ASTM C150/C150M-18 - 1.4.2018
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers ten types of portland cement, as follows (see Note 2):

1.1.1 Type I—For use when the special properties specified for any other type are not required.

1.1.2 Type IA—Air-entraining cement for the same uses as Type I, where air-entrainment is desired.

1.1.3 Type II—For general use, more especially when moderate sulfate resistance is desired.

1.1.4 Type IIA—Air-entraining cement for the same uses as Type II, where air-entrainment is desired.

1.1.5 Type II(MH)—For general use, more especially when moderate heat of hydration and moderate sulfate resistance are desired.

1.1.6 Type II(MH)A—Air-entraining cement for the same uses as Type II(MH), where air-entrainment is desired.

1.1.7 Type III—For use when high early strength is desired.

1.1.8 Type IIIA—Air-entraining cement for the same use as Type III, where air-entrainment is desired.

1.1.9 Type IV—For use when a low heat of hydration is desired.

1.1.10 Type V—For use when high sulfate resistance is desired.

Note 1: Some cements are designated with a combined type classification, such as Type I/II, indicating that the cement meets the requirements of the indicated types and is being offered as suitable for use when either type is desired.

Note 2: Cement conforming to the requirements for all types are not carried in stock in some areas. In advance of specifying the use of cement other than Type I, determine whether the proposed type of cement is, or can be made, available.

1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard. Values in SI units [or inch-pound units] shall be obtained by measurement in SI units [or inch-pound units] or by appropriate conversion, using the Rules for Conversion and Rounding given in IEEE/ASTM SI 10, of measurements made in other units [or SI units]. Values are stated in only SI units when inch-pound units are not used in practice.

1.3 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.

1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

 
2. Referenced Documents

C266-21

Standard Test Method for Time of Setting of Hydraulic-Cement Paste by Gillmore Needles

C1702-23

Standard Test Method for Measurement of Heat of Hydration of Hydraulic Cementitious Materials Using Isothermal Conduction Calorimetry

C452-21

Standard Test Method for Potential Expansion of Portland-Cement Mortars Exposed to Sulfate

C465-23

Standard Specification for Processing Additions for Use in the Manufacture of Hydraulic Cements

C563-20

Standard Guide for Approximation of Optimum SO3 in Hydraulic Cement

C219-20a

Standard Terminology Relating to Hydraulic and Other Inorganic Cements (Includes all amendments and changes 8/28/2020).

C226-22

Standard Specification for Air-Entraining Additions for Use in the Manufacture of Air-Entraining Hydraulic Cement

C33-07

Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates

C51-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Lime and Limestone (as Used by the Industry)

C109/C109M-23

Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 50?mm [2 in.] Cube Specimens)

C114-23

Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Hydraulic Cement

C115-10

Standard Test Method for Fineness of Portland Cement by the Turbidimeter

C151-05

Standard Test Method for Autoclave Expansion of Hydraulic Cement

C183-13

Standard Practice for Sampling and the Amount of Testing of Hydraulic Cement

C185-20

Standard Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement Mortar

C186-17

Standard Test Method for Heat of Hydration of Hydraulic Cement (Withdrawn 2019)

C191-21

Standard Test Methods for Time of Setting of Hydraulic Cement by Vicat Needle

C204-24

Standard Test Methods for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by Air-Permeability Apparatus

C1038-04

Standard Test Method for Expansion of Hydraulic Cement Mortar Bars Stored in Water

E29-22

Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications

IEEE/ASTM SI 10

American National Standard for Use of the International System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System

C451-21

Standard Test Method for Early Stiffening of Hydraulic Cement (Paste Method)