ASTM D5763-95(2006)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Oxidation and Thermal Stability Characteristics of Gear Oils Using Universal Glassware
Standard Test Method for Oxidation and Thermal Stability Characteristics of Gear Oils Using Universal Glassware
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Degradation of gear oils by oxidation or thermal breakdown, or both, can result in sludge buildup and render the oil unsuitable for further use as a lubricant.
This is the only test method that employs glassware to measure the amount of sludge produced during oxidation and thermal degradation. This test method is a modification of Test Method D 2893 which measures the viscosity increase and precipitation number of the oil stressed at 95°C, but does not measure the amount of sludge formed.
This test method can be used to evaluate the oxidation/thermal stability of gear oils. However, the test results may not correlate with the performance of gear oils in field service.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the oxidation characteristics of extreme pressure and non-extreme pressure gear oils and includes the quantitative determination of total sludge, viscosity change, and oil loss. Note 1While the round-robin tests used ISO VG 220 extreme pressure gear oils for developing precision data, the test method can be extended to other viscosity grades and to non-extreme pressure gear oils. Refer to Classification D 2422 for viscosity grades.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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An American National Standard
Designation:D5763–95 (Reapproved 2006)
Standard Test Method for
Oxidation and Thermal Stability Characteristics of Gear Oils
Using Universal Glassware
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 5763; 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 D 4871 Guide for Universal Oxidation/Thermal Stability
Test Apparatus
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the oxida-
E1 Specification forASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers
tion characteristics of extreme pressure and non-extreme pres-
sure gear oils and includes the quantitative determination of
3. Terminology
total sludge, viscosity change, and oil loss.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
NOTE 1—While the round-robin tests used ISO VG 220 extreme
3.1.1 adherentsludge,n—sludgethatisformedonthewalls
pressure gear oils for developing precision data, the test method can be
of a container and is not easily removed.
extended to other viscosity grades and to non-extreme pressure gear oils.
3.1.2 aliquot, n—portion of sample being tested that is a
Refer to Classification D 2422 for viscosity grades.
representative portion of the whole.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
3.1.3 extreme pressure gear oil, n—gear oil that contains
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
chemical additives, such as sulfur and phosphorus compounds,
only.
whichproduceaprotectivefilmonthemetalsurfacetoprovide
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
anti-scuffing and anti-scoring properties.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.1.4 filterable sludge, n—sludge that is formed in the oil.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1.5 non-extreme pressure gear oil, n, n—gear oil that
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
contains no extreme pressure additives.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1.6 oxidation, n—the process by which oxygen chemi-
cally reacts with materials.
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.7 sludge, n—in gear oils, a precipitate that sometimes
2.1 ASTM Standards:
forms as the oil ages or oxidizes.
D 445 Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent
3.1.8 universal glassware, n—the glassware that is de-
and Opaque Liquids (and Calculation of Dynamic Viscos-
scribed in the universal oxidation thermal stability test. Refer
ity)
to Guide D 4871.
D 2422 Classification of Industrial Fluid Lubricants by
Viscosity System
4. Summary of Test Method
D 2893 Test Methods for Oxidation Characteristics of
4.1 The viscosity of the gear oil being tested is determined.
Extreme-Pressure Lubrication Oils
A100-galiquotoftheoilinaweighedapparatusissubjectedto
D 4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and
a temperature of 120°C for 312 h while dry air is passed
Petroleum Products
through the aliquot at 3 L/h.
4.2 At the end of the stress period, the aliquot is cooled to
room temperature.The apparatus is reweighed to determine oil
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on
loss. Filterable sludge is recovered by vacum filtration using a
Petroleum Products and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
2.8-µm glass fiber filter medium. The viscosity of the filtered
D02.09.0D on Oxidation of Lubricants.
oil is determined. Sludge adhering to the oxidation cell and
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2006. Published January 2007. Originally
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as D 5763 – 95 (2001).
associated glassware is rinsed with heptane and the washings
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
passed through the same filter used to filter the filterable
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
sludge. The filter is dried in an oven to a constant weight to
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. determine the total filterable sludge.
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D5763–95 (2006)
4.3 The apparatus is dried and weighed to determine the 6.8 Filter Holder, 47 mm, consisting of a borosilicate glass
amountofadherentsludge.Thesumofthefilterablesludgeand funnel and a funnel base with a coarse-grade fritted glass filter
adherent sludge is reported as total sludge. The percentage support or stainless steel screen support such that the filter can
change in viscosity and percent oil loss are also reported. be clamped between the ground glass sealing surfaces of the
funnel and its base by means of a metal clamp.
5. Significance and Use
6.9 Oven, explosive-proof, capable of heating from 50 to
60°C and of a sufficient size to hold oxidation cells.
5.1 Degradation of gear oils by oxidation or thermal break-
6.10 Thermometer, ASTM solvent distillation thermometer
down, or both, can result in sludge buildup and render the oil
having a range from 98 to 152°C and conforming to the
unsuitable for further use as a lubricant.
requirement for Thermometer 41C in accordance with Speci-
5.2 This is the only test method that employs glassware to
ficationE1.
measure the amount of sludge produced during oxidation and
6.11 VacuumSource,toprovidepressurereductionto100 6
thermal degradation. This test method is a modification of Test
5 mm Hg absolute pressure.
Method D 2893 which measures the viscosity increase and
precipitation number of the oil stressed at 95°C, but does not
7. Reagents and Materials
measure the amount of sludge formed.
7.1 Air Supply, dried air, oil free, at constant pressure to
5.3 This test method can be used to evaluate the oxidation/
permit 3 L/h air flow through the system. House air supply or
thermal stability of gear oils. However, the test results may not
pressurized air cylinders can be used.
correlate with the performance of gear oils in field service.
7.2 CalciumSulfateDesiccant,Anhydrous, indicating grade
(desiccant that changes color when it nears saturation with
6. Apparatus
water). Desiccants equivalent to calcium sulfate can be used.
6.1 Heating Bath or Block, thermostatically controlled,
7.3 Heptane, minimum purity—99.75 %. (Warning—
capable of maintaining the oil sample in the oxidation cell at a
Heptane is flammable and a health hazard.)
uniform temperature of 120 6 1°C and large enough to hold a
minimum of two oxidation cells and sufficiently deep to allow
8. Sampling
approximately 120 mm of the test tubes to extend above the
8.1 Samples for this test method can come from tanks,
heating liquid or block. The heating block is further described
drums, small containers, or operating equipment. Therefore,
in Test Method D 4871.
use the applicable apparatus and techniques described in
6.2 OxidationCell, consistsofborosilicateglass;a38-mm
Practice D 4057 to obtain suitable samples.
inside diameter and a 300 6 5-mm length is required.
8.2 Special precautions to preserve the integrity of a sample
NOTE 2—While the round-robin test used the oxidation cell from a
will not normally be required. It is good practice to avoid
specific equipment manufacturer in determining the precision statement,
undue exposure of samples to heat, sunlight, or strong direct
the test method permits the use of other oxidation cells that meet the
light. Visibly heterogeneous samples should not be used.
requirements of 6.2.
8.3 It is recommended that a 200-mL representative be
6.3 Air Delivery Tube, a borosilicate glass tube having an
obtained.To ensure the aliquot being tested is representative of
inside diameter of 5 mm and a minimum length of 320 mm,
thesample,agitation;forexample,stirringorshakingoftheoil
with the lower tip cut at a 45° angle.
prior to obtaining an aliquot, is recommended.
NOTE 3—The oxidation cell and delivery tube are further described in
9. Preparation of Apparatus
Test Method D 4871.
9.1 Cleaning Glassware:
6.4 Flowmeters, one for each oxidation cell, capable of
9.1.1 Clean new glassware by washing with a hot detergent
measuring an air flow of 3 L/h6 0.5 L/h.
solution (using a bristle brush) and rinse thoroughly with tap
6.5 AirDryer—Beforebeingsuppliedtotheflowmeters,the
water. When any visible deposits remain, soaking with a hot
air shall be passed through a drying tower packed with
detergent solution can be helpful. After final cleaning by
indicating grade anhydrous calcium sulfate or equivalent. The
soaking with a suitable cleaning solution rinse thoroughly with
quantity of desiccant should be sufficient to last for the entire
tap water and then distilled water, and allow to dry at room
test. It is recommended that the drying tower be filled with
temperature or in an oven.
fresh desiccant prior to the test.
9.1.2 Used glassware should be cleaned immediately fol-
6.6 Filter, glass fiber, 2.8-µm porosity, 47 mm in diameter.
lowingtheendofatest.Whenadditionalcleaningisnecessary,
6.7 Balance, electronic, top-loading, capable of weighing to
use a non-chromic acid containing cleaning solution.
thenearestcentigram(0.01g)andhavingthecapacitytoweigh
9.2 Heating Block or Bath—Ensure that the heating block
up to 2000 g.
or bath is able to heat the oxidation cell at the control
temperature of 120°C.
9.3 Flowmeter—Ensure that the flowmeter is capable of
The sole source of supply of the apparatus (universal glassware and heating delivering the desi
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