Significance and Use
The presence of trace amounts of hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon monoxide can have deleterious effects in certain processes using hydrocarbon products as feed stock. This test method is suitable for setting specifications, for use as an internal quality control tool and for use in development or research work.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon monoxide in the parts per million volume (ppmv) range in C2 and lighter hydrocarbon products. This test method should be applicable to light hydrocarbons other than ethylene, but the test program did not include them.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 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 some specific hazard statements, see the Annex A1.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately)
The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D2505 Test Method for Ethylene, Other Hydrocarbons, and Carbon Dioxide in High-Purity Ethylene by Gas Chromatography
E260 Practice for Packed Column Gas Chromatography
F307 Practice for Sampling Pressurized Gas for Gas Analysis
Other Standard
CompressedGasAssocia and G-4.1 on the use of oxygen.
Keywords
carbon dioxide; ethane; ethylene; gas chromatography; hydrocarbons; methane; nitrogen; Ethane content; Ethylene; Gas chromatography (GC)--petroleum products; Hydrocarbons--C1-C5 (and lighter); Hydrogen content--petroleum products; Methane content; Nitrogen content--petroleum products; Noncondensable gases; Oxygen content; Carbon monoxide (CO);
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 75.080 (Petroleum products in general)
DOI: 10.1520/D2504-88R10
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