ISO 16349-2015 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 16349:2015 — Refractory materials — Determination of abrasion resistance at elevated temperature. This international standard specifies a laboratory test method to determine the abrasion resistance of shaped and unshaped refractory materials when exposed to elevated temperatures (test temperature not intended to exceed 1 300 °C).

Abstract

ISO 16349:2015 specifies a method for determination of abrasion resistance of shaped and unshaped refractory materials at elevated temperature. The test is intended for service‑condition simulation at temperatures up to, but not exceeding, 1 300 °C and provides a reproducible procedure for measuring material loss due to abrasive action under those conditions.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard; confirmed in ISO systematic review cycle and listed as current).
• Publication date: 2015-01 (published January 2015; systematic review entries show confirmation during subsequent review cycles).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 81.080 (Refractories).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2015).
• Number of pages: 8.

Scope

ISO 16349:2015 defines a laboratory procedure to evaluate the abrasion resistance of both shaped and unshaped refractory products at elevated temperatures representative of service conditions (test temperatures up to 1 300 °C). The method covers sample preparation, apparatus and test procedure, measurement of material loss, and expression/reporting of results so that comparative and reproducible data can be obtained for quality control, material selection and R&D.

Key topics and requirements

• Specified test apparatus and abrasive media suitable for elevated‑temperature testing.
• Sample preparation and conditioning to ensure representative shaped and unshaped specimens.
• Controlled exposure temperature (not intended to exceed 1 300 °C) and defined test durations.
• Procedure for applying abrasive action and for collecting/measuring material loss (mass or dimensional loss) to quantify abrasion resistance.
• Calculation and expression of results, and minimum reporting requirements to ensure reproducibility and comparability.

Typical use and users

This standard is typically used by refractory manufacturers, quality control and materials testing laboratories, research and development groups, end users in high‑temperature industries (e.g., steelmaking, foundries, cement and glass manufacture), and standards bodies developing national/adopted specifications. National standards bodies may adopt ISO 16349:2015 into their national collections or reference it in related test series.

Related standards

Standards referenced in connection with abrasion and refractory testing include earlier and related ISO documents and national adoptions (examples noted in national listings): ISO 758, ISO 5018, and national standards series for refractory test methods (for example, IS 1528 — Methods of sampling and physical tests for refractory materials, Part 25 corresponding to ISO 16349:2015). These related documents cover complementary test methods, sieving/test apparatus and other refractories test procedures.

Keywords

refractory materials; abrasion resistance; elevated temperature testing; high‑temperature wear; test method; sample preparation; ISO 16349:2015.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 16349:2015 is an international standard that specifies a laboratory method to determine the abrasion resistance of shaped and unshaped refractory materials at elevated temperatures (test temperature not intended to exceed 1 300 °C).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers apparatus, specimen preparation, test procedure, measurement of material loss and reporting of results for abrasion testing of refractories under elevated‑temperature conditions to allow reproducible comparisons between materials and batches.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Refractory manufacturers, QC/testing laboratories, R&D teams, end users in high‑temperature industries (steel, glass, cement, foundries) and national standards organizations adopting ISO methods.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 16349:2015 is the first edition (2015). The ISO record shows it was subject to systematic review and confirmed as current in ISO’s review process; as of the ISO bibliographic record it remains the current published version. Users should check their national standards body for any later national adoptions or amendments.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: The standard sits within the broader body of refractory test methods and materials standards (ICS 81.080). National series such as IS 1528 (Methods of sampling and physical tests for refractory materials) include parts that correspond to or reference ISO 16349:2015 (for example IS 1528 Part 25).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Refractory, abrasion resistance, elevated temperature, test method, wear resistance, ISO 16349.