ASTM D1555

This test method is suitable for use in calculating weights and volumes of the products outlined in Section 1. The information presented can be used for determining quantities of the above-stated aromatic hydrocarbons in tanks, shipping containers, etc.

1. Scope

1.1 This standard is for use in calculating the weight and volume of benzene, toluene, mixed xylenes, styrene, ortho-xylene, meta-xylene, para-xylene, cumene, ethylbenzene, 300 to 350F and 350 to 400F aromatic hydrocarbons, and cyclohexane. A method is given for calculating the volume at 60F from an observed volume at tF. lists the density in pounds per gallon at 60F for high purity chemicals.

1.2 Calculated results shall be rounded off in accordance with the rounding-off method of Practice E 29.

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

D1217 Test Method for Density and Relative Density (Specific Gravity) of Liquids by Bingham Pycnometer
D3505 Test Method for Density or Relative Density of Pure Liquid Chemicals
D4052 Test Method for Density and Relative Density of Liquids by Digital Density Meter
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
American Petroleum Society Research Project 44
Patterson, J. B., and Morris, E. C., , 31, 1994, pp. 277-288
TRC Thermodynamic Tables-Hydrocarbons, NSRDS-NIST 75-121, Supplement No. 121, April 30, 2001

Index Terms

aromatic; benzene; calculation; conversion; cumene; density; ethylbenzene; in air; in vacuo; m-xylene; mixed xylene; o-xylene; p-xylene; specific gravity; styrene; 300 to 350°F aromatic hydrocarbons; 350 to 400°F aromatic hydrocarbons; toluene; volume; weight; ICS Number Code 71.080.15

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