ASTM C373 is a standard that provides consistent methods of finding water absorption, bulk density, apparent porosity, and apparent specific gravity of ceramic and whiteware finished products. These physical characteristics are important insights into the quality of materials, their longevity, and their appropriateness to the purpose. Ceramic maturity assessment using density, porosity, and specific gravity measurements helps identify structural requirements for specific applications. ASTM C373 evaluates the physical characteristics of fired whiteware, ceramic tiles, and glass tiles, ensuring quality control and performance assessment and aiding producers and customers in selecting appropriate materials for specific applications. Determination of water absorption, bulk density, apparent porosity, and apparent specific gravity of non-tile fired unglazed ceramic whiteware products, glazed or unglazed ceramic tiles, and glass tiles.
ASTM C373 Certified Standard Benefits
Being certified to ASTM C373 guarantees that the labs conduct ceramic property testing utilizing globally embraced testing methods. Certification ensures a uniformity, precision, and consistency of test results and helps construct products that comply with construction and quality standards. Certified testing provides better confidence in material performance, better control of production, lower rejection rates, and high credibility on the domestic and international markets.
