WK93097 - New Test Method for Test Method for Water-Soluble Nitrite in Hardened Concrete

Work Item

ASTM WK93097

New Test Method for Test Method for Water-Soluble Nitrite in Hardened Concrete

1. Scope

Quantification of water-soluble nitrite in hardened concrete.

Keywords

corrosion-inhibitor

Rationale

A standard method for quantifying nitrite-based corrosion inhibiting admixtures in hardened concrete is needed. Calcium nitrite is a common corrosion inhibitor; it's concentration is linked to the projected lifetime of steel-reinforced concrete.

Details

Developed by Subcommittee: C09.69

Committee: C09

Staff Manager: W Scott Orthey

Work Item Status

Date Initiated: 12-09-2024

Technical Contact: Rachael Barbour

Item: 001

Ballot: C09.69 (25-01)

Status: In Balloting