Specification for granulated slag for the manufacture portland slag cement — IS 12089 (1987) Testing

IS 12089 testing is particularly relevant to businesses involved in granulated slag production, cement manufacturing, raw-material supply and quality control for Portland Slag Cement.

Manufacturers should confirm that the laboratory has an appropriate testing scope for IS 12089:1987 and can perform the specific parameters required for their product. BIS’s LIMS portal provides current information on laboratories and their listed test scopes.

No. IS 12089:1987 covers granulated slag for the manufacture of Portland Slag Cement, while IS 16714:2018 covers ground granulated blast furnace slag for use in cement, mortar and concrete. BIS identifies both as separate standards for different slag applications.

Glass content is an important characteristic of granulated slag. BIS laboratory scopes for IS 12089 specifically include determination of glass content, making it a key parameter for assessing the material against the standard.

Yes. BIS’s current laboratory information system continues to list IS 12089:1987 and laboratories with testing scopes against this standard. A recent BIS building-materials publication also continues to identify IS 12089:1987 as the specification for granulated slag for Portland Slag Cement.

Glass content is an important characteristic of granulated slag. BIS laboratory scopes for IS 12089 specifically include determination of glass content, making it a key parameter for assessing the material against the standard.

Certko can assist businesses in arranging product and chemical testing through suitable laboratories for the applicable IS 12089:1987 parameters, supporting quality verification and compliance documentation.