Setting time is the elapsed time from the start of mixing to the point at which the needle no longer makes a discernible circular indentation in the cement. The standard parameters of defining setting time are all except:
Setting time should be measured with a 1-mm diameter needle indenter Setting time should be measured at a load of 400 g Setting time should be measured at a temperature of 37°C Setting time should be measured at a relative humidity of less than 90%