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Concrete durability evaluation

Chloride ion penetration
(CI-Meter) 58-E5204 with 58-E5220

Standards
ASTM C1202 | AASHTO T277

Concrete durability is negatively influenced

by chloride ion penetration. This test
method allows concrete to be evaluated in
terms of its chloride permeability characte-
ristics. The test is performed to monitor
the amount of electrical current passing
through concrete cores or cylinders. A po-
tential difference is maintained across the
ends of the specimen, one of which is the
negative end and is immersed in a sodium
chloride solution, the other (positive end)
in a sodium hydroxide solution. The total
charge passed, which is related to the Measuring technique:
resistance of the specimen to chloride ion
 transmitted current is measured and
penetration, is measured in Coulombs.
integrated over time in the presence
Two models are available: of a precisely applied and maintained
 58-E5204 four-channel capacity, 60V DC potential difference
suitable for performing tests on up to  4.3” touchscreen colour display
four specimens simultaneously.  Data storage on SD card
 58-E5208 eight-channel capacity,  Micro USB port to download data
for up to eight specimens to PC
 Each specimen requires a test cell  Easy to use interface
which is offered separately - see  Accuracy: ±0.1V, ±1mA
Accessories, product code 58-E5220.
 Dimensions:
Instrument: 450 x 265 x 150 mm
The standards also require the full water
saturation of the specimen, which can Cell: 165 x 155 x 50 mm
be performed with the relevant Vacuum  Weight: 11.5 kg
saturation apparatus 58-E0052/1 - see
Accessories. Ordering information
58-E5204
Technical specifications
Digital 4-channel chloride penetration
 Four and eight cell capacity versions
meter. 110-230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
for testing up to four/eight specimens
simultaneously 58-E5208
 Every channel is independent Digital 8-channel chloride penetration
 Programmable test duration meter. 110-230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
 Adjustable measuring rate starting
from 1 minute
 Measurement and recording of the
test temperature during the whole
test

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58-E5220

Accessories
58-E5220
Complete test cell for chloride ion penetra-
tion meter including heads and cables. 58-E5204 Detail of display 58-E5220 with specimen

58-E0052/1
Vacuum saturation apparatus, required by
ASTM C1202 in order to fully saturate the
specimen with water. Comprises vacuum
pump, air drying unit with silica gel,
vacuum desiccator, glass vessel, stands
and clamps.
230V, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
Weight: 40 kg (approx.)
58-E0052/1Z
As above but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.

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