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ASTM D3117 Test Method for Wax Appearance Point of Distillate Fuels
ASTM D3117 Test Method for Wax Appearance Point of Distillate Fuels9. Report9.1 The temperature at which the wax crystals are obviously present is the wax appearance point and is reported to the nearest 0.2°C.10. Precision and Bias10.1 Precision - The precision of this test method obtained by the statistical ...
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ASTM D3117 Test Method for Wax Appearance Point of Distillate Fuels
ASTM D3117 Test Method for Wax Appearance Point of Distillate Fuels8. Procedure8.1 Ensure that the temperature measuring device is in calibration. For liquid-in-glass temperature measuring devices, see the Annex on Calibration in Test Method D445.NOTE 2 - Because ambient temperatures are well above the ...
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ASTM D3117 Test Method for Wax Appearance Point of Distillate Fuels
ASTM D3117 Test Method for Wax Appearance Point of Distillate Fuels6. Apparatus6.1 Specimen Tube - A double-walled (Dewar-type) jacketed tube with dimensions shown in Fig. 1.6.2 Temperature Measuring Device - Liquid-in-glass thermometer conforming to specifications for ASTM Thermometer 62C in accordance ...
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ASTM D3117 Test Method for Wax Appearance Point of Distillate Fuels
ASTM D3117 Test Method for Wax Appearance Point of Distillate Fuels4. Summary of Test Method4.1 A specimen of distillate fuel is cooled under prescribed conditions while being stirred. The temperature at which wax first appears is recorded as the wax appearance point.5. Significance and Use5.1 Wax appearance ...
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ASTM D3117 Test Method for Wax Appearance Point of Distillate Fuels
ASTM D3117 Test Method for Wax Appearance Point of Distillate Fuels1. Scope1.1 This test method covers the detection of wax in burner fuels, diesel fuels, and turbine engine fuels in the range from -26 to +2°C. It is applicable to a dark-colored oil if the stirrer can be seen under illumination.1.2 ...
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ASTM D2569 Standard Test Method for Distillation of Pitch
ASTM D2569 Standard Test Method for Distillation of Pitch10. Report10.1 Report the results of the distillation test as percentages, to the nearest 0.1 %, based on the dry sample weight.11. Precision and Bias11.1 The following criteria shall be used for judging the acceptability of the results (95 % confidence ...
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ASTM D2569 Standard Test Method for Distillation of Pitch
ASTM D2569 Standard Test Method for Distillation of Pitch9. Procedure9.1 Weigh 100 more or less 1 g of the sample into a tared distillation flask. Assemble the apparatus as described in Section 8.9.2 Set the control on the electric heater so that the sample of pitch completely melts, but does not boil, ...
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ASTM D2569 Standard Test Method for Distillation of Pitch
ASTM D2569 Standard Test Method for Distillation of Pitch7. Sample Preparation7.1 Hard Pitch - If the pitch can be crushed at room temperature, prepare a working sample of approximately 150 g by crushing, mixing, and quartering a representative portion of the dry sample. Crushing may be done with a small ...
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ASTM D2569 Standard Test Method for Distillation of Pitch
ASTM D2569 Standard Test Method for Distillation of Pitch5. Apparatus5.1 Flask - A side-arm distillation flask, as shown in Fig. 1, having the following dimensions:5.2 Condenser Tube - A tapered glass condenser, as shown in Fig. 2, having the following dimensions:5.3 Source of Heat - Electric heater, ...
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ASTM D2569 Standard Test Method for Distillation of Pitch
ASTM D2569 Standard Test Method for Distillation of Pitch3. Summary of Test Method3.1 A 100-g sample is distilled from an electrically heated flask in a shield at a designated rate. The weight of distillate fractions at specified temperatures and the time required to collect the main fraction are recorded.4. ...
