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  • ASTM D4715 Test Method for Coking Value of Tar and Pitch (Alcan) ASTM D4715 Test Method for Coking Value of Tar and Pitch (Alcan)1. Scope1.1 This test method covers the determination of the coking value of tar and pitch having an ash content not over 0.5 %, as determined by Test Method D2415.1.2 Coking values by this test method are higher than those obtained by Test ...
  • ASTM D3944 Test Method for Solidification Point of Petroleum Wax ASTM D3944 Test Method for Solidification Point of Petroleum Wax8. Report8.1 Report the solidification point to the nearest 0.1°C.9. Precision and Bias9.1 The precision of this test method as determined by statistical examination of interlaboratory results is as follows:9.1.1 Repeatability - The difference ...
  • ASTM D3944 Test Method for Solidification Point of Petroleum Wax ASTM D3944 Test Method for Solidification Point of Petroleum Wax7. Procedure7.1 Calibrate the recorder at least every 60 days when in frequent use (see Annex A1).7.2 Obtain a wax sample representative of the material to be tested.7.3 Using a balance accurate to at least 1 mg, weight 50 + 5 mg of sample ...
  • ASTM D3944 Test Method for Solidification Point of Petroleum Wax ASTM D3944 Test Method for Solidification Point of Petroleum Wax6. Apparatus6.1 Thermocouple, with an iron-constantan junction.6.2 Recorder capable of recording voltage and equipped with a time-base module. The recorder should have the following minimum specifications:6.2.1 Span, 0 to 10 mV or other ...
  • ASTM D3944 Test Method for Solidification Point of Petroleum Wax ASTM D3944 Test Method for Solidification Point of Petroleum Wax4. Summary of Test Method4.1 A 50-mg sample of wax is placed in a test tube at ambient temperature and heated above the solidification point of the wax sample. A thermocouple probe, attached to a recorder, is inserted into the wax sample, ...
  • ASTM D3944 Test Method for Solidification Point of Petroleum Wax ASTM D3944 Test Method for Solidification Point of Petroleum Wax1. Scope1.1 This test method describes a procedure for rapidly determining the solidification point of petroleum wax.NOTE 1 - This test method is also applicable to similar materials such as synthetic waxes but the precision may vary.1.2 ...
  • ASTM D3735 Standard Specification for VM&P Naphthas ASTM D3735 Standard Specification for VM&P Naphthas6. Test Method6.1 The properties enumerated in this specification shall be determined in accordance with the following ASTM test methods:6.1.1 Aromatics - Test Method D1319 may be used to measure total aromatics content. Test Methods D3257 should ...
  • ASTM D3735 Standard Specification for VM&P Naphthas ASTM D3735 Standard Specification for VM&P Naphthas3. Classification3.1 VM&P naphthas shall be of the following types, as specified:3.1.1 Type I - Regular.3.1.2 Type II - High flash.3.1.3 Type III - Odorless.3.1.4 Type IV - Low aromatics.4. Properties4.1 The physical and chemical properties of ...
  • ASTM D3735 Standard Specification for VM&P Naphthas ASTM D3735 Standard Specification for VM&P Naphthas1. Scope1.1 This specification covers four types of moderately volatile hydrocarbon solvents, mainly aliphatic in composition and normally petroleum distillates. These solvents are used primarily by the coatings industry and are commonly referred ...
  • ASTM D3734 Standard Specification for High-Flash Aromatic Naphthas ASTM D3734 Standard Specification for High-Flash Aromatic Naphthas6. Test Methods6.1 The properties enumerated in this specification shall be determined in accordance with the following ASTM test methods (see Guide D268):6.1.1 Aromatics - Test Method D1319.6.1.2 Color - Test Method D156 (Saybolt color) ...