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Three (3) test pieces of size 1" × 4", cut from the center of whole tiles, are required for one test.
The test pieces are measured with a micrometer and subjected to steam under pressure in an
autoclave for five hours. After autoclaving, the test pieces are dried to a constant mass and
measured again with a micrometer to determine expansion due to moisture exposure.
Five (5) test pieces, weighing at least 50 grams and cut from the center of whole tiles are
required for one test. Test pieces are dried to a constant mass, weighed and placed in boiling
water for five hours then soaked in room temperature water for 24 hours. Wet weights are
determined after soaking for 24 hours. The difference in weights of test pieces before and after
boiling is used to calculate percent water absorption.
Ten (10) whole tiles having facial dimensions of 6" × 6" or 6" × 8" or less are required for one
test. For larger tiles, five (5) whole tiles are required which are cut and tested.
Five (5) whole tiles are required for a single test. The test specimens are bonded to a mortar bed
and cured for seven days to create the test assembly. Once cured, the bond strength is assessed
by applying a shear load force until bond failure. The results are reported in pounds per square
inch (psi) units and the nature of failure is also included in the test report.
Ten (10) whole tiles are required for a single test. The test pieces are subjected to ten cycles of
alternating temperatures of 15 ± 5˚C and 145 ± 5˚C. Depending on the water absorption value of
the test pieces, the test method includes two procedures, with or without immersion in water. The
test pieces are inspected for damage as a result of temperature cycling.
ASTM C485, ASTM C499, ASTM C502: Warpage, Facial & Thickness Dimensions, and
Wedging
In these test methods, diagonal and edge warpage (flatness), wedging (squareness), facial
dimensions and thickness of ceramic tiles are determined. The diagonal warpage, edge warpage,
and wedging are all reported as a percentage. Facial and thickness dimensions are reported in
inches.
ASTM C609: Measurement of Light Reflectance Value & Small Color Differences
Light Reflectance Value (LRV) and small color differences between pieces of ceramic tiles are
determined. This method may be applied to glazed or unglazed ceramic tiles. LRV may be
measured for either solid colored tile or tile having multicolored, speckled, or textured surfaces.
LRV and color difference of tile specimens are measured using a spectrophotometer with
specific requirements.