ASTM D1552-23
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products by High Temperature Combustion and Infrared (IR) Detection or Thermal Conductivity Detection (TCD)
Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products by High Temperature Combustion and Infrared (IR) Detection or Thermal Conductivity Detection (TCD)
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test method provides a means of monitoring the sulfur level of various petroleum products and additives. This knowledge can be used to predict performance, handling, or processing properties. In some cases the presence of sulfur compounds is beneficial to the product and monitoring the depletion of sulfur can provide useful information. In other cases the presence of sulfur compounds is detrimental to the processing or use of the product.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers procedures for the determination of total sulfur in petroleum products including lubricating oils containing additives, and in additive concentrates. This test method is applicable to samples boiling above 177 °C (350 °F). Other sulfur concentrations outside of those listed in 1.1.1 and 1.1.2 may be analyzed, but the precision stated may or may not apply. These procedures use IR detection or TCD following combustion in a furnace.
1.1.1 Procedure A, IR Detection:
1.1.1.1 This procedure is applicable to samples containing a mass fraction of sulfur between 0.22 % and 24.2 %.
1.1.1.2 Petroleum coke containing a mass fraction of sulfur between 2.53 % to 3.79 % sulfur may be analyzed.
1.1.2 Procedure B, TCD Detection:
1.1.2.1 This procedure is applicable to samples containing a mass fraction of sulfur between 0.071 % and 25.8 %.
1.1.2.2 Petroleum coke containing a mass fraction of sulfur between 0.19 % to 6.38 % sulfur may be analyzed.
1.2 Petroleum coke containing a mass fraction of sulfur between 2.53 % to 3.79 % sulfur may be analyzed. Other sulfur concentrations may be analyzed, but the precision stated may or may not apply.
Note 1: The D1552 – 08 (2014) version of this standard contained two other procedures using iodate titrations. Since these procedures are no longer being used in the industry laboratories based on a survey of D02.SC 3 laboratories conducted in September 2014, they are being deleted. For earlier information on the deleted procedures, D1552 – 08 (2014) may be perused.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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: D1552 − 23
Standard Test Method for
Sulfur in Petroleum Products by High Temperature
Combustion and Infrared (IR) Detection or Thermal
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Conductivity Detection (TCD)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1552; 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* 1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1.1 This test method covers procedures for the determina-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
tion of total sulfur in petroleum products including lubricating
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
oils containing additives, and in additive concentrates. This test
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
method is applicable to samples boiling above 177 °C (350 °F).
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
Other sulfur concentrations outside of those listed in 1.1.1 and
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
1.1.2 may be analyzed, but the precision stated may or may not
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
apply. These procedures use IR detection or TCD following
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
combustion in a furnace.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1.1.1 Procedure A, IR Detection:
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.1.1.1 This procedure is applicable to samples containing a
mass fraction of sulfur between 0.22 % and 24.2 %.
2. Referenced Documents
1.1.1.2 Petroleum coke containing a mass fraction of sulfur
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
between 2.53 % to 3.79 % sulfur may be analyzed.
D4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and
1.1.2 Procedure B, TCD Detection:
Petroleum Products
1.1.2.1 This procedure is applicable to samples containing a
D4177 Practice for Automatic Sampling of Petroleum and
mass fraction of sulfur between 0.071 % and 25.8 %.
Petroleum Products
1.1.2.2 Petroleum coke containing a mass fraction of sulfur
D6299 Practice for Applying Statistical Quality Assurance
between 0.19 % to 6.38 % sulfur may be analyzed.
and Control Charting Techniques to Evaluate Analytical
1.2 Petroleum coke containing a mass fraction of sulfur
Measurement System Performance
between 2.53 % to 3.79 % sulfur may be analyzed. Other sulfur
D6300 Practice for Determination of Precision and Bias
concentrations may be analyzed, but the precision stated may
Data for Use in Test Methods for Petroleum Products,
or may not apply.
Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants
D6792 Practice for Quality Management Systems in Petro-
NOTE 1—The D1552 – 08 (2014) version of this standard contained two
leum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants Testing
other procedures using iodate titrations. Since these procedures are no
longer being used in the industry laboratories based on a survey of Laboratories
D02.SC 3 laboratories conducted in September 2014, they are being
deleted. For earlier information on the deleted procedures, D1552 – 08
3. Summary of Test Method
(2014) may be perused.
3.1 The sample is weighed and placed into a furnace having
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
an oxygen atmosphere sufficient to combust the entire sample
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
and a temperature between 1150 °C and 1450 °C for Procedure
only.
A or 1150 °C for Procedure B. Most sulfur present is com-
busted to SO , which is then measured with a detector after
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moisture and dust are removed by traps. The instrument
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on
Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of
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Subcommittee D02.03 on Elemental Analysis. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved May 1, 2023. Published May 2023. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1958. Last previous edition approved in 2021 as D1552 – 16 (2021). Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
DOI: 10.1520/D1552-23. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Designation: D1552 − 16 (Reapproved 2021) D1552 − 23
Standard Test Method for
Sulfur in Petroleum Products by High Temperature
Combustion and Infrared (IR) Detection or Thermal
1
Conductivity Detection (TCD)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1552; 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 Scope*
1.1 This test method covers procedures for the determination of total sulfur in petroleum products including lubricating oils
containing additives, and in additive concentrates. This test method is applicable to samples boiling above 177 °C (350 °F) and
containing a mass fraction of sulfur between 0.22 %(350 °F). Other sulfur concentrations outside of those listed in 1.1.1 and
24.2 %.1.1.2 Other sulfur concentrations may be analyzed, but the precision stated may or may not apply. These procedures use
IR detection or TCD following combustion in a furnace.
1.1.1 Procedure A, IR Detection:
1.1.1.1 This procedure is applicable to samples containing a mass fraction of sulfur between 0.22 % and 24.2 %.
1.1.1.2 Petroleum coke containing a mass fraction of sulfur between 2.53 % to 3.79 % sulfur may be analyzed.
1.1.2 Procedure B, TCD Detection:
1.1.2.1 This procedure is applicable to samples containing a mass fraction of sulfur between 0.071 % and 25.8 %.
1.1.2.2 Petroleum coke containing a mass fraction of sulfur between 0.19 % to 6.38 % sulfur may be analyzed.
1.2 Petroleum coke containing a mass fraction of sulfur between 2.53 % to 3.79 % sulfur may be analyzed. Other sulfur
concentrations may be analyzed, but the precision stated may or may not apply.
NOTE 1—The D1552 – 08 (2014) version of this standard contained two other procedures using iodate titrations. Since these procedures are no longer
being used in the industry laboratories based on a survey of D02.SC 3 laboratories conducted in September 2014, they are being deleted. For earlier
information on the deleted procedures, D1552 – 08 (2014) may be perused.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
D02.03 on Elemental Analysis.
Current edition approved July 1, 2021May 1, 2023. Published July 2021May 2023. Originally approved in 1958. Last previous edition approved in 20162021 as
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D1552 – 16 (2021). . DOI: 10.1520/D1552-16R21.10.1520/D1552-23.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
D4177 Practice for Automatic Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
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
D6792 Practice for Quality Management Systems in Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants Testing Laboratories
3. Summary of Test Method
3.1 The sample is weighed and placed into a furnace having an oxygen atmosphere sufficient to combust the entire sample and
a temperature between 1150 °C and 1450 °C for Procedure A or 1150 °C for Procedure
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