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title: "ASTM D1740"
url: "https://mat-cs.com/astm-d1740/"
description: "This test method covers the measurement of the flame radiation characteristics of aviation turbine fuels and other similar distillate fuels expressed in terms of luminometer numbers."
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ASTM Standard Withdrawn 2006

# ASTM D1740

Standard Test Method for Luminometer Numbers of Aviation Turbine Fuels

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## Scope

1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the flame radiation characteristics of aviation turbine fuels and other similar distillate fuels expressed in terms of luminometer numbers. There is good correlation between smoke point (Test Method D 1322) and luminometer number which is presented in .

This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific precautionary statements, see , , , and Annex .