ASTM D1555-16

Standard Test Method for Calculation of Volume and Weight of Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Cyclohexane

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 This test method is suitable for use in calculating weights and volumes of the products outlined in Section 1. The information presented in this method can be used for determining quantities of the above-stated aromatic hydrocarbons in tanks, shipping containers, etc.
SCOPE
1.1 This standard is for use in calculating the weight and volume of benzene, toluene, mixed xylenes, styrene, ortho-xylene, meta-xylene, para-xylene, cumene, ethylbenzene, 300 to 350°F and 350 to 400°F aromatic hydrocarbons, and cyclohexane. A method is given for calculating the volume at 60°F from an observed volume at t°F. Table 1 lists the density in Vacuo at 60°F for chemicals used to develop the relationship. Densities (or weights) “in vacuo” represent the true density (or weight) if measured in a vacuum without the buoyancy effect of air acting on the liquid. It is representative of the actual amount of product present. Densities (or weights) “in air” represent what would actually be measured on a scale. The difference is on the order of 0.13 %. Modern densitometers measure density in vacuo and the ASTM recommends the use of in vacuo densities (or weights). (A) Based on regression of 2001 TRC Thermodynamic Tables, Hydrocarbons, NSRDS-NIST 75-121 (April 30, 2001). The data is presented in Appendix X1.(B) Specific Gravity has been deleted from this table as unnecessary to this standard. If needed, divide 60°F density in g/cc by 0.999016 g/cc. See Appendix X2.(C) Produced by multiplying the density in vacuo at 60°F in g/cc by 8.345404452 and rounding to 4 decimal places.(D) Produced using Density - g/cc in air · 1.000149926 − 0.001199407795) · 8.345404452, rounding to 4 decimal places. See Appendix X3.  
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.2.1 A complete SI unit companion standard has been developed in Test Method D1555M.  
1.3 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2016
• ICS: 71.080.15 - Aromatic hydrocarbons
• Technical Committee: D16 - Aromatic, Industrial, Specialty and Related Chemicals
• Drafting Committee: D16.01 - Benzene, Toluene, Xylenes, Cyclohexane and Their Derivatives

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D1555 − 16
Standard Test Method for
Calculation of Volume and Weight of Industrial Aromatic
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Hydrocarbons and Cyclohexane
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1555; 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* cific Gravity) of Liquids by Bingham Pycnometer
D1555M Test Method for Calculation ofVolume andWeight
1.1 This standard is for use in calculating the weight and
of Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Cyclohexane
volume of benzene, toluene, mixed xylenes, styrene, ortho-
[Metric]
xylene, meta-xylene, para-xylene, cumene, ethylbenzene, 300
D3505 Test Method for Density or Relative Density of Pure
to 350°F and 350 to 400°F aromatic hydrocarbons, and
Liquid Chemicals
cyclohexane. A method is given for calculating the volume at
D4052 Test Method for Density, Relative Density, and API
60°F from an observed volume at t°F. Table 1 lists the density
Gravity of Liquids by Digital Density Meter
in Vacuo at 60°F for chemicals used to develop the relation-
2.2 Other Documents:
ship. Densities (or weights) “in vacuo” represent the true
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American Petroleum Society Research Project 44
density (or weight) if measured in a vacuum without the
Patterson, J. B., and Morris, E. C. Metrologia, 31, 1994, pp.
buoyancy effect of air acting on the liquid. It is representative
277-288
of the actual amount of product present. Densities (or weights)
NSRDS-NIST 75-121 TRC Thermodynamic Tables—
“in air” represent what would actually be measured on a scale.
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Hydrocarbons, Supplement No. 121, April 30, 2001
Thedifferenceisontheorderof0.13 %.Moderndensitometers
measure density in vacuo and the ASTM recommends the use
3. Significance and Use
of in vacuo densities (or weights).
3.1 This test method is suitable for use in calculating
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
weights and volumes of the products outlined in Section 1.The
as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
information presented in this method can be used for deter-
standard.
mining quantities of the above-stated aromatic hydrocarbons in
1.2.1 A complete SI unit companion standard has been
tanks, shipping containers, etc.
developed in Test Method D1555M.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4. Basic Data
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.1 Densities of materials should be determined by mea-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
surement (see Section 7). Densities of pure materials at 60°F
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
may be estimated from densities furnished by NSRDS-NIST
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
75-121 (National Standard Reference Data Series—National
Institute of Standards and Technology).
2. Referenced Documents
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4.2 The VCF (Volume Correction Factor) equations pro-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
vided below were derived from the Volume Correction Tables
D1217 Test Method for Density and Relative Density (Spe-
presented in the previous edition of this standard, Method
D1555-95. Although reported as based on the American
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D16 on
Petroleum Institute Research Project 44, the actual documen-
Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Chemicals and is the direct responsibility of
tation that could be found is incomplete. As regression of the
Subcommittee D16.01 on Benzene, Toluene, Xylenes, Cyclohexane and Their
Derivatives.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2016. Published March 2017. Originally
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approved in 1957. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as D1555 – 09. DOI: “Selected Values of Properties of Hydrocarbons and Related Compounds,”
10.1520/D1555-16. prepared by American Petroleum Institute Research Project 44 at the Chemical
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Thermodynamics Center, Department of Chemistry, Texas A&M, College Station,
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM TX.
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), 100
the ASTM website. Bureau Dr., Stop 1070, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1070, http://www.nist.gov.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Designation: D1555 − 09 D1555 − 16
Standard Test Method for
Calculation of Volume and Weight of Industrial Aromatic
1
Hydrocarbons and Cyclohexane
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1555; 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*
1.1 This standard is for use in calculating the weight and volume of benzene, toluene, mixed xylenes, styrene, ortho-xylene,
meta-xylene, para-xylene, cumene, ethylbenzene, 300 to 350°F and 350 to 400°F aromatic hydrocarbons, and cyclohexane. A
method is given for calculating the volume at 60°F from an observed volume at t°F. Table 1 lists the density in poundsVacuo per
gallon at 60°F for high purity chemicals.chemicals used to develop the relationship. Densities (or weights) “in vacuo” represent
the true density (or weight) if measured in a vacuum without the buoyancy effect of air acting on the liquid. It is representative
of the actual amount of product present. Densities (or weights) “in air” represent what would actually be measured on a scale. The
difference is on the order of 0.13 %. Modern densitometers measure density in vacuo and the ASTM recommends the use of in
vacuo densities (or weights).
1.2 Calculated results shall be rounded off in accordance with the rounding-off method of Practice E29.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
standard.
1.2.1 A complete SI unit companion standard has been developed in Test Method D1555M.
1.3 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:
D1217 Test Method for Density and Relative Density (Specific Gravity) of Liquids by Bingham Pycnometer
D1555M Test Method for Calculation of Volume and Weight of Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Cyclohexane [Metric]
D3505 Test Method for Density or Relative Density of Pure Liquid Chemicals
D4052 Test Method for Density, Relative Density, and API Gravity of Liquids by Digital Density Meter
E29 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
2.2 Other Documents:
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American Petroleum Society Research Project 44
Patterson, J. B., and Morris, E. C. Metrologia, , 31, 1994, pp. 277-288
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NSRDS-NIST 75-121 TRC Thermodynamic Tables—Hydrocarbons, Supplement No. 121, April 30, 2001
3. Significance and Use
3.1 This test method is suitable for use in calculating weights and volumes of the products outlined in Section 1. The
information presented in this method can be used for determining quantities of the above-stated aromatic hydrocarbons in tanks,
shipping containers, etc.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D16 on Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Chemicals and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
D16.01 on Benzene, Toluene, Xylenes, Cyclohexane and Their Derivatives.
Current edition approved June 1, 2009Nov. 1, 2016. Published July 2009March 2017. Originally approved in 1957. Last previous edition approved in 20042009 as
D1555 – 04a.D1555 – 09. DOI: 10.1520/D1555-09.10.1520/D1555-16.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’sstandard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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“Selected Values of Properties of Hydrocarbons and Related Compounds,” prepared by American Petroleum Institute Research Project 44 at the Chemical
Thermodynamics Center, Department of Chemistry, Texas A&M, College Station, TX.
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Available from National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), 100 Bureau Dr., Stop 1070, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1070, http://www.nist.gov.
*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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