scope:

This test method permits detection within 30 days of the potential for deleterious alkali-silica reaction of combinations of cementitious materials, lithium nitrate admixture and aggregate in mortar bars. The cementitious materials are composed of various proportions of hydraulic cement, pozzolans and ground granulated blastfurnace slag.

The test results are only valid for the specific combinations of pozzolan, slag, lithium nitrate admixture and reactive aggregates tested.

This test is not suitable for evaluating the potential for deleterious reaction of combinations of hydraulic cement and aggregate (that is, in the absence of pozzolans, ground granulated blastfurnace slag or lithium nitrate admixture).

The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.

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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. A specific precautionary statement is given in the section on Reagents.