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  • ASTM D1740 Test Method for Luminometer Numbers of Aviation Turbine Fuels ASTM D1740 Test Method for Luminometer Numbers of Aviation Turbine Fuels9. Procedure9.1 Introduce 20 mL of tetralin at room temperature into the clean dry sample holder. Place the wick tube into the top of the sample holder and screw tight. Run a small wooden applicator stick into the air vent hole in ...
  • ASTM D1740 Test Method for Luminometer Numbers of Aviation Turbine Fuels ASTM D1740 Test Method for Luminometer Numbers of Aviation Turbine Fuels8. Preparation of Apparatus8.1 Cleaning the Lamp - Before each test, clean the top and inside of the wick guide (in the lamp body) with acetone (Warning - Extremely flammable. Vapors may cause flash fire. See A1.3.) using a small ...
  • ASTM D1740 Test Method for Luminometer Numbers of Aviation Turbine Fuels ASTM D1740 Test Method for Luminometer Numbers of Aviation Turbine Fuels6. Apparatus6.1 ASTM-CRC Luminometer, shown schematically in Fig. 1, consisting of three main parts:6.1.1 A small wick-type lamp in which the sample is burned,6.1.2 An optical filter and photocell circuit which indicates the intensity ...
  • ASTM D1740 Test Method for Luminometer Numbers of Aviation Turbine Fuels ASTM D1740 Test Method for Luminometer Numbers of Aviation Turbine Fuels4. Summary of Test Method4.1 The luminometer number of a fuel is determined by burning the fuel in the ASTM-CRC Luminometer lamp and obtaining a curve of flame radiation, as measured by an optical filter and photo cell unit against ...
  • ASTM D1740 Test Method for Luminometer Numbers of Aviation Turbine Fuels ASTM D1740 Test Method for Luminometer Numbers of Aviation Turbine Fuels1. Scope1.1 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 ...
  • ASTM D1832 Standard Test Method for Peroxide Number of Petroleum Wax ASTM D1832 Standard Test Method for Peroxide Number of Petroleum Wax9. Precision and Bias9.1 The following criteria should be used for judging the acceptability of results (95 % confidence):9.1.1 Repeatability - The difference between two test results, obtained by the same operator with the same apparatus ...
  • ASTM D1832 Standard Test Method for Peroxide Number of Petroleum Wax ASTM D1832 Standard Test Method for Peroxide Number of Petroleum Wax7. Procedure7.1 Melt a representative portion of wax sample on a water bath or in an oven. Do not heat above 150°F (65.6°C) or more than 20°F (11°C) above the congealing point as excessive heating may change the peroxide content.7.2 ...
  • ASTM D1832 Standard Test Method for Peroxide Number of Petroleum Wax ASTM D1832 Standard Test Method for Peroxide Number of Petroleum Wax5. Apparatus5.1 Iodine Flask, borosilicate glass, 250-mL capacity, glass-stoppered.6. Reagents and Materials6.1 Purity of Reagents - Reagent grade chemicals shall be used in all tests. Unless otherwise indicated, it is intended that ...
  • ASTM D1832 Standard Test Method for Peroxide Number of Petroleum Wax ASTM D1832 Standard Test Method for Peroxide Number of Petroleum Wax3. Summary of Test Method3.1 A quantity of sample is dissolved in carbon tetrachloride and acidified with acetic acid solution. A solution of potassium iodide is added and, after a reaction period, the solution is titrated with sodium ...
  • ASTM D1832 Standard Test Method for Peroxide Number of Petroleum Wax ASTM D1832 Standard Test Method for Peroxide Number of Petroleum Wax1. Scope1.1 This test method covers the determination of the peroxide number of petroleum wax.1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the ...