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ASTM D88-94(2005)
Standard Test Method for Saybolt Viscosity
Standard Test Method for Saybolt Viscosity
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Standard Test Method for Saybolt Viscosity
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Significance and Use
This test method is useful in characterizing certain petroleum products, as one element in establishing uniformity of shipments and sources of supply.
See Guide D 117
The Saybolt Furol viscosity is approximately one tenth the Saybolt Universal viscosity, and is recommended for characterization of petroleum products such as fuel oils and other residual materials having Saybolt Universal viscosities greater than 1000 s.
Determination of the Saybolt Furol viscosity of bituminous materials at higher temperatures is covered by Test Method E 102
Scope
1.1 This test method covers the empirical procedures for determining the Saybolt Universal or Saybolt Furol viscosities of petroleum products at specified temperatures between 21 and 99°C (70 and 210°F). A special procedure for waxy products is indicated. Note 1Test Methods D 445 and D 2170 are preferred for the determination of kinematic viscosity. They require smaller samples and less time, and provide greater accuracy. Kinematic viscosities may be converted to Saybolt viscosities by use of the tables in Practice D 2161. It is recommended that viscosity indexes be calculated from kinematic rather than Saybolt viscosities.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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.