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ASTM WK82151

New Test Method for Determination of Fluoride and Glycol Degradation Products by Ion Chromatography

1. Scope

This test method covers the determination of fluoride in engine coolants by high-performance ion chromatography (HPIC). Several glycol degradation products (different carboxylates including, but not limited to, formate and glycolate) can be determined by this test method.

Keywords

fluoride; glycolate; formate; ion chromatography; engine coolant

Rationale

Fluoride-based fluxes used during the brazing of radiators may introduce fluoride ions to cooling systems which can decrease the corrosive protection of coolants. Therefore, it is imperative to have a test method for the determination of fluoride in engine coolants. Several glycol degradation products (different carboxylates including, but not limited to, formate and glycolate) can be analyzed using the same test method. The test method will be used by users and manufacturers of engine coolants.

The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.

Details

Developed by Subcommittee: D15.04

Committee: D15

Staff Manager: Ashley Wiand

Work Item Status

Date Initiated: 06-09-2022

Technical Contact: Elvis Duvnjak

Item: 000

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