ASTM D1318 Standard Test Method for Sodium in Residual Fuel Oil (Flame Photometric Method)
ASTM D1318測定殘留燃料油中鈉標準試驗方法(火焰光度測定法)
Excessive amounts of sodium can indicate the presence of materials that cause high wear of burner pumps and valves, and contribute to deposits of boiler heating surfaces.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of sodium in residual fuel oil by means of a flame photometer. Its precision in low ranges limits its application to samples containing more than 15 mg/kg sodium. Other elements commonly found in residual fuel oil do not interfere.
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 problems 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 6.3, 6.5, 6.7, 8.2, and Note 3.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately)
ASTM Standards
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
D4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
D4177 Practice for Automatic Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
Index Terms
Calibration--petroleum analysis instrumentation; Flame photometry; Photometry; Platinum dish; Residual fuel oils; Sampling petroleum products; Sodium content--petroleum products ;
