1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the procedure for determining the oxidative properties of hydrocarbons by differential scanning calorimetry or pressure differential scanning calorimetry and is applicable to hydrocarbons that oxidize exothermically in their analyzed form.

1.2 Computer or electronic-based instruments, techniques or data treatment equivalent to this test method may also be used.

Note 1--Since all electronic data treatments are not equivalent, the user shall verify equivalency to this method.

1.3 Test Method A --A differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) is used at ambient pressure, for example, about 100 kPa of oxygen.

1.4 Test Method B -- A pressure DSC (PDSC) is used at high pressure, for example, 3.5 MPa (500 psig) oxygen.

1.5 SI values are the standard.

1.6 This test method is related to ISO 11357-6 but is different in technical content.

1.7 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. Specific precautionary statements are given in Note 2 and Note 13.

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

D3350 Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Pipe and Fittings Materials

D3895 Test Method for Oxidative-Induction Time of Polyolefins by Differential Scanning Calorimetry

D4565 Test Methods for Physical and Environmental Performance Properties of Insulations and Jackets for Telecommunications Wire and Cable

D5482 Test Method for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Mini Method--Atmospheric)

D5885 Test Method for Oxidative Induction Time of Polyolefin Geosynthetics by High-Pressure Differential Scanning Calorimetry

D6186 Test Method for Oxidation Induction Time of Lubricating Oils by Pressure Differential Scanning Calorimetry (PDSC)

E473 Terminology Relating to Thermal Analysis and Rheology

E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

E967 Test Method for Temperature Calibration of Differential Scanning Calorimeters and Differential Thermal Analyzers

E1860 Test Method for Elapsed Time Calibration of Thermal Analyzers

Other Standards

Keywords

differential scanning calorimetry; hydrocarbons; isothermal temperature; oxidation; oxidation induction time; oxidative stability; pressure differential scanning calorimetry; Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC); Hydrocarbons; Isothermal conditions/testing; Oxidation induction time (OIT); Oxidation testing--petroleum products; Pressure differential scanning calorimetry (PDSC)

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 71.080.01 (Organic chemicals in general)

DOI: 10.1520/E1858-97

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