1 AS 1774.

19—2003
TM
Australian Standard
Refractories and refractory materials—Physical
AS 1774.19

test methods
Method 19: The determination of sieve analysis
and moisture content

PREFACE
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This Standard was prepared by the Standards Australia Committee MN-007, Refractories
and Refractory Materials, as a revision of AS 1774.19—1978, Methods of Physical Testing
of Refractories and Refractory Materials, Method 19: The determination of sieve analysis
and water content.
The objective of this revision is to align the test with current practice.
The term ‘informative’ has been used in this Standard to define the application of the
appendix to which it applies. An ‘informative’ appendix is only for information and
guidance.

METHOD

1 SCOPE
This Standard describes procedures for determining the sieve analysis of refractory
materials. It also describes a method for determining the moisture content.

2 APPLICATION
2.1 Wet sieve analysis (water)
The method set out in Clause 9.2 shall be used for all materials that contain water as an
ingredient.
This method may also be used for materials that contain fine powders, which would
otherwise blind the sieves, and are not affected by washing with water.
2.2 Wet sieve analysis (alcohol)
The method set out in Clause 9.3 may be used for all materials that cannot be washed with
water (e.g. resin bonded materials) or materials that are affected by water (e.g. dolomite).
2.3 Dry sieve analysis
The method set out in Clause 9.4 shall be used for all materials that would be affected by
washing with water or alcohol.
This method may also be used for granular materials with a particle size greater than
125 µm.

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