The pour point of a petroleum specimen is an index of the lowest temperature of its utility for certain applications.

1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers and is intended for use on any petroleum product. A procedure suitable for black specimens, cylinder stock, and nondistillate fuel oil is described in 8.8. The cloud point procedure formerly part of this test method now appears as Test Method D 2500.

1.2 Currently there is no ASTM test method for automated Test Method D 97 pour point measurements.

1.3 Several ASTM test methods offering alternative procedures for determining pour points using automatic apparatus are available. None of them share the same designation number as Test Method D 97. When an automatic instrument is used, the ASTM test method designation number specific to the technique shall be reported with the results. A procedure for testing the pour point of crude oils is described in Test Method D 5853.

1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.5 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 (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

Energy Institute Standards

Keywords

petroleum products; pour point: Electrical insulating petroleum products; Flow and flow rate--petroleum products; Fuel oils; Lubricating oils; Nondistillate fuel oil; Petroleum oils; Pour point--petroleum products; Temperature tests--petroleum products;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 75.080 (Petroleum products in general)

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