ASTM D473

A knowledge of the sediment content of crude oils and fuel oils is important both to the operation of refining and the buying or selling of these commodities.

1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of sediment in crude oils and fuel oils by extraction with toluene. The precision applies to a range of sediment levels from 0.01 to 0.40 % mass, although higher levels may be determined. Note 1 - Precision on recycled oils and crank case oils is unknown and additional testing is required to determine that precision.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given 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. For specific warning statements, see 5.1.1.6 and 6.1.

2. Referenced Documents

D4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
D4177 Practice for Automatic Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
D5854 Practice for Mixing and Handling of Liquid Samples of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
5272 Toluene for industrial use-Specifications
Chapter 8.1 Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products (ASTM Practice D4057)
Chapter 8.2 Automatic Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products (ASTM Practice D4177)
Chapter 8.3 Mixing and Handling of Liquid Samples of Petroleum and Petroleum Products (ASTM Practice D5854)

Index Terms

crude oil; extraction; fuel oil; sampling; sediment; ICS Number Code 75.040; 75.160.20; 75.040; 75.160.20

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