ASTM D2887-23
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Boiling Range Distribution of Petroleum Fractions by Gas Chromatography
Standard Test Method for Boiling Range Distribution of Petroleum Fractions by Gas Chromatography
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The boiling range distribution of petroleum fractions provides an insight into the composition of feedstocks and products related to petroleum refining processes. The gas chromatographic simulation of this determination can be used to replace conventional distillation methods for control of refining operations. This test method can be used for product specification testing with the mutual agreement of interested parties.
5.2 Boiling range distributions obtained by this test method are essentially equivalent to those obtained by true boiling point (TBP) distillation (see Test Method D2892). They are not equivalent to results from low efficiency distillations such as those obtained with Test Method D86 or D1160.
5.3 Procedure B was tested with biodiesel mixtures and reports the Boiling Point Distribution of FAME esters of vegetable and animal origin mixed with ultra low sulfur diesel.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the boiling range distribution of petroleum products. The test method is applicable to petroleum products and fractions having a final boiling point of 538 °C (1000 °F) or lower at atmospheric pressure as measured by this test method. This test method is limited to samples having a boiling range greater than 55.5 °C (100 °F), and having a vapor pressure sufficiently low to permit sampling at ambient temperature.
Note 1: Since a boiling range is the difference between two temperatures, only the constant of 1.8 °F/°C is used in the conversion of the temperature range from one system of units to another.
1.1.1 Procedure A (Sections 6 – 14)—Allows a larger selection of columns and analysis conditions such as packed and capillary columns as well as a Thermal Conductivity Detector in addition to the Flame Ionization Detector. Analysis times range from 14 min to 60 min.
1.1.2 Procedure B (Sections 15 – 23)—Is restricted to only 3 capillary columns and requires no sample dilution. In addition, Procedure B is used not only for the sample types described in Procedure A but also for the analysis of samples containing biodiesel mixtures B5, B10, and B20. The analysis time, when using Procedure B (Accelerated D2887), is reduced to about 8 min.
1.2 This test method is not to be used for the analysis of gasoline samples or gasoline components. These types of samples must be analyzed by Test Method D7096.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered 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.
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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: D2887 − 23
Standard Test Method for
Boiling Range Distribution of Petroleum Fractions by Gas
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Chromatography
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2887; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope* priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the boiling
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
range distribution of petroleum products. The test method is
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
applicable to petroleum products and fractions having a final
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
boiling point of 538 °C (1000 °F) or lower at atmospheric
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
pressure as measured by this test method. This test method is
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
limited to samples having a boiling range greater than 55.5 °C
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
(100 °F), and having a vapor pressure sufficiently low to permit
sampling at ambient temperature.
2. Referenced Documents
NOTE 1—Since a boiling range is the difference between two
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
temperatures, only the constant of 1.8 °F ⁄°C is used in the conversion of
D86 Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products and
the temperature range from one system of units to another.
Liquid Fuels at Atmospheric Pressure
1.1.1 Procedure A (Sections 6 – 14)—Allows a larger
D1160 Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at
selection of columns and analysis conditions such as packed
Reduced Pressure
and capillary columns as well as a Thermal Conductivity
D2892 Test Method for Distillation of Crude Petroleum
Detector in addition to the Flame Ionization Detector. Analysis
(15-Theoretical Plate Column)
times range from 14 min to 60 min.
D4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and
1.1.2 Procedure B (Sections 15 – 23)—Is restricted to only
Petroleum Products
3 capillary columns and requires no sample dilution. In
D4175 Terminology Relating to Petroleum Products, Liquid
addition, Procedure B is used not only for the sample types
Fuels, and Lubricants
described in Procedure A but also for the analysis of samples
D4626 Practice for Calculation of Gas Chromatographic
containing biodiesel mixtures B5, B10, and B20. The analysis
Response Factors
time, when using Procedure B (Accelerated D2887), is reduced
D6299 Practice for Applying Statistical Quality Assurance
to about 8 min.
and Control Charting Techniques to Evaluate Analytical
1.2 This test method is not to be used for the analysis of
Measurement System Performance
gasoline samples or gasoline components. These types of
D6300 Practice for Determination of Precision and Bias
samples must be analyzed by Test Method D7096.
Data for Use in Test Methods for Petroleum Products,
Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
D6708 Practice for Statistical Assessment and Improvement
standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are
of Expected Agreement Between Two Test Methods that
provided for information only and are not considered standard.
Purport to Measure the Same Property of a Material
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
D7096 Test Method for Determination of the Boiling Range
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Distribution of Gasoline by Wide-Bore Capillary Gas
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Chromatography
D7169 Test Method for Boiling Point Distribution of
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of Committee D02 on Petroleum
Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcom-
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mittee D02.04.0H on Chromatographic Distribution Methods. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved July 1, 2023. Published December 2023. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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approved in 1973. Last previous edition approved in 2022 as D2887 – 22 . DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/D2887-23. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
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Designation: D2887 − 22 D2887 − 23
Standard Test Method for
Boiling Range Distribution of Petroleum Fractions by Gas
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Chromatography
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2887; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
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ε NOTE—Editorially removed joint designation and corrected 13.1 in February 2023.
1. Scope*
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the boiling range distribution of petroleum products. The test method is
applicable to petroleum products and fractions having a final boiling point of 538 °C (1000 °F) or lower at atmospheric pressure
as measured by this test method. This test method is limited to samples having a boiling range greater than 55.5 °C (100 °F), and
having a vapor pressure sufficiently low to permit sampling at ambient temperature.
NOTE 1—Since a boiling range is the difference between two temperatures, only the constant of 1.8 °F ⁄°C is used in the conversion of the temperature
range from one system of units to another.
1.1.1 Procedure A (Sections 6 – 14)—Allows a larger selection of columns and analysis conditions such as packed and capillary
columns as well as a Thermal Conductivity Detector in addition to the Flame Ionization Detector. Analysis times range from
14 min to 60 min.
1.1.2 Procedure B (Sections 15 – 23)—Is restricted to only 3 capillary columns and requires no sample dilution. In addition,
Procedure B is used not only for the sample types described in Procedure A but also for the analysis of samples containing biodiesel
mixtures B5, B10, and B20. The analysis time, when using Procedure B (Accelerated D2887), is reduced to about 8 min.
1.2 This test method is not to be used for the analysis of gasoline samples or gasoline components. These types of samples must
be analyzed by Test Method D7096.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for
information only and are not considered 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.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of Committee D02 on Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
D02.04.0H on Chromatographic Distribution Methods.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2022July 1, 2023. Published September 2022December 2023. Originally approved in 1973. Last previous edition approved in 20192022
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as D2887 – 19aD2887 – 22 . DOI: 10.1520/D2887-22E01.10.1520/D2887-23.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D86 Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products and Liquid Fuels at Atmospheric Pressure
D1160 Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at Reduced Pressure
D2892 Test Method for Distillation of Crude Petroleum (15-Theoretical Plate Column)
D4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
D4175 Terminology Relating to Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants
D4626 Practice for Calculation of Gas Chromatographic Response Factors
D6299 Practice for Applying Statistical Quality Assurance and Control Charting Techniques to Evaluate Analytical Measure-
ment System Performance
D6300 Practice for Determination of Precision and Bias Data for Use in Test Methods for Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and
Lubricants
D6708 Practice for Statistical Assessment and Improvement of Expected Agreement Between Two Test Meth
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