ASTM D6203-17
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Thermal Stability of Way Lubricants
Standard Test Method for Thermal Stability of Way Lubricants
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Thermal stability characterizes physical and chemical property changes which may adversely affect an oil's lubricating performance. This test method evaluates the thermal stability of a way lubricant in the presence of copper and steel rods at 100 °C. Deposits and rod colors are the evaluation criteria. No correlation of the test to field service has been made.
4.2 This test method is intended for use in qualifying a way lubricant, rather than for quality control or condition monitoring purposes.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the evaluation of the thermal stability of hydrocarbon–based way lubricants, although oxidation may occur during the test.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.
1.2.1 Exception—The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 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: D6203 − 17
Standard Test Method for
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Thermal Stability of Way Lubricants
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6203; 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* temperatureof100 °C.Atthecompletionofthetest,thecopper
and steel rods are visually rated for discoloration and the
1.1 This test method covers the evaluation of the thermal
beaker is visually evaluated for deposits.
stability of hydrocarbon-based way lubricants, although oxida-
tion may occur during the test.
4. Significance and Use
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
4.1 Thermal stability characterizes physical and chemical
standard.
property changes which may adversely affect an oil’s lubricat-
1.2.1 Exception—The values given in parentheses are for
ing performance. This test method evaluates the thermal
information only.
stability of a way lubricant in the presence of copper and steel
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
rods at 100 °C. Deposits and rod colors are the evaluation
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
criteria. No correlation of the test to field service has been
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
made.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 4.2 This test method is intended for use in qualifying a way
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor- lubricant, rather than for quality control or condition monitor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- ing purposes.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- 5. Apparatus
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
5.1 Gravity Convection Electric Oven, capable of maintain-
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ing the samples at a test temperature of 100 °C 6 2 °C.
2. Referenced Documents
5.2 Calibrated Temperature Indicator, suitable for measur-
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2.1 ASTM Standards: ing and controlling the oven temperature.
D4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and
5.3 Griffın Beakers, borosilicate glass, 100 mL.
Petroleum Products
5.4 Copper Test Specimens, in accordance with
2.2 Other Standards:
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UNS C11000, 99.9 % pure electrolytic tough pitch copper,
UNS C11000 Electrolytic Tough Pitch Copper
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6.4 mm in diameter by 7.6 cm in length (0.25 in. by 3.0 in.).
AISI W1 1% Carbon Tool Steel
5.5 Steel Test Specimens, in accordance with AISI W1 1 %
3. Summary of Test Method
carbon steel, 6.4 mm in diameter by 7.6 cm in length (0.25 in.
3.1 Abeaker containing test oil and copper and steel rods is
by 3.0 in.).
placed in a gravity convection electric oven for 24 h at a test
5.6 Silicon Carbide Abrasive, 320 grit with cloth backing.
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5.7 Crocus Cloth.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on
Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of
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5.8 Fives Cincinnati Color Chart.
Subcommittee D02.L0.01 on Metal Removal Fluids and Lubricants.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2017. Published March 2018. Originally
5.9 Facial Tissue.
approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as D6203 – 06 (2012).
DOI: 10.1520/D6203-17.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on The sole source of supply of the apparatus known to the committee at this time
the ASTM website. is Fives Cincinnati, Lubricants Laboratory, 2200 Litton Lane, Hebron, KY 41048;
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Available from Copper Development Assoc., 2 Greenwich Office Park, Box www.Fivesmsi.com or by e-mail at FMS.LubricantsLab@FIVESGROUP.com. If
1840, Greenwich, CT 06836. you are aware of alternative suppliers, please provide this information to ASTM
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Available from American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), 1140 Connecticut International Headquarters. Your comments will receive careful consideration at a
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Ave., NW, Suite 705, Washington, DC 20036, http://www.steel.org. meeting of the responsible technical committee, which you may attend.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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TABLE 1 Results of Interlaboratory Testing
Copper Rod Rating Steel Rod Rating Deposits (Y/N
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Designation: D6203 − 06 (Reapproved 2012) D6203 − 17
Standard Test Method for
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Thermal Stability of Way Lubricants
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6203; 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 Scope*
1.1 This test method covers the evaluation of the thermal stability of hydrocarbon–basedhydrocarbon-based way lubricants,
although oxidation may occur during the test.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.2.1 Exception—The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 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:
D4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
2.2 Other Standards:
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UNS C11000 Electrolytic Tough Pitch Copper
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AISI W1 1% Carbon Tool Steel
3. Summary of Test Method
3.1 A beaker containing test oil and copper and steel rods is placed in a gravity convection electric oven for 24 h 24 h at a test
temperature of 100°C.100 °C. At the completion of the test, the copper and steel rods are visually rated for discoloration and the
beaker is visually evaluated for deposits.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 Thermal stability characterizes physical and chemical property changes which may adversely affect an oil’s lubricating
performance. This test method evaluates the thermal stability of a way lubricant in the presence of copper and steel rods at
100°C.100 °C. Deposits and rod colors are the evaluation criteria. No correlation of the test to field service has been made.
4.2 This test method is intended for use in qualifying a way lubricant, rather than for quality control or condition monitoring
purposes.
5. Apparatus
5.1 Gravity Convection Electric Oven, capable of maintaining the samples at a test temperature of 100100 °C 6 2°C.2 °C.
5.2 Calibrated Temperature Indicator, suitable for measuring and controlling the oven temperature.
5.3 Griffın Beakers, borosilicate glass, 100 mL.100 mL.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum Products Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D02.L0.01 on Metal Removal Fluids and Lubricants.
Current edition approved April 15, 2012Dec. 1, 2017. Published May 2012March 2018. Originally approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 20062012 as
D6203D6203 – 06 (2012).–06. DOI: 10.1520/D6203-06R12.10.1520/D6203-17.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM 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.
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Available from Copper Development Assoc., 2 Greenwich Office Park, Box 1840, Greenwich, CT 06836.
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Available from American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), 1140 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 705, Washington, DC 20036, http://www.steel.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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5.4 Copper Test Specimens, in accordance with UNS C11000, UNS C11000, 99.9 % pure electrolytic tough pitch copper, 6.4
mm 6.4 mm in diameter by 7.6 cm 7.6 cm in length (0.25(0.25 in. by 3.0 in.).3.0 in.).
5.5 Steel Test Specimens, in accordance with AISI W1 1 % carbon steel, 6.4 mm 6.4 mm in diameter by 7.6 cm 7.6 cm in length
(0.25(0.25 in. by 3.0 in.).3.0 in.).
5.6 Silicon Carbide Abrasive, 320 grit 320 grit with cloth backing.
5.7 Crocus Cloth.
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5.8 Fives Cincinnati Milacron Color Chart.
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