ASTM D2893-04
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Oxidation Characteristics of Extreme-Pressure Lubrication Oils
Standard Test Method for Oxidation Characteristics of Extreme-Pressure Lubrication Oils
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
These test methods have been widely used to measure the oxidation stability of extreme pressure lubricating fluids, gear oils, and mineral oils.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods (A and B) cover the determination of the oxidation characteristics of extreme-pressure fluid lubricants, gear oils, or mineral oils.
Note 1—The changes in the lubricant resulting from these test methods are not always necessarily associated with oxidation of the lubricant. Some changes may be due to thermal degradation.
1.2 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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Designation:D2893–04
Standard Test Methods for
Oxidation Characteristics of Extreme-Pressure Lubrication
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Oils
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2893; 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* 3.2 The oil is then tested for precipitation number and
increase in kinematic viscosity.
1.1 Thesetestmethods(AandB)coverthedeterminationof
the oxidation characteristics of extreme-pressure fluid lubri-
4. Significance and Use
cants, gear oils, or mineral oils.
4.1 These test methods have been widely used to measure
NOTE 1—Thechangesinthelubricantresultingfromthesetestmethods
the oxidation stability of extreme pressure lubricating fluids,
are not always necessarily associated with oxidation of the lubricant.
gear oils, and mineral oils.
Some changes may be due to thermal degradation.
5. Apparatus
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5.1 Heating Bath or Block, thermostatically controlled,
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
capable of maintaining the oil sample in the test tube at a
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
temperature of 95 6 0.2°C (Test Method A), or 121 6 1.0°C
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
(Test Method B) and large enough to hold the desired number
of oxidation cells immersed in the heating bath or block to a
2. Referenced Documents
depth of approximately 350 mm. The liquid heating bath shall
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
be fitted with a suitable stirring device to provide a uniform
D91 Test Method for Precipitation Number of Lubricating
temperature throughout the bath.
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Oils
5.2 Test Tubes, of borosilicate glass, 41 6 0.5 mm inside
D445 Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent
diameter and 600 mm in length are required, each fitted with a
and Opaque Liquids (and Calculation of Dynamic Viscos-
slotted cork (Note 2) stopper into which shall be inserted a
ity)
glass air delivery tube of 4 to 5 mm of inside diameter. The
D943 Test Method for Oxidation Characteristics of Inhib-
length of the air delivery tube shall be such that one end
ited Mineral Oils
reaches to within 6 mm of the bottom of the tube and the other
E1 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers
end projects 60 to 80 mm from the cork stopper.
NOTE 2—New corks should be used for each run.
3. Summary of Test Method
3.1 The oil sample is subjected to a temperature of 95°C 5.3 Flowmeter, one to each test tube, capable of measuring
(Test Method A) or 121°C (Test Method B) in the presence of an air flow of 10 L/h with an accuracy of 60.5 L/h.
dry air for 312 h. 5.4 Thermometer—ASTM Solvent Distillation Thermom-
eter having a range from 76 to 126°C and conforming to the
requirement for Thermometer 40C as prescribed in Specifica-
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on
tion E1. Alternatively, calibrated thermocouples may be used.
Petroleum Products and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
5.5 AirSupply—Oil-free, dried air at constant pressure shall
D02.09 on Oxidation.
be supplied to each flowmeter.
Current edition approved May 1, 2004. Published May 2004. Originally
5.6 AirDryer—Beforebeingsuppliedtotheflowmeters,the
approved in 1970. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as D2893–03. DOI:
10.1520/D2893-04.
air shall be passed through a drying tower packed with
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indicating grade of anhydrous calcium sulfate or equivalent.
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
The quantity of dessicant should be sufficient to last for the
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. entire test.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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D2893–04
6. Preparation of Apparatus
6.1 Cleaning of Oxidation Cells—Clean glassware with a
suitable cleaning solution. (Warning—Causes severe burns.A
recognized carcinogen. Strong oxidizer, contact with other
material may cause fire. Hygroscropic.)
NOTE 3—While other suitable cleaning solutions are now available, the
round robin used glassware cleaned with chromic acid. Other cleaning
solutions such as NoChromix and Micro Clean have been found suitable.
In a referee situation, glassware shall be cleaned by a cleaning solution
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