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Standard Test Method for Determination of Copper in Jet Fuels by Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrometry
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Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of copper in jet fuels in the range of 5 to 100 μg/kg using graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry. Copper contents above 100 μg/kg may be determined by sample dilution with kerosine to bring the copper level into the aforementioned method range. When sample dilution is used, the precision statements do not apply.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as 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
At high temperatures aviation turbine fuels can oxidize and produce insoluble deposits that are detrimental to aircraft propulsion systems. Very low copper concentrations (in excess of 50 μg/kg) can significantly accelerate this thermal instability of aviation turbine fuel. Naval shipboard aviation fuel delivery systems contain copper-nickel piping, which can increase copper levels in the fuel. This test method may be used for quality checks of copper levels in aviation fuel samples taken on shipboard, in refineries, and at fuel storage depots.
Keywords
absorbance units; atomic absorption spectrometer; aviation fuel; copper; graphite furnace; jet fuel; spectrometer; Atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS); Aviation fuels; Graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry (GFAAS); Jet turbine fuels; Spectrometry; ICS Number Code 71.040.50 (Physicochemical methods of analysis); 75.160.20 (Liquid fuels)
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05.03 (Petroleum Products and Lubricants (III): D6138 - D6971)
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75.160.20 (Liquid fuels Including gasoline, diesel, kerosene, etc.)
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Document Number
ASTM-D6732-04(2010)
Revision Level
2004 R10 EDITION
Status
Superseded
Modification Type
Reapproval
Publication Date
May 1, 2010
Document Type
Test Method
Page Count
6 pages
Committee Number
D02.03