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RUST PREVENTING CHARACTERISTIC OF MINERAL OILS: ASTM D665
RUST PREVENTING CHARACTERISTIC OF MINERAL OILS: ASTM D665(Equivalent Test Methods: IP 135, ISO 7120, DIN 51585, JIS K 2510, and AFNOR T60-151)EXPLANATIONIn many instances, such as in the gears of a steam turbine, water can become mixed with the lubricant, and rusting of ferrous parts can occur. This ...
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RUST PREVENTIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF ENGINE OILS: ASTM D6557
RUST PREVENTIVE CHARACTERISTICS OF ENGINE OILS: ASTM D6557EXPLANATIONThis bench test method was designed as a replacement for Test Method ASTM D5844 which was designed to measure the ability of an engine oil to protect valve train components against rusting or corrosion under low temperature, short trip ...
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ROLL STABILITY OF LUBRICATING GREASES: ASTM D1831
ROLL STABILITY OF LUBRICATING GREASES: ASTM D1831EXPLANATIONAlthough this test is widely used for specification purposes, the significance of roll stability test has not been determined. The changes in worked penetration of a grease after rolling are believed to be a measure of its shear stability, under ...
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RESIDUES IN LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES: ASTM D2158
RESIDUES IN LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES: ASTM D2158EXPLANATIONControl over the residue content (required by Specification ASTM D1835) is of considerable importance in the end-set applications of LPG. In liquid feed systems the residues may lead to troublesome deposits and, in vapor offtake systems, residues ...
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REFRACTIVE INDEX OF VISCOUS MATERIALS: ASTM D1747
REFRACTIVE INDEX OF VISCOUS MATERIALS: ASTM D1747EXPLANATIONRefractive index is a fundamental physical property that can be used in conjunction with other properties to characterize pure hydrocarbons and their mixtures. The use of refractive index in correlative methods for the determination of the gross ...
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REFRACTIVE INDEX OF HYDROCARBON LIQUIDS: ASTM D1218
REFRACTIVE INDEX OF HYDROCARBON LIQUIDS: ASTM D1218(Equivalent Test Methods: ISO 5661 and DIN 51423 T2)EXPLANATIONRefractive index and refractive dispersion are fundamental physical properties which can be used in conjunction with other properties to characterize pure hydrocarbons and their mixtures. ...
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RED DYE CONCENTRATION AND ESTIMATION OF SAYBOLT COLOR OF AVIATION TURBINE FUELS
RED DYE CONCENTRATION AND ESTIMATION OF SAYBOLT COLOR OF AVIATION TURBINE FUELS AND KEROSENE: ASTM D7058EXPLANATIONIn the United States, high-sulfur content distillate products and diesel fuel used for off-road purposes, other than aviation turbine fuel are required to contain red dye. A similar dye ...
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RED DYE CONCENTRATION AND ESTIMATION OF ASTM COLOR OF DIESEL FUEL AND HEATING OI
RED DYE CONCENTRATION AND ESTIMATION OF ASTM COLOR OF DIESEL FUEL AND HEATING OIL: ASTM D6756EXPLANATIONIn the United States, high sulfur content (as defined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) middle distillate products and diesel fuel used for off-road purposes, other than aviation turbine ...
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RAMSBOTTOM CARBON RESIDUE: ASTM D524
RAMSBOTTOM CARBON RESIDUE: ASTM D524(Equivalent Test Methods: IP 14, ISO 4262, and AFNOR T60-117)EXPLANATIONThe carbon residue value of burner fuel serves as a rough approximation of the tendency of the fuel to form deposits in vaporizing pot- and sleeve-type burners. Similarly, provided alkyl nitrates ...
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QUINOLINE INSOLUBLE IN TAR AND PITCH BY PRESSURE FILTRATION: ASTM D4746
QUINOLINE INSOLUBLE IN TAR AND PITCH BY PRESSURE FILTRATION: ASTM D4746TEST SUMMARYThe sample is digested in hot quinoline and filtered through a heated pressure filter. The insoluble material is washed with hot, fresh quinoline and with cold acetone, dried and weighed.TEST PRECISIONRepeatability: 0.2 ...
