ASTM D873-99a
Historical Standard: ASTM D873-99a Standard Test Method for Oxidation Stability of Aviation Fuels (Potential Residue Method)
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ASTM D873
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the tendency of aviation reciprocating, turbine, and jet engine fuels to form gum and deposits under accelerated aging conditions.
Note 1-This test method is not intended for determining the stability of fuel components, particularly those with a high percentage of low boiling unsaturated compounds, as these may cause explosive conditions within the apparatus. Note 2-For the measurement of the oxidation stability (induction period) of motor gasoline, refer to Test Method D525.1.2 The accepted SI unit of pressure is the kilo pascal (kPa); pound per square inch (psi) values are provided in parentheses for information.
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.
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
D381 Test Method for Gum Content in Fuels by Jet Evaporation
D525 Test Method for Oxidation Stability of Gasoline (Induction Period Method)
D4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
D5452 Test Method for Particulate Contamination in Aviation Fuels by Laboratory Filtration
E1 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers
Keywords
aviation fuels; gum (insoluble, soluble, potential); oxidation stability; potential residue; total potential residue;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 75.160.20 (Liquid fuels)
DOI: 10.1520/D0873-99A
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