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MISTING PROPERTIES OF LUBRICATING FLUIDS: ASTM D3705
MISTING PROPERTIES OF LUBRICATING FLUIDS: ASTM D3705EXPLANATIONThis test provides a guide for evaluating the misting properties of oils used in industrial mist lubrication systems. The degree of correlation between this test and service performance has not been fully determined. This test method should ...
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MERCAPTAN SULFUR IN PETROLEUM PRODUCTS: ASTM D3227
MERCAPTAN SULFUR IN PETROLEUM PRODUCTS: ASTM D3227(Equivalent Test Methods: IP 342, ISO 3012, JIS K 2276, and AFNOR M07-022)EXPLANATIONMercaptan sulfur has an objectionable odor, an adverse effect on fuel system elastomers, and is corrosive to fuel system components. This test method covers the determination ...
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DROP MELTING POINT OF PETROLEUM WAX: ASTM D127
DROP MELTING POINT OF PETROLEUM WAX: ASTM D127(Equivalent Test Methods: IP 133 and ISO 6244)EXPLANATIONDrop melting point test method is often used to measure the melting characteristics of petrolatums and other high viscosity petroleum waxes.TEST SUMMARYSpecimens are deposited on two thermometer bulbs ...
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MELTING POINT OF PETROLEUM WAX: ASTM D87
MELTING POINT OF PETROLEUM WAX: ASTM D87(Equivalent Test Methods: IP 55, ISO 3841, and DIN 51570)EXPLANATIONMelting point (cooling curve) is a test widely used by wax suppliers and consumers. It is particularly applied to petroleum waxes that are rather highly paraffinic or crystalline in nature. A plateau ...
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MANGANESE IN GASOLINE BY AAS: ASTM D3831
MANGANESE IN GASOLINE BY AAS: ASTM D3831EXPLANATIONCertain organo-manganese compounds act as anti-knock agents when added to gasoline, usually as methylcyclo-pentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT). This test method covers the determination of total manganese content of gasoline in the concentration ...
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LUMINOMETER NUMBERS OF AVIATION TURBINE FUELS: ASTM D1740
LUMINOMETER NUMBERS OF AVIATION TURBINE FUELS: ASTM D1740EXPLANATIONThis test method provides an indication of the relative radiation emitted by the combustion products of gas turbine fuels from a diffusion flame. The radiation level is expressed as luminometer number, which is related to the hydrocarbon ...
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LUBRICITY OF DIESEL FUELS BY HIGH-FREQUENCY RECIPROCATING RIG (HFRR): ASTM D6079
LUBRICITY OF DIESEL FUELS BY HIGH-FREQUENCY RECIPROCATING RIG (HFRR): ASTM D6079EXPLANATIONDiesel fuel injection equipment has some reliance on lubricating properties of the diesel fuel. Shortened life of engine components such as diesel fuel injection pumps and injectors, has sometimes been ascribed ...
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LUBRICITY OF AVIATION TURBINE FUELS: ASTM D5001
LUBRICITY OF AVIATION TURBINE FUELS: ASTM D5001EXPLANATIONWear due to excessive friction resulting in shortened life of engine components such as fuel pumps and fuel controls have sometimes been ascribed to lack of lubricity in an aviation fuel. The relationship of test results to aviation fuel system ...
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LUBRICATING GREASES ANALYSIS: ASTM D128
LUBRICATING GREASES ANALYSIS: ASTM D128These test methods cover conventional greases that consist essentially of petroleum oil and soap. Thus these test methods are applicable to many but not all greases. Composition should not be considered as having any direct bearing on service performance unless ...
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LOW TEMPERATURE FLUIDITY AND APPEARANCE OF HYDRAULIC FLUIDS: ASTM D6351
LOW TEMPERATURE FLUIDITY AND APPEARANCE OF HYDRAULIC FLUIDS: ASTM D6351EXPLANATIONThe temperature at which a lubricant remains fluid and homogenous after seven days is an index of its ability to withstand prolonged exposure to cold temperatures. Quick cool, short term tests such as Test Methods ASTM ...
