ASTM D1552-08
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (High-Temperature Method)
Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (High-Temperature Method)
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
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 three 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 not less than 0.06 mass % sulfur. Two of the three procedures use iodate detection; one employing an induction furnace for pyrolysis, the other a resistance furnace. The third procedure uses IR detection following pyrolysis in a resistance furnace.
1.2 Petroleum coke containing up to 8 mass % sulfur can be analyzed.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation: D1552 − 08
StandardTest Method for
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Sulfur in Petroleum Products (High-Temperature Method)
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 Department of Defense.
1. Scope* D6792 Practice for Quality System in Petroleum Products
and Lubricants Testing Laboratories
1.1 This test method covers three procedures for the deter-
mination of total sulfur in petroleum products including
3. Summary of Test Method
lubricating oils containing additives, and in additive concen-
3.1 Iodate Detection System—The sample is burned in a
trates. This test method is applicable to samples boiling above
stream of oxygen at a sufficiently high temperature to convert
177°C(350°F)andcontainingnotlessthan0.06mass %sulfur.
about 97 % of the sulfur to sulfur dioxide. A standardization
Two of the three procedures use iodate detection; one employ-
factor is employed to obtain accurate results. The combustion
ing an induction furnace for pyrolysis, the other a resistance
products are passed into an absorber containing an acid
furnace. The third procedure uses IR detection following
solution of potassium iodide and starch indicator. A faint blue
pyrolysis in a resistance furnace.
color is developed in the absorber solution by the addition of
1.2 Petroleum coke containing up to 8 mass % sulfur can be
standard potassium iodate solution. As combustion proceeds,
analyzed.
bleaching the blue color, more iodate is added. The amount of
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
standard iodate consumed during the combustion is a measure
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
of the sulfur content of the sample.
only.
3.2 IR Detection System—The sample is weighed into a
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
special ceramic boat which is then placed into a combustion
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
furnace at 1371°C (2500°F) in an oxygen atmosphere. Most
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
sulfur present is combusted to SO which is then measured
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priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
with an infrared detector after moisture and dust are removed
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
by traps. A microprocessor calculates the mass percent sulfur
from the sample weight, the integrated detector signal and a
2. Referenced Documents
predeterminedcalibrationfactor.Boththesampleidentification
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number and mass percent sulfur are then printed out. The
2.1 ASTM Standards:
calibration factor is determined using standards approximating
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
the material to be analyzed.
D1266 Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (Lamp
Method)
4. Significance and Use
D4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and
Petroleum Products
4.1 This test method provides a means of monitoring the
D6299 Practice for Applying Statistical Quality Assurance
sulfur level of various petroleum products and additives. This
and Control Charting Techniques to Evaluate Analytical
knowledge can be used to predict performance, handling, or
Measurement System Performance
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
1 cases the presence of sulfur compounds is detrimental to the
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on
Petroleum Products and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
processing or use of the product.
D02.03 on Elemental Analysis.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2008. Published December 2008. Originally
5. Interferences
approved in 1958. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D1552–07. DOI:
10.1520/D1552-08.
5.1 For the iodate systems, chlorine in concentrations less
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than 1 mass % does not interfere. The IR system can tolerate
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
somewhat higher concentrations. Nitrogen when present in
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. excessof0.1mass %mayinterferewiththeiodatesystems;the
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
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.
An American National Standard
Designation:D1552–07 Designation:D1552–08
Standard Test Method for
1
Sulfur in Petroleum Products (High-Temperature Method)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 1552; 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 Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1 This test method covers three 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 not less than 0.06 mass % sulfur.Two of the three procedures use iodate detection; one employing an induction furnace
for pyrolysis, the other a resistance furnace. The third procedure uses IR detection following pyrolysis in a resistance furnace.
1.2 Petroleum coke containing up to 8 mass % sulfur can be analyzed.
1.3
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 1193 Specification for Reagent Water
D 1266 Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (Lamp Method)
D 4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
D 6299 Practice for Applying Statistical Quality Assurance and Control Charting Techniques to Evaluate Analytical
Measurement System Performance
D 6792 Practice for Quality System in Petroleum Products and Lubricants Testing Laboratories
3. Summary of Test Method
3.1 Iodate Detection System—The sample is burned in a stream of oxygen at a sufficiently high temperature to convert about
97 % of the sulfur to sulfur dioxide.Astandardization factor is employed to obtain accurate results. The combustion products are
passed into an absorber containing an acid solution of potassium iodide and starch indicator.Afaint blue color is developed in the
absorber solution by the addition of standard potassium iodate solution. As combustion proceeds, bleaching the blue color, more
iodate is added. The amount of standard iodate consumed during the combustion is a measure of the sulfur content of the sample.
3.2 IR Detection System—The sample is weighed into a special ceramic boat which is then placed into a combustion furnace
at 1371°C (2500°F) in an oxygen atmosphere. Most sulfur present is combusted to SO which is then measured with an infrared
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detectoraftermoistureanddustareremovedbytraps.Amicroprocessorcalculatesthemasspercentsulfurfromthesampleweight,
theintegrateddetectorsignalandapredeterminedcalibrationfactor.Boththesampleidentificationnumberandmasspercentsulfur
are then printed out. The calibration factor is determined using standards approximating the material to be analyzed.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This test method provides a means of monitoring the sulfur level of various petroleum products and additives. This
knowledgecanbeusedtopredictperformance,handling,orprocessingproperties.Insomecasesthepresenceofsulfurcompounds
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.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum Products and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D02.03 on
Elemental Analysis.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2007.2008. Published JanuaryDecember 2008. Originally approved in 1958. Last previous edition approved in 20032007 as D 1552–037.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*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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...
This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
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.
An American National Standard
Designation:D1552–07 Designation:D1552–08
Standard Test Method for
1
Sulfur in Petroleum Products (High-Temperature Method)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 1552; 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 Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1 This test method covers three 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 not less than 0.06 mass % sulfur.Two of the three procedures use iodate detection; one employing an induction furnace
for pyrolysis, the other a resistance furnace. The third procedure uses IR detection following pyrolysis in a resistance furnace.
1.2 Petroleum coke containing up to 8 mass % sulfur can be analyzed.
1.3
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 1193 Specification for Reagent Water
D 1266 Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (Lamp Method)
D 4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
D 6299 Practice for Applying Statistical Quality Assurance and Control Charting Techniques to Evaluate Analytical
Measurement System Performance
D 6792 Practice for Quality System in Petroleum Products and Lubricants Testing Laboratories
3. Summary of Test Method
3.1 Iodate Detection System—The sample is burned in a stream of oxygen at a sufficiently high temperature to convert about
97 % of the sulfur to sulfur dioxide.Astandardization factor is employed to obtain accurate results. The combustion products are
passed into an absorber containing an acid solution of potassium iodide and starch indicator.Afaint blue color is developed in the
absorber solution by the addition of standard potassium iodate solution. As combustion proceeds, bleaching the blue color, more
iodate is added. The amount of standard iodate consumed during the combustion is a measure of the sulfur content of the sample.
3.2 IR Detection System—The sample is weighed into a special ceramic boat which is then placed into a combustion furnace
at 1371°C (2500°F) in an oxygen atmosphere. Most sulfur present is combusted to SO which is then measured with an infrared
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detectoraftermoistureanddustareremovedbytraps.Amicroprocessorcalculatesthemasspercentsulfurfromthesampleweight,
theintegrateddetectorsignalandapredeterminedcalibrationfactor.Boththesampleidentificationnumberandmasspercentsulfur
are then printed out. The calibration factor is determined using standards approximating the material to be analyzed.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This test method provides a means of monitoring the sulfur level of various petroleum products and additives. This
knowledgecanbeusedtopredictperformance,handling,orprocessingproperties.Insomecasesthepresenceofsulfurcompounds
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.
1
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum Products and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D02.03 on
Elemental Analysis.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2007.2008. Published JanuaryDecember 2008. Originally approved in 1958. Last previous edition approved in 20032007 as D 1552–037.
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*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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