ASTM D2887-16

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 inch-pound units 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2016
• ICS: 75.080 - Petroleum products in general
• Technical Committee: D02 - Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants
• Drafting Committee: D02.04.0H - Chromatographic Distribution Methods

Standards Content (Sample)

NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.
Contact ASTM International (www.astm.org) for the latest information
Designation: D2887 − 16
Designation:406
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.
1. Scope* 1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the boiling
information only.
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 and health practices and determine the applica-
limited to samples having a boiling range greater than 55.5 °C
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
(100 °F),andhavingavaporpressuresufficientlylowtopermit
sampling at ambient temperature.
2. Referenced Documents
NOTE 1—Since a boiling range is the difference between two
3
2.1 ASTM Standards:
temperatures, only the constant of 1.8 °F⁄°C is used in the conversion of
D86 Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products and
the temperature range from one system of units to another.
Liquid Fuels at Atmospheric Pressure
1.1.1 Procedure A (Sections 6–14)—Allows a larger
D1160 Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at
selection of columns and analysis conditions such as packed
Reduced Pressure
and capillary columns as well as a Thermal Conductivity
D2892 Test Method for Distillation of Crude Petroleum
Detector in addition to the Flame Ionization Detector.Analysis
(15-Theoretical Plate Column)
times range from 14 min to 60 min.
D4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and
1.1.2 Procedure B (Sections 15–23)—Is restricted to only
Petroleum Products
3 capillary columns and requires no sample dilution. In
D4626 Practice for Calculation of Gas Chromatographic
addition, Procedure B is used not only for the sample types
Response Factors
described in Procedure A but also for the analysis of samples
D6708 Practice for StatisticalAssessment and Improvement
containing biodiesel mixtures B5, B10, and B20. The analysis
of Expected Agreement Between Two Test Methods that
time,whenusingProcedureB(AcceleratedD2887),isreduced
Purport to Measure the Same Property of a Material
to about 8 min.
D7096 Test Method for Determination of the Boiling Range
Distribution of Gasoline by Wide-Bore Capillary Gas
1.2 This test method is not to be used for the analysis of
Chromatography
gasoline samples or gasoline components. These types of
D7169 Test Method for Boiling Point Distribution of
samples must be analyzed by Test Method D7096.
Samples with Residues Such as Crude Oils and Atmo-
spheric and Vacuum Residues by High Temperature Gas
Chromatography
1
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on
E260 Practice for Packed Column Gas Chromatography
Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of
E355 Practice for Gas Chromatography Terms and Relation-
Subcommittee D02.04.0H on Chromatographic Distribution Methods.
Current edition approved April 1, 2016. Published May 2016. Originally
ships
ɛ1
approved in 1973. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as D2887 – 15 . DOI:
10.1520/D2887-16.
2
This standard has been developed through the cooperative effort between
3
ASTM International and the Energy Institute, London. The EI and ASTM For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
International logos imply that the ASTM International and EI standards are contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
technically equivalent, but does not imply that both standards are editorially Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
identical. 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
1

---------------------- Page: 1 ----------------------
D2887 − 16
E516 Practice for Testing Thermal Conductivity Detectors in order of increasing boiling point.The column temperature is
Used in Gas Chromatography raised at a reproduc
...

This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM 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.
´1
Designation: D2887 − 15 D2887 − 16
Designation: 406
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.
1
ε NOTE—Publication information in the Summary of Changes section was corrected editorially in November 2015.
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 D3710D7096.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The inch-pound units 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
3
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 (15-Theoretical Plate Column)
D3710 Test Method for Boiling Range Distribution of Gasoline and Gasoline Fractions by Gas Chromatography (Withdrawn
4
2014)
D4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
1
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
D02.04.0H on Chromatographic Distribution Methods.
Current edition approved July 1, 2015April 1, 2016. Published July 2015May 2016. Originally approved in 1973. Last previous edition approved in 20142015 as
ɛ1
D2887 – 14.D2887 – 15 . DOI: 10.1520/D2887-15E01.10.1520/D2887-16.
2
This standard 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 does not imply that both standards are editorially identical.
3
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’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
1

---------------------- Page: 1 ----------------------
D2887 − 16
D4626 Practice for Calculation of Gas Chromatographic Response Factors
D6708 Practice for Statistical Assessment and Improvement of Expected Agreement Between Two Test Methods that Purport
to Meas
...