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METHYL TERT-BUTYL ETHER IN GASOLINE BY GC: D4815
METHYL TERT-BUTYL ETHER IN GASOLINE BY GC: D4815EXPLANATIONEthers, alcohols, and other oxygenates can be added to gasoline to increase octane number and to reduce emissions. Type and concentration of various oxygenates are specified and regulated to ensure acceptable commercial gasoline quality. Drivability, ...
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METHYL TERT-BUTYL ETHER BY GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY: D5441
METHYL TERT-BUTYL ETHER BY GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY: D5441EXPLANATIONThe presence of impurities in methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) can have a deleterious effect upon the value of MTBE as a gasoline additive. Oxygenates and olefins if present are of primary concern. This test method provides for the determination ...
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MOISTURE OF GREEN PETROLEUM COKE: D4931
MOISTURE OF GREEN PETROLEUM COKE: D4931EXPLANATIONMoisture adds weight to coke and serves no useful purpose. Acknowledgement of moisture is thus important in the purchase and sale of green petroleum coke. This test method covers both the preparation procedure for samples containing free water, and the ...
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MOISTURE CORROSION RESISTANCE OF AUTOMOTIVE GEAR LUBRICANTS: D7038
MOISTURE CORROSION RESISTANCE OF AUTOMOTIVE GEAR LUBRICANTS: D7038EXPLANATIONThis test simulates a type of severe field service in which corrosion-promoting moisture in the form of condensed water vapor accumulates in the axle assembly. This may happen as a result of volume expansion and contraction ...
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MOLECULAR WEIGHT OF PETROLEUM OILS: D2502
MOLECULAR WEIGHT OF PETROLEUM OILS: D2502EXPLANATIONThis test method calculates molecular weight of petroleum oils from kinematic viscosity measurements at 100 and 210° F. It is applicable to samples with molecular weights in the range from 250 to 700 and is intended for use with average petroleum fractions. ...
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MOLECULAR WEIGHT OF HYDROCARBONS: D2503
MOLECULAR WEIGHT OF HYDROCARBONS: D2503EXPLANATIONMolecular weight is a fundamental physical constant that can be used in conjunction with other physical properties to characterize pure hydrocarbons and their mixtures. A knowledge of molecular weight is necessary for the application of a number of correlative ...
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MOLECULAR WEIGHT OF LUBRICATING OILS: D2878
MOLECULAR WEIGHT OF LUBRICATING OILS: D2878EXPLANATIONThis test method provides a calculation routine for converting data obtained by Test Method D972 to apparent vapor pressure and molecular weight. This test method is applicable to petroleum based and synthetic ester lubricating oils at temperatures ...
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TRACE METHANOL IN PROPYLENE CONCENTRATES BY GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY: D4864
TRACE METHANOL IN PROPYLENE CONCENTRATES BY GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY: D4864EXPLANATIONMethanol is a common impurity in propylene. It can have a deleterious effect on various processes that use propylene as a feedstock. The range of this method is approximately 4 to 40 mg/kg.TEST SUMMARYA known weight of water ...
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METHANOL IN CRUDE OILS BY MULTI-DIMENSIONAL GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY: D7059
METHANOL IN CRUDE OILS BY MULTI-DIMENSIONAL GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY: D7059EXPLANATIONMethanol is used in production of crude oils to prevent formation of gas hydrates. The presence of residual methanol in crude oils can lead to costly problems in refinery operations. This method uses direct injection multidimensional ...
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METALS IN LUBRICATING OILS BY ENERGY DISPERSIVE X-RAY FLUORESCENCE SPECTROSCOPY:
METALS IN LUBRICATING OILS BY ENERGY DISPERSIVE X-RAY FLUORESCENCE SPECTROSCOPY: D6481EXPLANATIONSome oils are formulated with organo-metallic additives, which act, for example, as detergents, antioxidants, and antiwear agents. Some of these additives contain one or more of these elements: calcium, phosphorus, ...
