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Standard Test Method for Qualitative Analysis for Active Sulfur Species in Fuels and Solvents (Doctor Test)
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Scope
1.1 This test method covers and is intended primarily for the detection of mercaptans in motor fuel, kerosine, and similar petroleum products. This method may also provide information on hydrogen sulfide and elemental sulfur that may be present in these sample types.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
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.
Significance and Use
Sulfur present as mercaptans or as hydrogen sulfide in distillate fuels and solvents can attack many metallic and non-metallic materials in fuel and other distribution systems. A negative result in the doctor test ensures that the concentration of these compounds is insufficient to cause such problems in normal use.
Keywords
doctor test; hydrogen sulfide; kerosine; mercaptans; motor fuel; sulfur; Color--petroleum products; Distillate fuels; Doctor test; Fuel oils; Fuel sulfur; Gaseous fuels; Gasoline; Hydrogen sulfide--petroleum products; Kerosine; Mercaptans; Peroxides; Qualitative analysis/measurement; Solvents; ICS Number Code 75.080 (Petroleum products in general); 75.160.20 (Liquid fuels)
To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:
05.02 (Petroleum Products and Lubricants (II): D3711 - D6122)
To find similar documents by classification:
75.080 (Petroleum products in general)
75.160.20 (Liquid fuels Including gasoline, diesel, kerosene, etc.)
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Document Number
ASTM-D4952-09
Revision Level
2009 EDITION
Status
Superseded
Modification Type
Revision
Publication Date
April 15, 2009
Document Type
Test Method
Page Count
2 pages
Committee Number
D02.03