Aggregate Soundness Test Set (Magnesium Sulphate Method) (AG-042)

ASTM C88

• Used to determine the soundness of aggregate when subjected to weathering action in concrete or
  other applications.
• The test is done by repeated immersion in saturated solutions of magnesium sulfate followed by
  oven drying to partially or completely dehydrate the salt precipitated in permeable pore spaces.