ASTM D971 - 12 Standard Test Method for Interfacial Tension of Oil Against Water by the Ring Method

ASTM D971 - 12

Standard Test Method for Interfacial Tension of Oil Against Water by the Ring Method

Active Standard ASTM D971 | Developed by Subcommittee: D27.07

Book of Standards Volume: 10.03

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Significance and Use

4.1 Interfacial tension measurements on electrical insulating oils provide a sensitive means of detecting small amounts of soluble polar contaminants and products of oxidation. A high value for new mineral insulating oil indicates the absence of most undesirable polar contaminants. The test is frequently applied to service-aged oils as an indication of the degree of deterioration.

1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the interfacial tension between mineral oil and water, under non-equilibrium conditions.

1.2 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

D117 Guide for Sampling, Test Methods, and Specifications for Electrical Insulating Oils of Petroleum Origin

D923 Practices for Sampling Electrical Insulating Liquids

D2285 Test Method for Interfacial Tension of Electrical Insulating Oils of Petroleum Origin Against Water by the Drop-Weight Method

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 75.100 (Lubricants, industrial oils and related products)

UNSPSC Code

UNSPSC Code 15121505(Transformer oil or insulating oil)

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DOI: 10.1520/D0971-12

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ASTM D971-12, Standard Test Method for Interfacial Tension of Oil Against Water by the Ring Method, ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, 2012, www.astm.org