ASTM D5234-92(1997)

Standard Guide for Analysis of Ethylene Product

SCOPE
1.1 This guide provides direction for the analysis of ethylene product in a way that allows the analyst to know the possible test methods, the units of measure, and the potential concentrations range of possible components, so that the consistency of the analytical measurements is improved. This guide is not intended to be used, nor to be construed in any way, as a set of specifications for ethylene product.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-1996
• Technical Committee: D02 - Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants
• Drafting Committee: D02.D0.02 - Ethylene

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM D5234-92(2002) - Standard Guide for Analysis of Ethylene Product
• Effective Date: 10-Dec-2002
• Referred By: ASTM D6159-23 - Standard Test Method for Determination of Hydrocarbon Impurities in Ethylene by Gas Chromatography
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-1997

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D 5234 – 92 (Reapproved 1997)
Standard Guide for
Analysis of Ethylene Product
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 5234; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3.2 Symbols:Symbols:
3.2.1 C4s, n—saturated and unsaturated four carbon hydro-
1.1 This guide provides direction for the analysis of ethyl-
carbon compounds.
ene product in a way that allows the analyst to know the
3.2.2 COS, n—carbonyl sulfide.
possible test methods, the units of measure, and the potential
3.2.3 GC, n—gas chromatograph.
concentrations range of possible components, so that the
3.2.4 FPD, n—flame photometric detector.
consistency of the analytical measurements is improved. This
3.2.5 IC, n—ion chromatograph.
guide is not intended to be used, nor to be construed in any
3.2.6 MeOH, n—methanol.
way, as a set of specifications for ethylene product.
3.2.7 NO, n—nitric oxide.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
3.2.8 NO , n—nitrogen dioxide.
standard.
3.2.9 O , n—oxygen.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the 2
3.2.10 sp. ion electrode, n—specific ion electrode.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4. Significance and Use
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
4.1 When the various producers and users of ethylene
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
product deal with the results obtained in analytical testing,
2. Referenced Documents inconsistency of units and test methods may cause major
errors. This guide provides an overview of the typical concen-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
trations of the possible components found in ethylene product,
D 2504 Test Method for Noncondensable Gases in C and
the methods used in analysis, and the units of measure. This
Lighter Hydrocarbon Products by Gas Chromatography
overview is intended to be used to improve the consistency of
D 2505 Test Method for Ethylene, Other Hydrocarbons, and
methods and the units reported so that errors are minimized.
Carbon Dioxide in High-Purity Ethylene by Gas Chroma-
Each producer and user of ethylene product should immedi-
tography
ately review this guide to improve their awareness of the
D 3246 Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Gas by Oxi-
various analytical methods in use, the units of measure, and
dative Microcoulometry
concentration levels of the possible components.
D 4178 Practice for Calibrating Moisture Analyzers
4.2 Although this guide is not to be used for specifications,
D 4468 Test Method for Total Sulfur in Gaseous Fuels by
it can provide a starting point for the various parties to develop
Hydrogenolysis and Rateometric Colorimetry
mutually agreed upon specifications that meet their respective
F 307 Practice for Sampling Pressurized Gas for Gas Analy-
requirements. It can also be used as a starting point in finding
sis
suitable test methods for ethylene components.
3. Terminology
5. Sampling
3.1 Definition:
5.1 In general, sample ethylene product using Practice
3.1.1 ethylene product, n—hydrocarbon product containing
F 307, or a similar method. Do not take liquid ethylene samples
at least 99.85 % mass ethylene.
in order to prevent over-pressuring of sample containers and
elimination of fire and explosion hazards. Static electricity can
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-2 on Petroleum develop when discharging excess hydrocarbon at a fairly rapid
Products and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D02.D0.02
rate from a sample cylinder to ambient conditions. Use a
on C3 Test Methods.
grounding system or strap.
Current edition approved Aug. 15, 1992. Published October 1992.
5.2 Reactive and Polar Components:
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 05.01.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 05.02.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 05.05.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.03.
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