ASTM C949-80 Test for Porosity in Vitreous Whitewares by Dye Penetration
ASTM C949-80 is used for detecting pores, cracks, or other voids that may be present in otherwise impermeable whiteware ceramics.
Scope:
ASTM C949-80 is used for determining whether a ceramic has been properly fired (matured). Some degree of penetration is acceptable for the use or commercial quality of the item being tested. However, penetration of any extent may negate the usefulness of the ceramic.
Test Procedure:
Unglazed fragments of vitreous whiteware products are randomly selected. They are immersed in a Fuchsine dye solution at one or more pressures for a specific time. They are dried, broken, and inspected for the extent of dye penetration in the fragments.
Specimen size:
Freshly broken fragments, approximately 1⁄4 inches, are the smallest dimension, up to 3⁄4 inches, and the largest dimension of the whiteware ceramic. At least 75 % of the surface should be free of glaze or other surface treatment.
Data:
The penetration of the dye indicates the Porosity into the specimens.
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