ASTM D6130-11(2018)

Standard Test Method for Determination of Silicon and Other Elements in Engine Coolant by Inductively Coupled Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectroscopy

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Some engine coolants are formulated with silicon containing additives. This test method provides a means of determining the concentration of dissolved or dispersed elements which give an indication of this additive content in the engine coolant.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of silicon in engine coolant by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES). Silicon can be determined as low as the range of 5 ppm by this test method. Other elements also found in engine coolant can be determined by this method. This test method is applicable to the determination of dissolved or dispersed elements.  
1.2 This test method is applicable to both new and used engine coolant.  
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 28-Feb-2018
• ICS: 71.100.45 - Refrigerants and antifreezes
• Technical Committee: D15 - Engine Coolants and Related Fluids
• Drafting Committee: D15.04 - Chemical Properties

Relations

• Refers: ASTM D1176-14(2019) - Standard Practice for Sampling and Preparing Aqueous Solutions of Engine Coolants or Antirusts for Testing Purposes
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2019
• Referred By: ASTM E1177-23 - Standard Specification for Engine Coolant Grade Glycol
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2018
• Referred By: ASTM D8485-23 - Standard Test Method for Corrosion Test for Electric Vehicle Coolants in Glassware
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2018
• Referred By: ASTM D7517-19 - Standard Specification for Fully-Formulated 1,3 Propanediol (PDO) Base Engine Coolant for Heavy-Duty Engines
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2018
• Referred By: ASTM D7388-23 - Standard Specification for Engine Coolant Grade 1,3-Propanediol (PDO)
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2018
• Referred By: ASTM D2847-22 - Standard Practice for Testing Engine Coolants in Car and Light Truck Service
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2018
• Referred By: ASTM D7715-12(2021) - Standard Specification for Fully-Formulated Glycerin Base Engine Coolant for Heavy-Duty Engines
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2018
• Referred By: ASTM D7714-11(2021) - Standard Specification for Glycerin Base Engine Coolant for Automobile and Light-Duty Service
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2018
• Referred By: ASTM D7640-16(2021) - Standard Specification for Engine Coolant Grade Glycerin
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2018
• Referred By: ASTM D8039-16(2023) - Standard Specification for Heat Transfer Fluids (HTF) for Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2018
• Referred By: ASTM D7260-20 - Standard Practice for Optimization, Calibration, and Validation of Inductively Coupled Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectrometry (ICP-AES) for Elemental Analysis of Petroleum Products and Lubricants
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2018
• Referred By: ASTM D4985-10(2023) - Standard Specification for Low Silicate Ethylene Glycol Base Engine Coolant for Heavy Duty Engines Requiring a Pre-Charge of Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA)
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2018
• Referred By: ASTM D7713-18 - Standard Specification for Aqueous Engine Coolant Grade Glycol (53 % by Volume Nominal)
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2018
• Referred By: ASTM D7518-20 - Standard Specification for 1,3 Propanediol (PDO) Base Engine Coolant for Automobile and Light-Duty Service
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2018
• Referred By: ASTM D5752-10(2017) - Standard Specification for Supplemental Coolant Additives (SCAs) for Use in Precharging Coolants for Heavy-Duty Engines
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2018
• Referred By: ASTM D3306-21 - Standard Specification for Glycol Base Engine Coolant for Automobile and Light-Duty Service
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2018

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D6130 − 11 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Test Method for
Determination of Silicon and Other Elements in Engine
Coolant by Inductively Coupled Plasma-Atomic Emission
1
Spectroscopy
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6130; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
ASTM Test Methods
1.1 This test method covers the determination of silicon in
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
engine coolant by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
spectroscopy (ICP-AES). Silicon can be determined as low as
3
2.2 U.S. EPA Standards:
the range of 5 ppm by this test method. Other elements also
Method 6010, Inductively Coupled Plasma Method, SW-
found in engine coolant can be determined by this method.
846, Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste
Thistestmethodisapplicabletothedeterminationofdissolved
Method 200.7, Inductively Coupled Plasma - Atomic Emis-
or dispersed elements.
sion Spectrometric Method for Trace ElementAnalysis of
1.2 This test method is applicable to both new and used
Water And Wastes, EPA-600/4-79-020, revised 1984
engine coolant.
3. Summary of Test Method
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
3.1 Elements in solution are determined, either sequentially
standard. or simultaneously, by ICP-AES. New or used engine coolants
are prepared by dilution. Samples and standards are introduced
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
to the nebulizer using a peristaltic pump and the aerosol is
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
injected into an argon-supported inductively coupled plasma.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
The high temperature of the plasma atomizes the sample and
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
produces atomic emission intensities at wavelengths associated
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
with the desired elements. Emission intensity is proportional to
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
concentration. Elemental determinations are made by compar-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ing standard and sample emission intensities.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
4. Significance and Use
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
4.1 Some engine coolants are formulated with silicon con-
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
taining additives. This test method provides a means of
2. Referenced Documents determining the concentration of dissolved or dispersed ele-
2 ments which give an indication of this additive content in the
2.1 ASTM Standards:
engine coolant.
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
D1176 Practice for Sampling and Preparing Aqueous Solu-
5. Interferences
tions of Engine Coolants orAntirusts forTesting Purposes
5.1 Interferences may be categorized as follows:
5.1.1 Spectral—Light emission from spectral sources other
1 than the element of interest may contribute to apparent net
This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D15 on Engine
Coolants and Related Fluids and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee signal intensity. Sources of spectral interference include direct
D15.04 on Chemical Properties.
spectral line overlaps, broadened wings of intense spectral
Current edition approved March 1, 2018. Published March 2018. Originally
lines, ion-atom recombination continuum emission, molecular
approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as D6130–11. DOI:
band emission and stray (scattered) light from the emission of
10.1520/D6130-11R18.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
3
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Moni-
the ASTM website. toring and Support Laboratory, Cincinnati, OH 45268.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
1

---------------------- Page: 1 ----------------------
D6130 − 11 (2018)
T
...