ASTM D7667 Standard Test Method for Determination of Corrosiveness to Silver by Automotive Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel - Thin Silver Strip Method
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the corrosiveness to silver by automotive spark-ignition engine fuel (for example, gasoline), as defined by Specification D4814 or similar specifications in other jurisdictions, having a vapor pressure no greater than 124 kPa (18 psi) at 37.8 °C (100 °F) by one of two procedures.
1.1.1 Procedure A - Involves the use of a pressure vessel.
1.1.2 Procedure B - Involves the use of a vented test tube.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
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 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.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D130 Test Method for Corrosiveness to Copper from Petroleum Products by Copper Strip Test
D3241 Test Method for Thermal Oxidation Stability of Aviation Turbine Fuels
D4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
D4177 Practice for Automatic Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
D4814 Specification for Automotive Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel
E1 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers
2.2 Energy Institute Standards:
IP 227 Determination of Corrosiveness to Silver of Aviation Turbine Fuels - Silver Strip Method
2.3 ASTM Adjuncts:
Color standard for tube deposit rating (5 aluminum strips)
3. Terminology
3.1 Abbreviations:
PTFE = polytetrafluoroethylene
PV = pressure vessel
PVP = pressure vessel procedure
SSCD = silver strip centering device
TSMD = temperature sensing and monitoring device
VTTP = vented test tube procedure
