ASTM D1838 Test Method for Copper Strip Corrosion by Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gases
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the detection of the presence of components in liquefied petroleum gases which can be corrosive to copper.
NOTE 1 - For an equivalent copper strip test applicable to less volatile petroleum products, see Test Method D130.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 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 7.1, 10.3.1, and Annex A1.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D130 Test Method for Corrosiveness to Copper from Petroleum Products by Copper Strip Test
D1265 Practice for Sampling Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gases, Manual Method
D3700 Practice for Obtaining LPG Samples Using a Floating Piston Cylinder
2.2 ASTM Adjuncts:
ADJD0130, ASTM Copper Strip Corrosion Standard for Petroleum
3. Terminology
3.1 Abbreviations:
3.1.1 CAMI - Coated Abrasives Manufacturers Institute
3.1.2 FEPA - Federation ofEuropean Producers Association
