Method for Insoluble Residue in Carbonate Aggregates
ASTM D 3740 : 2004	Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction