ASTM D341-03
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Viscosity-Temperature Charts for Liquid Petroleum Products
Standard Test Method for Viscosity-Temperature Charts for Liquid Petroleum Products
ABSTRACT
This test method details the standard procedure for plotting viscosity-temperature charts that ascertain the kinematic viscosity of a petroleum oil or liquid hydrocarbon at any temperature within a limited range, provided that the kinematic viscosities at two temperatures are known.
SCOPE
1.1 The kinematic viscosity-temperature charts covered by this standard are a convenient means to ascertain the kinematic viscosity of a petroleum oil or liquid hydrocarbon at any temperature within a limited range, provided that the kinematic viscosities at two temperatures are known.
1.2 The charts are designed to permit petroleum oil kinematic viscosity-temperature data to plot as a straight line. The charts here presented provide a significant improvement in linearity over the charts previously available under Method D341-43. This increases the reliability of extrapolation to higher temperatures.
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An American National Standard
Designation:D341–03
Standard Test Method for
Viscosity-Temperature Charts for Liquid Petroleum
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Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D341; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope and Opaque Liquids (the Calculation of Dynamic Viscos-
ity)
1.1 The kinematic viscosity-temperature charts (see Figs. 1
2.2 ASTM Adjuncts:
and 2) covered by this standard are a convenient means to
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Adjunct D341, Viscosity-Temperature Charts 1–7
ascertain the kinematic viscosity of a petroleum oil or liquid
hydrocarbon at any temperature within a limited range, pro-
3. Technical Hazard
vided that the kinematic viscosities at two temperatures are
3.1 Caution—The charts should be used only in that range
known.
inwhichthehydrocarbonorpetroleumfluidsarehomogeneous
1.2 The charts are designed to permit petroleum oil kine-
liquids.The suggested range is thus between the cloud point at
matic viscosity-temperature data to plot as a straight line. The
low temperatures and the initial boiling point at higher tem-
charts here presented provide a significant improvement in
peratures. The charts provide improved linearity in both low
linearity over the charts previously available under Method
kinematic viscosity and at temperatures up to 340°C (approxi-
D341–43. This increases the reliability of extrapolation to
mately650°F)orhigher.Somehigh-boilingpointmaterialscan
higher temperatures.
show a small deviation from a straight line as low as 280°C
2. Referenced Documents (approximately 550°F), depending on the individual sample or
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accuracy of the data. Reliable data can be usefully plotted in
2.1 ASTM Standards:
the high temperature region even if it does exhibit some
D445 Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent
curvature. Extrapolations into such regions from lower tem-
peratureswilllackaccuracy,however.Experimentaldatataken
below the cloud point or temperature of crystal growth will
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These charts are under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum
generally not be of reliable repeatability for interpolation or
Products and Lubricants and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D02.07
extrapolation on the charts. It should also be emphasized that
on Flow Properties.
fluidsotherthanhydrocarbonswillusuallynotplotasastraight
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2003. Published January 2004. Originally
approved in 1932. Last previous edition approved in 1998 as D341–93 (1998).
line on these charts.
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FIG. 1 Facsimile of Kinematic Viscosity-Temperature Chart I High Range (Temperature in degrees Celsius)
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FIG. 2 Facsimile of Kinematic Viscosity-Temperature Chart II Low Range (Temperature in degrees Celsius)
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4. Description provided for convenience in connection with reports and data
evaluation.ChartsIIIandIVarethesameasChartsIandIIand
4.1 The charts are designed to permit kinematic viscosity-
are provided in greatly reduced scale for convenience in
temperature data for a petroleum oil or fraction, and hydrocar-
connection with reports or quick evaluation of data. These
bons in general, to plot as a straight line over a wide range.
3 latter charts are not recommended for use where the most
Seven charts are available as follows:
accurate interpolations or extrapolations are desired.
Chart I—Kinematic Viscosity, High Range:
Kinematic Viscosity: 0.3 to 20 000 000 cSt
Temperature: −70 to +370°C 5. Procedure
Size: 680 by 820 mm (26.75 by 32.25 in.)
5.1 Plot two known kinematic viscosity-temperature points
Pad of 50
ADJD034101 onthechart.Drawasharplydefinedstraightlinethroughthem.
Chart II—Kinematic Viscosity, Low Range:
A point on this line, within the range defined in Section 3,
Kinematic Viscosity: 0.18 to 6.5 cSt
shows the kinematic viscosity at the corresponding desired
Temperature: −70 to +370°C
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Size: 520 by 820 mm (20.5 by 32.25 in.) temperat
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