| D 86 |
Distillation at 90% rec., atmospheric |
The D86 Distillation method is a measure of fuel volatility. The appropriate volatility range will assure maximum power output and fuel economy. This method is appropriate for diesel, diesel blends, gasoline, and gasoline blends.
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200 mL |
$61.00 |
| D 93 |
Flash Point, closed cup |
The D93 Flash Point method reports the temperature at which ignitable vapors are produced and is a requirement for safe fuel storage and handling. This method can also be an indirect measure of fuel contamination, i.e. gasoline in diesel.
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200 mL |
$37.00 |
| D 97 |
Pour Point |
The D97 Pour Point method determines approximately the lowest temperature at which a fuel can be pumped. This test is appropriate for materials with freezing points above -52°C
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50 mL |
$53.00 |
| D 130 |
Copper Corrosion at 50°C |
The D130 Copper Strip Corrosion method determines the corrosiveness of the fuel to copper metal and is a general indication of the tendency to cause corrosion of metal surfaces.
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50 mL |
$40.00 |
| D 445 |
Kinematic Viscosity cSt@40°C |
The D445 Kinematic Viscosity method determines the viscosity of the fuel. Fuel that is too low or too high in viscosity will not inject or atomize properly in the cylinder. This can affect fuel economy and possibly cause excessive engine wear over time.
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20 mL |
$42.00 |
| D 482 |
Ash |
The D482 Ash method determines the non-combustible material in a fuel such as metallic deposits. Significant ash content can cause engine deposits and excessive engine wear. The D482 method is appropriate for diesel and diesel blends (B6 to B20); the D874 Sulfated Ash method is appropriate for biodiesel.
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100 mL |
$45.00 |
| D 524 |
Ramsbottom Carbon Residue |
The D524 Ramsbottom Carbon Residue method measures the amount of carbonaceous material after evaporation and pyrolysis of the sample. This will give a relative indication of coke-forming ability. This method is appropriate for diesel and diesel blends.
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120 mL |
$94.00 |
| D 613 |
Cetane Number |
Cetane is a measure of ignition quality for diesel fuels. Higher cetane fuels tend to increase power output and engine efficiency, start easier (especially in colder temperatures), and reduce exhaust smoke and odor. The cetane test is appropriate for diesel, biodiesel, and diesel/biodiesel blends. The D2699 and D2700 RON/MON Octane determination is the appropriate ignition quality test for gasoline-based fuels.
This test is performed by an outside laboratory.
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1000 mL |
$240.00 |
| D 976 |
Cetane Index of Distillate Fuels |
The D976 Calculated Cetane Index is a calculation for estimating the cetane value of distillate fuels. D976 is not valid for biodiesel or diesel blends. D976 can be used as a substitute for the D1319 Hydrocarbon Types method (Aromaticity).
Calculation that requires Density (D 4052) and Distillation (D 86).
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115 mL |
$102.00 |
| D 1796 |
Water and Sediment |
The D1796 Water & Sediment method is used to measure the amount of visible water, sediment, and suspended matter in heavier petroleum products like oil. The D2709 Water & Sediment method is more appropriate for diesel and biodiesel. These methods do not detect entrained water; the D6304 Karl Fischer moisture titration is more suitable for entrained water.
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150 mL |
$37.00 |
| D 2500 |
Cloud Point |
The D2500 Cloud Point method determines the temperature at which fuel particles begin to visibly form a cloud of crystalline fuel molecules, but fuel flow is not yet completely restricted. For diesel and diesel blends, the Cloud Point gives an indication of where the Cold Filter Plug Point (D6371) may be, which is typically only a few degrees lower than the Cloud Point. At the Plug Point temperature, fuel flow is restricted. This test is suitable for biodiesel, diesel, and diesel blends.
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50 mL |
$38.00 |
| D 2709 |
Water and Sediment |
The D2709 Water & Sediment method is used to measure the amount of visible water, sediment, and suspended matter in fuel oils such as diesel and biodiesel. The D1796 Water & Sediment method is more appropriate for heavier petroleum products like oil. These methods do not detect entrained water; the D6304 Karl Fischer moisture titration is more suitable for entrained water.
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150 mL |
$35.00 |
| D 4052 |
Density by Digital Density Meter |
The D4052 Density method measures the density of liquids. Standard density measurements are generally taken at 15.6°C and several measures of density can be obtained. Density is the mass per unit volume of fuel and is typically reported as g/mL. Relative Density and Specific Gravity are the same measurement and is the density of the fuel divided by the density of water at the same temperature. This value is unitless. API gravity is a calculated measure of density where low API indicates a high-density fuel and high API indicates a low-density fuel.
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15 mL |
$26.00 |
| D 4052 |
Specific Gravity (Relative Density) |
The D4052 Density method measures the density of liquids. Standard density measurements are generally taken at 15.6°C and several measures of density can be obtained. Density is the mass per unit volume of fuel and is typically reported as g/mL. Relative Density and Specific Gravity are the same measurement and is the density of the fuel divided by the density of water at the same temperature. This value is unitless. API gravity is a calculated measure of density where low API indicates a high-density fuel and high API indicates a low-density fuel.
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15 mL |
$26.00 |
| D 4052 |
API Gravity |
The D4052 Density method measures the density of liquids. Standard density measurements are generally taken at 15.6°C and several measures of density can be obtained. Density is the mass per unit volume of fuel and is typically reported as g/mL. Relative Density and Specific Gravity are the same measurement and is the density of the fuel divided by the density of water at the same temperature. This value is unitless. API gravity is a calculated measure of density where low API indicates a high-density fuel and high API indicates a low-density fuel.
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15 mL |
$26.00 |
| D 4176 |
Visual Inspection |
The D4176 Visual Inspection provides a visual assessment of fuel quality. Procedure 1 looks for visual evidence of haze, water droplets, and/or sediment. Procedure 2 uses a numerical description for the strength of haze present in the fuel.
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500 mL |
$17.00 |
| D 4737 |
Cetane Index by Four Variable Equation |
The D4737 Cetane Index method uses a 4-variable equation to estimate the cetane value. This method is appropriate for diesel fuels that do not contain a cetane improver. The method is not valid for biodiesel or diesel/biodiesel blends (B6 to B20).
Calculation that requires Density (D 4052) and Distillation (D 86)
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115 mL |
$102.00 |
| D 5453 |
Sulfur |
The D5453 Sulfur method measures the total sulfur content by UV fluorescence. This test is suitable for most liquid hydrocarbons and some solids (i.e. fats and feedstock materials) if they can be dissolved in toluene. This method is not suitable for glycerin.
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20 mL |
$51.00 |
| D 6217 |
Total Particulates (Diesel) |
The D6217 Total Particulates method uses filtration to measure the total contamination by mass in diesel and diesel blends. The D7321 Particulate Contamination method is more suitable for biodiesel (B100). These filtration methods are typically not suitable for gasoline and gasoline blends; the D381 Gum Content is a better method for these fuels.
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500 mL |
$46.00 |
| D 6371 |
Cold Filter Plug Point |
The D6371 Cold Filter Plug Point method measures the temperature at which the fuel has produced enough crystalline structure (freezing) to restrict flow. This test is suitable for biodiesel, diesel, and diesel blends.
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50 mL |
$44.00 |
| D 6974 |
Microbial Count (Proc. C) |
The D6974 Microbial Content method gives an approximation for the bacterial and mycological (molds and fungi) content of the fuel. The D6304 KF Moisture content along with the Microbial content can provide a very useful snapshot of fuel quality. This method is not routinely used for gasoline or gasoline blends due to the general inability for microbes to grow successfully in these fuels.
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500 mL |
$56.00 |
| D 7371 |
Biodiesel Content in Diesel, % (v/v) |
The D7371 Biodiesel Content method determines the percent volume of biodiesel in a diesel/biodiesel blend. This test is different than the EN 14103 FAME method which determines the % mass of methyl esters in a B100 product.
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10 mL |
$33.00 |
| D 7872 (m) |
Polymer Content by Gel Permeation Chromatography |
The D7872m Polymer Content by Gel Permeation Chromatography is a slightly modified method for determining the polymer content of liquid fuels. Polymers are commonly found in pipeline additives and cold-flow additives and, when in excess, can cause issues like filter plugging.
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10 mL |
$200.00 |
| D 6304 |
KF Moisture (Coulometric) |
The D6304 Coulometric KF Moisture method measures the level of moisture entrained in a fuel sample by Karl Fischer titration. This test is very sensitive and can detect water in the low ppm (parts per million) range. For ethanol and ethanol blends, or samples expected to contain higher amounts of water, the E203 Volumetric KF Moisture method is more appropriate.
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5 mL |
$42.00 |
| EN 15751 |
Oxidation Stability |
The EN 15751 Oxidation Stability method gives a relative measure of fuel stability. The test is commonly used for B100 products but is valid for diesel blends containing at least 2 % biodiesel.
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20 mL |
$56.00 |
| In-House |
Mass Spectrometry |
Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) can be used to identify unknown compounds or to give a more detailed look at the composition of a fuel product or feedstock material. This instrument has been especially useful for analyzing filter residue from plugged filters or analyzing fuel samples that may have been adulterated (vandalized).
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10 mL |
$130.00 |