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ASTM D6354-12(2017)

Current Reaffirmation

Standard Guide for Sampling Plan and Core Sampling of Carbon Cathode Blocks Used in Aluminum Production

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1.1 This guide covers sampling of carbon cathode blocks used in the production of aluminum, and details procedures for taking samples from single cathode blocks. It covers equipment and procedures for obtaining samples from cathode blocks in a manner that does not destroy the cathode block or prevent its subsequent use as originally intended. However, the user must determine the subsequent use of the sampled cathode blocks. Preferred locations for taking samples from single units of cathode blocks are covered in this guide.

1.1.1 Information for sampling of shaped refractory products, in general, is given in ISO 5022. This standard details the statistical basis for sampling plans for acceptance testing of a consignment or lot. Cathode blocks used in the production of aluminum have specific requirements of sampling, and while the statistical basis for sampling given in ISO 5022 applies, further or modified requirements may also apply.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.3 This 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Note 1: The following ASTM standards are noted as sources of useful information: Test Methods C559, C611, C651, C747, C1025, C1039, and C1225.

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.


4.1 Core sampling is an acceptable way of obtaining a test specimen without destroying the usefulness of a cathode block.

4.1.1 Test specimens obtained by this guide can be used by producers and users of cathode blocks for the purpose of conducting the tests in Note 1 to obtain comparative physical properties.

4.2 Sampling shall not weaken the cathode block or increase the likelihood of premature failure. Extreme care shall be exercised when taking vertically drilled samples.

SDO ASTM: ASTM International
Document Number D6354
Publication Date Oct. 1, 2017
Language en - English
Page Count 3
Revision Level 12(2017)
Supercedes
Committee D02.05
Publish Date Document Id Type View
July 1, 2023 D6354-23 Revision
April 15, 2012 D6354-12 Revision
Dec. 10, 1998 D6354-98 Revision
Oct. 1, 2017 D6354-12R17 Reaffirmation
Oct. 15, 2008 D6354-98R08 Reaffirmation
Nov. 1, 2003 D6354-98R03 Reaffirmation