ASTM D1839 Standard Test Method for Amyl Nitrate in Diesel Fuels
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of 0.1 to 0.5 volume percent amyl nitrate in diesel fuels.
1.2 The preferred units are acceptable metric units.
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.
NOTE 1 - This test method has been used for the determination of hexyl nitrate in diesel fuels, but has not been cooperatively tested for such samples. For the determination of hexyl nitrate, use standards containing nitrate esters of primary hexanol. Use a density of 0.97 in calculating results.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
D4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
