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ASTM D129 – Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (General High Pressure Decomposition Device Method) (Withdrawn 2023) Description: Abstract This standard details the general bomb test method for determination of the amount of sulfur in lubricating oils with additives, additive concentrates, lubricating greases, and other petroleum products with low volatilities. This test method …
ASTM D1298 – Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density, or API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Liquid Petroleum Products by Hydrometer Method Description: Significance and Use 5.1 Accurate determination of the density, relative density (specific gravity), or API gravity of petroleum and its products is necessary for the conversion of measured volumes to volumes or …
ASTM D1296 – Standard Test Method for Odor of Volatile Solvents and Diluents Description: Significance and Use 3.1 The comparative odor characteristics can be used, combined with other tests, for product identification and assessing compliance with a specification. 3.2 The residual odor characteristics can be used to judge the presence of relatively nonvolatile materials that may be …
ASTM D1293 – Standard Test Methods for pH of Water Description: Significance and Use 5.1 The pH of water is a critical parameter affecting the solubility of trace minerals, the ability of the water to form scale or to cause metallic corrosion, and the suitability of the water to sustain living organisms. It is a defined …
ASTM D129 – Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (General High Pressure Decomposition Device Method) (Withdrawn 2023) Description: Abstract This standard details the general bomb test method for determination of the amount of sulfur in lubricating oils with additives, additive concentrates, lubricating greases, and other petroleum products with low volatilities. This test method …
ASTM D1287 – Standard Test Method for pH of Engine Coolants and Antirusts Description: Significance and Use 4.1 pH is a measure of the hydrogen ion concentration and indicates whether an engine coolant, antirust, or a solution of these compounds is acidic, alkaline, or neutral. 4.2 The pH range includes values from 0 to 14. Values from …
ASTM D128 – Standard Test Methods for Analysis of Lubricating Grease Description: Significance and Use 4.1 These test methods can be used to identify and estimate the amount of some of the constituents of lubricating greases. These test methods are applicable to many, but not all, greases. 4.2 Composition should not be considered as having any direct …
ASTM D1275 – Standard Test Method for Corrosive Sulfur in Electrical Insulating Liquids Description: Significance and Use 3.1 In most of their uses, insulating liquids are continually in contact with metals that are subject to corrosion. The presence of elemental sulfur or corrosive sulfur compounds will result in deterioration of these metals and cause conductive or …
ASTM D127 – Standard Test Method for Drop Melting Point of Petroleum Wax, Including Petrolatum Description: Significance and Use 5.1 Melting point is a wax property that is of interest to most wax consumers. It can be an indication of the performance properties of the wax. Drop melting point, Test Method D127, is often used to measure …
