Property

Drying time
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Definition

The duration required for an adhesive, sealant, or coating to fully transition to its final, stable state (eg, full hardness or maximum strength)

Description

Important for scheduling construction activities and defining return-to-service timelines

Example

24

Technical definition

Data type

Float

Unit

Hour (h)

Quantity Kind

Time

Usage

Property groups (1)

References

Reference documents (6)

  • ASTM C191 Setting Time of Hydraulic Cement v1.0
  • ASTM C308 Working Time and Flow of Paste Mixes for Cementitious Materials v1.0
  • ASTM D1640 Drying Time of Organic Coatings v1.0
  • EN 196-3 Setting Time and Soundness of Cement v1.0
  • ISO 527 Plastics Tensile Testing v1.0
  • ISO 9117-5 Paints Drying Tests v1.0

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