Determination of Fineness Blaine Apparatus

The Blaine Fineness Apparatus is used in measuring the fineness of Portland cement in accordance with ASTM and AASHTO standards. The fineness is measured in terms of the specific area of cement expressed as total surface area in square centimeters per gram.

The apparatus consists of a U-tube glass manometer, a ground joint with stainless steel test cell, a stop cock and a rubber bulb.The Blaine Fineness Apparatus is used in measuring the fineness of Portland cement in accordance with ASTM and AASHTO standards. The fineness is measured in terms of the specific area of cement expressed as total surface area in square centimeters per gram.

The apparatus consists of a U-tube glass manometer, a ground joint with stainless steel test cell, a stop cock and a rubber bulb.