Scope for Cement Sampling and Testing that need to be performed during and before loading to cargo vessel is given as below:
- Independent sampling during loading & analysis
- Test parameters : Complete chemical & physical analysis
| Cement Testing Export Standards | |
|---|---|
| Test Parameter | Test Method |
| Chemical Composition: | — |
| Calcium Oxide (CaO) | EN-196-2 : 2005 (E) |
| Silica Oxide (SiO2) | EN-196-2 : 2005 (E) |
| Iron Oxide (Fe2O3) | EN-196-2 : 2005 (E) |
| Alumina Oxide (Al2O3) | EN-196-2 : 2005 (E) |
| Magnesium Oxide (MgO) | EN-196-2 : 2005 (E) |
| Sulphur Trioxide (SO3) | EN-196-2 : 2005 (E) |
| Insoluble Residue (I.R) | EN-196-2 : 2005 (E) |
| LOI | EN-196-2 : 2005 (E) |
| Chloride (Cl) | EN-196-2 : 2005 (E) |
| Total Alkalies | Calculated |
| L.S.F | Calculated |
| S.M | Calculated |
| Physical Test: | — |
| Fineness Blaine | BS EN 196-6 : 1992 |
| Soundness Le – Chatelier Method | BS EN 196-3 : 2005 |
| Setting Time – Initial & Final | BS EN 196-3 : 2005 |
| Compressive Strength: 2, 7, 28 days | BS EN 196-1 : 2005 |