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  • Karl Fischer Method of Moisture Analysis Karl Fisher Titration is a technique for the determination of moisture content. The technique was developed by a chemist named Karl Fischer. It is based on a reagent which reacts with water and converts the water into a non conductive chemical. Karl Fisher provides for the specific detection of water. ...
  • Petroleum Products Pour Point The pour point of petroleum product is the lowest temperature at which the petroleum product is able to flow. The lower pour point, the better low temperature fluidity of petroleum products. The pour point is showed by ℃.
  • Manually Operated Grease Worker Hand lever operated grease working machine (grease worker) is designed for short duration "worked penetration" tests on lubricating greases. Consists of one steel ASTM grease worker with hand lever mechanism mounted on a sturdy steel base. Spring loaded tightening clamps hold grease worker securely on ...
  • Definition of surface tension Surface tension is a contractive tendency of the surface of a liquid that allows it to resist an external force. It is revealed, for example, in the floating of some objects on the surface of water, even though they are denser than water, and in the ability of some insects (e.g. water striders) to run ...
  • Total Acid Number - ASTM D644 ASTM D644 is the test method for monitoring the degradation acid content of in-service oil. The acid number test method is performed by diluting the sample with a mixed solvent in a reaction beaker. While mixing, potassium hydroxide is titrated to chemically react with acidic components in the sample. ...
  • Total Base Number (TBN) - ASTM D2896 The two most common ASTM test methods for testing base number - ASTM D2896 and ASTM D4739. ASTM D2896 measures both detergents and dispersants and is the preferred base number test method for new (unused) engine oils. ASTM D4739 measures detergents and is the preferred base number test method for in-service ...
  • Base number of diesel engine Testing a lubricant's base number measures its alkaline reserve - or its ability to neutralize degradation acids. Although viscosity is most important, base number determines an oil's suitability for continued use and is critical to safely extending drain intervals. A decrease in base number is typically ...
  • Total Base Number (TBN) Total Base Number(TBN) is a measure of reserve alkaline additives put into lubricants to neutralize acids, to retard oxidation and corrosion, enhance lubricity, improve viscosity characteristic and reduce the tendency of sludge buildup. Simply put, it is a test to measure the ability to neutralize corrosive ...
  • Using conditions of Acid Number Tester KL632 1. Environmental temperature : 20℃ - 40℃2. Relative humidity : < 75%3. Concentration of neutral fluid: 0.02-0.03mol/L (Test oil type pH value < 0.01mgKOH/g) 0.03-0.05mol/L (Test oil type pH value > 0.01mgKOH/g)
  • Color Determination Methods Tristimulus MethodCovers the automatic determination of the color according to ASTM & Saybolt Color Scale Method ASTM ColorFor a wide range of petroleum products, including lubricating oils, heating oils, diesel oils, insulating oils etc. Saybolt ColorFor colorless to slightly yellowish petroleum ...