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Description / Abstract:
This test method covers the determination of the boiling range
distribution of petroleum products and biodiesel formulations, B5,
B10, and B20. It is applicable to petroleum distillates having a
final boiling point not greater than 538 °C or lower at atmospheric
pressure as measured by this test method. The difference between
the initial boiling point and the final boiling point shall be
greater than 55 °C.
The test method is not applicable for analysis of petroleum
distillates containing low molecular weight components (for example
naphthas, reformates, gasolines, full range crude oils). Materials
containing heterogeneous mixtures (for example, alcohols, ethers,
acids or esters, except biodiesels) or residue are not to be
analyzed by this test method. See Test Methods D3710, D7096, D6352,
or D7169.
This test method uses the principles of simulated distillation
methodology. This test method uses gas chromatographic components
that allow the entire analysis from sample to sample to occur in 5
min or less. In these instruments the column is heated directly at
rates 10 to 15 times that of a conventional gas chromatograph and
thus the analysis time is reduced from sample to sample.
The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No
other units of measurement are included in this standard.
Exception—Appendix X1 includes temperatures in
Fahrenheit for information only.
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.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this
standard