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ASTM D87-07

Standard Test Method for Melting Point of Petroleum Wax (Cooling Curve)

Standard Test Method for Melting Point of Petroleum Wax (Cooling Curve) D0087-07 ASTM|D0087-07|en-US Standard Test Method for Melting Point of Petroleum Wax (Cooling Curve) Standard new BOS Vol. 05.01 Committee D02
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Significance and Use

Melting point (cooling curve) is a test that is 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 occurs with specimens containing appreciable amounts of hydrocarbons that crystallize at the same temperature, giving up heat of fusion, thus temporarily retarding the cooling rate. In general, petroleum waxes with large amounts of non-normal hydrocarbons or with amorphous solid forms will not show the plateau.

Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the melting point (cooling curve) of petroleum wax. It is unsuitable for waxes of the petrolatum group, microcrystalline waxes, or blends of such waxes with paraffin wax or scale wax. Note 1For additional methods used for testing petroleum waxes, see Test Method D 127 and Test Method D 938. Results may differ, depending on the method used. For pharmaceutical petrolatum, Test Method D 127 usually is used.

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1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.

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.

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Book of Standards Volume: 05.01
Developed by Subcommittee: D02.10.0A
Pages: 3
DOI: 10.1520/D0087-07
ICS Code: 75.140