ASTM D2887-22
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Boiling Range Distribution of Petroleum Fractions by Gas Chromatography
Standard Test Method for Boiling Range Distribution of Petroleum Fractions by Gas Chromatography
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The boiling range distribution of petroleum fractions provides an insight into the composition of feedstocks and products related to petroleum refining processes. The gas chromatographic simulation of this determination can be used to replace conventional distillation methods for control of refining operations. This test method can be used for product specification testing with the mutual agreement of interested parties.
5.2 Boiling range distributions obtained by this test method are essentially equivalent to those obtained by true boiling point (TBP) distillation (see Test Method D2892). They are not equivalent to results from low efficiency distillations such as those obtained with Test Method D86 or D1160.
5.3 Procedure B was tested with biodiesel mixtures and reports the Boiling Point Distribution of FAME esters of vegetable and animal origin mixed with ultra low sulfur diesel.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the boiling range distribution of petroleum products. The test method is applicable to petroleum products and fractions having a final boiling point of 538 °C (1000 °F) or lower at atmospheric pressure as measured by this test method. This test method is limited to samples having a boiling range greater than 55.5 °C (100 °F), and having a vapor pressure sufficiently low to permit sampling at ambient temperature.
Note 1: Since a boiling range is the difference between two temperatures, only the constant of 1.8 °F/°C is used in the conversion of the temperature range from one system of units to another.
1.1.1 Procedure A (Sections 6 – 14)—Allows a larger selection of columns and analysis conditions such as packed and capillary columns as well as a Thermal Conductivity Detector in addition to the Flame Ionization Detector. Analysis times range from 14 min to 60 min.
1.1.2 Procedure B (Sections 15 – 23)—Is restricted to only 3 capillary columns and requires no sample dilution. In addition, Procedure B is used not only for the sample types described in Procedure A but also for the analysis of samples containing biodiesel mixtures B5, B10, and B20. The analysis time, when using Procedure B (Accelerated D2887), is reduced to about 8 min.
1.2 This test method is not to be used for the analysis of gasoline samples or gasoline components. These types of samples must be analyzed by Test Method D7096.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
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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Designation: D2887 − 22
Designation: 406/14(2017)
Standard Test Method for
Boiling Range Distribution of Petroleum Fractions by Gas
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Chromatography
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2887; 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* 1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the boiling
provided for information only and are not considered standard.
range distribution of petroleum products. The test method is
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
applicable to petroleum products and fractions having a final
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
boiling point of 538 °C (1000 °F) or lower at atmospheric
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
pressure as measured by this test method. This test method is
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
limited to samples having a boiling range greater than 55.5 °C
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
(100 °F), and having a vapor pressure sufficiently low to permit
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
sampling at ambient temperature.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
NOTE 1—Since a boiling range is the difference between two
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
temperatures, only the constant of 1.8 °F ⁄°C is used in the conversion of
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
the temperature range from one system of units to another.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1.1.1 Procedure A (Sections 6 – 14)—Allows a larger
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
selection of columns and analysis conditions such as packed
and capillary columns as well as a Thermal Conductivity
2. Referenced Documents
Detector in addition to the Flame Ionization Detector. Analysis
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
times range from 14 min to 60 min.
D86 Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products and
1.1.2 Procedure B (Sections 15 – 23)—Is restricted to only
Liquid Fuels at Atmospheric Pressure
3 capillary columns and requires no sample dilution. In
D1160 Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at
addition, Procedure B is used not only for the sample types
Reduced Pressure
described in Procedure A but also for the analysis of samples
D2892 Test Method for Distillation of Crude Petroleum
containing biodiesel mixtures B5, B10, and B20. The analysis
(15-Theoretical Plate Column)
time, when using Procedure B (Accelerated D2887), is reduced
D4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and
to about 8 min.
Petroleum Products
1.2 This test method is not to be used for the analysis of
D4175 Terminology Relating to Petroleum Products, Liquid
gasoline samples or gasoline components. These types of
Fuels, and Lubricants
samples must be analyzed by Test Method D7096.
D4626 Practice for Calculation of Gas Chromatographic
Response Factors
D6299 Practice for Applying Statistical Quality Assurance
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM International Committee
and Control Charting Techniques to Evaluate Analytical
D02 on Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct
Measurement System Performance
responsibility of ASTM Subcommittee D02.04.0H on Chromatographic Distribution
D6300 Practice for Determination of Precision and Bias
Methods. The technically equivalent standard as referenced is under the jurisdiciton
of the Energy Institute Subcommittee SC-G-6.
Data for Use in Test Methods for Petroleum Products,
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2022. Published September 2022. Originally
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approved in 1973. Last previous edition approved in 2019 as D2887 – 19a . DOI:
10.1520/D2887-22.
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ASTM and the Energy Institute, London. ASTM and IP standards were approved by contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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imply both standards are identical. the ASTM website.
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Designation: D2887 − 19a D2887 − 22
Designation: 406406/14(2017)
Standard Test Method for
Boiling Range Distribution of Petroleum Fractions by Gas
1,2
Chromatography
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2887; 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.
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ε NOTE—Editorially corrected Table 3 in March 2020.
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ε NOTE—Editorially corrected Table X6.1 in October 2020.
1. Scope*
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the boiling range distribution of petroleum products. The test method is
applicable to petroleum products and fractions having a final boiling point of 538 °C (1000 °F) or lower at atmospheric pressure
as measured by this test method. This test method is limited to samples having a boiling range greater than 55.5 °C (100 °F), and
having a vapor pressure sufficiently low to permit sampling at ambient temperature.
NOTE 1—Since a boiling range is the difference between two temperatures, only the constant of 1.8 °F ⁄°C is used in the conversion of the temperature
range from one system of units to another.
1.1.1 Procedure A (Sections 6 – 14)—Allows a larger selection of columns and analysis conditions such as packed and capillary
columns as well as a Thermal Conductivity Detector in addition to the Flame Ionization Detector. Analysis times range from
14 min to 60 min.
1.1.2 Procedure B (Sections 15 – 23)—Is restricted to only 3 capillary columns and requires no sample dilution. In addition,
Procedure B is used not only for the sample types described in Procedure A but also for the analysis of samples containing biodiesel
mixtures B5, B10, and B20. The analysis time, when using Procedure B (Accelerated D2887), is reduced to about 8 min.
1.2 This test method is not to be used for the analysis of gasoline samples or gasoline components. These types of samples must
be analyzed by Test Method D7096.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for
information only and are not considered standard.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM International Committee D02 on Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility
of ASTM Subcommittee D02.04.0H on Chromatographic Distribution Methods. The technically equivalent standard as referenced is under the jurisdiciton of the Energy
Institute Subcommittee SC-G-6.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2019Sept. 1, 2022. Published January 2020September 2022. Originally approved in 1973. Last previous edition approved in 2019 as
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D2887 – 19D2887 – 19a . DOI: 10.1520/D2887-19AE02.10.1520/D2887-22.
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This standard test method has been developed through the cooperative effort between ASTM International and the Energy Institute, London. The EI and ASTM
International logos imply that the ASTM International and EI standards are technically equivalent, but ASTM and IP standards were approved by ASTM and EI technical
committees as being technically equivalent but that does not imply that both standards are editorially identical.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D86 Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products and Liquid Fuels at Atmospheric Pressure
D1160 Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at Reduced Pressure
D2892 Test Method for Distillation of Crude Petroleum
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