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Significance and Use

This test method is widely used for specification purposes and is considered of value in estimating the oxidation stability of lubricants, especially those that are prone to water contamination. It should be recognized, however, that correlation between results of this method and the oxidation stability of a lubricant in field service may vary markedly with field service conditions and with various lubricants. The precision statement for this method was determined on steam turbine oils.

Note 1Furthermore, in the course of testing a lubricant by this method, other signs of deterioration, such as sludge formation or catalyst coil corrosion, may appear that are not reflected in the calculated oxidation lifetime. The subcommittee responsible for this method is investigating the application of alternative criteria for evaluation of lubricants using this test apparatus. Test Method D4310 is now available for sludge measurement.

1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the evaluation of the oxidation stability of inhibited steam-turbine oils in the presence of oxygen, water, and copper and iron metals at an elevated temperature. This test method is limited to a maximum testing time of 10 000 h. This test method is also used for testing other oils, such as hydraulic oils and circulating oils having a specific gravity less than that of water and containing rust and oxidation inhibitors.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.2.1 Exception The values in parentheses in the figures are provided for information for those using old equipment based on non-SI units.

1.3 WARNING Mercury has been designated by many regulatory agencies as a hazardous material that can cause central nervous system, kidney and liver damage. Mercury, or its vapor, may be hazardous to health and corrosive to materials. Caution should be taken when handling mercury and mercury containing products. See the applicable product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for details and EPA s website http://www.epa.gov/mercury/faq.htm for additional information. Users should be aware that selling mercury and/or mercury containing products into your state or country may be prohibited by law.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific warning statements, see Section 6.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

A510 Specification for General Requirements for Wire Rods and Coarse Round Wire, Carbon Steel

B1 Specification for Hard-Drawn Copper Wire

D664 Test Method for Acid Number of Petroleum Products by Potentiometric Titration

D1193 Specification for Reagent Water

D3244 Practice for Utilization of Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications

D3339 Test Method for Acid Number of Petroleum Products by Semi-Micro Color Indicator Titration

D4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products

D4310 Test Method for Determination of Sludging and Corrosion Tendencies of Inhibited Mineral Oils

D5770 Test Method for Semiquantitative Micro Determination of Acid Number of Lubricating Oils During Oxidation Testing

E1 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers

Energy Institute Standards

British Standard

Keywords

acid number; circulating oils; corrosion; hydraulic oils; inhibited steam-turbine oils; iron-coffer catalyst; metal catalyst; oxidation; oxidation lifetime; oxidation stability; test life; turbine oils; Gas turbine fuel oils; Mineral oils; Oxidative stability ;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 75.080 (Petroleum products in general)

DOI: 10.1520/D0943-04AR10E01

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ASTM D943