MS 522 : PART 1 : 2007 – COMPOSITIONS,
SPECIFICATIONS AND CONFORMITY CRITERIA
FOR COMMON CEMENTS
| CHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS | SPECIFICATIONS |
|---|---|
| Loss on Ignition, % (m/m) | Shall not exceed 5.0 % |
| Insoluble Residue, % (m/m) | Shall not exceed 5.0 % |
| Sulfate Content, % | Shall not exceed 3.5 % |
| Chloride Content, % | Shall not exceed 0.1 % |
| CHEMICAL COMPOSITIONS | SPECIFICATIONS |
|---|---|
| Initial Setting time, (minute) | Shall not less than 60 minute |
| Soundness (Le Chatelier method), (mm) | Shall not exceed 10 mm |
| Compressive strength for Ordinary Portland cement, (MPa) |
Shall not less than 10.0 MPa |
| Mortar prisms i) at 2 days (48hrs ± 30min) ii) at 28 days |
Shall not less than 42.5 MPa and shall not exceed 62.5 MPa |
Test methods for the determination of chemical composition are in accordance with the methods as described in Malaysian Standard, MS 522: Part 4: 2007, Cement – Part 4: Chemical Analysis of Cement, unless otherwise stated. Physical properties determination are in accordance with the methods as described in Malaysian Standard, MS 522: Part 3: 2007, Cement – Part 3: Determination of Strength, and MS 522: Part 5: 2007, Cement – Part 5: Determination of Setting Times and Soundness, unless otherwise stated.
