ASTM-D6481 › Historical Revision Information
Standard Test Method for Determination of Phosphorus, Sulfur, Calcium, and Zinc in Lubrication Oils by Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy
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Scope
1.1 This test method covers the quantitative determination of additive elements in unused lubricating oils, as shown in .
1.2 This test method is limited to the use of energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) spectrometers employing an X-ray tube for excitation in conjunction with the ability to separate the signals of adjacent elements.
1.3 This test method uses interelement correction factors calculated from empirical calibration data.
1.4 This test method is not suitable for the determination of magnesium and copper at the concentrations present in lubricating oils.
1.5 This test method excludes lubricating oils that contain chlorine or barium as an additive element.
1.6 This test method can be used by persons who are not skilled in X-ray spectrometry. It is intended to be used as a routine test method for production control analysis.
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 to use.
Significance and Use
Some oils are formulated with organo-metallic additives, which act, for example, as detergents, antioxidants, and antiwear agents. Some of these additives contain one or more of these elements: calcium, phosphorus, sulfur, and zinc. This test method provides a means of determining the concentrations of these elements, which in turn provides an indication of the additive content of these oils.
This test method is primarily intended to be used at a manufacturing location for monitoring of additive elements in lubricating oils. It can also be used in central and research laboratories.
Keywords
additive elements; additives; calcium; energy dispersive; lubricating oils; phosphorus; spectrometry; sulfur; X ray; zinc
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Document Number
ASTM-D6481-99(2004)
Revision Level
1999 R04 EDITION
Status
Superseded
Modification Type
Reapproval
Publication Date
May 1, 2004
Document Type
Test Method
Page Count
5 pages
Committee Number
D02.03