ASTM-D3710 › Standard Test Method for Boiling Range Distribution of Gasoline and Gasoline Fractions by Gas Chromatography
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Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the boiling range distribution of gasoline and gasoline components. This test method is applicable to petroleum products and fractions with a final boiling point of 500°F (260°C) or lower as measured by this test method.
1.2 This test method is designed to measure the entire boiling range of gasoline and gasoline components with either high or low Reid vapor pressure and is commonly referred to as gas chromatography (GC) distillation (GCD).
1.3 This test method has not been validated for gasolines containing oxygenated compounds (for example, alcohols or ethers).
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered 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. For specific hazard statements, see Note 9 and 7.2.
Significance and Use
The determination of the boiling range distribution of gasoline by GC distillation provides an insight into the composition of the components from which the gasoline has been blended. This insight also provides essential data necessary to calculate the vapor pressure of gasoline, which has been traditionally determined by Test Method D 323
The GCD method facilitates online controls at the refinery, and its results offer improved means of describing several car performance parameters. These parameters include: (1) car-starting index, (2) vapor-lock index or vapor-liquid ratio, and (3) warm-up index. The car-starting and vapor-lock indexes have been found to be mostly affected by the front end of the Test Method D 86
Keywords
boiling range distribution; gas chromatography; gasoline; gasoline blending component; Automotive engine fuels/oils; Boiling range distribution; Gas chromatography (GC)--petroleum products; Petroleum fractions; ICS Number Code 75.160.20 (Liquid fuels)
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05.01 (Petroleum Products and Lubricants (I): D56 - D3710)
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75.160.20 (Liquid fuels Including gasoline, diesel, kerosene, etc.)
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Document Number
ASTM-D3710-95(2009)
Revision Level
1995 R09 EDITION
Status
Superseded
Modification Type
Replaced
Publication Date
July 15, 2009
Document Type
Test Method
Page Count
12 pages
Committee Number
D02.04.0H