ASTM D4898-90(2010)e1
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Insoluble Contamination of Hydraulic Fluids by Gravimetric Analysis
Standard Test Method for Insoluble Contamination of Hydraulic Fluids by Gravimetric Analysis
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method indicates and measures the amount of insoluble contamination of hydraulic fluids. Minimizing the levels of insoluble contamination of hydraulic fluids is essential for the satisfactory performance and long life of the equipment. Insoluble contamination can not only plug filters but can damage functional system components resulting in wear and eventual system failure.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of insoluble contamination in hydraulic fluids by gravimetric analyses. The contamination determined includes both particulate and gel-like matter, organic and inorganic, which is retained on a membrane filter disk of pore diameter as required by applicable specifications (usually 0.45 μm or 0.80 μm).
1.2 To indicate the nature and distribution of the particulate contamination, the gravimetric method should be supplemented by occasional particle counts of typical samples in accordance with Test Method F312.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For a specific warning statement, see 6.1.
General Information
Relations
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NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.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
´1
Designation: D4898 − 90(Reapproved 2010)
Standard Test Method for
Insoluble Contamination of Hydraulic Fluids by Gravimetric
Analysis
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4898; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber 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.
´ NOTE—Updated withdrawn standards in Referenced Documents editorially in July 2011.
1. Scope lbenzene Sulfonate Type (Withdrawn 2000)
E319Practice for the Evaluation of Single-Pan Mechanical
1.1 This test method covers the determination of insoluble
Balances
contamination in hydraulic fluids by gravimetric analyses.The
F302Practice for Field Sampling of Aerospace Fluids in
contamination determined includes both particulate and gel-
Containers
like matter, organic and inorganic, which is retained on a
F303Practices for Sampling for Particles in Aerospace
membranefilterdiskofporediameterasrequiredbyapplicable
Fluids and Components
specifications (usually 0.45 µm or 0.80 µm).
F312Test Methods for Microscopical Sizing and Counting
1.2 To indicate the nature and distribution of the particulate
Particles from Aerospace Fluids on Membrane Filters
contamination, the gravimetric method should be supple-
F314Methods of Test for Identification of Metallic and
mented by occasional particle counts of typical samples in
Fibrous Contaminants in Aerospace Fluids (Withdrawn
accordance with Test Method F312.
1990)
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
2.2 Military Standard:
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
MIL-C-81302C Cleaning Compound Solvent Trichlorotrif-
standard.
luoroethane
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3. Summary of Test Method
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1 The insoluble contamination is determined by passing a
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
givenquantityofafluidsamplethroughamembranefilterdisk
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For a specific
and measuring the resultant increase in the weight of the filter.
warning statement, see 6.1.
The fluid sample is drawn through the filter by a vacuum and
the insoluble contamination is collected on the surface of the
2. Referenced Documents
filter. In addition, the filter disk is microscopically scanned for
2.1 ASTM Standards: excessively large particles, fibers, or other unusual conditions.
A555/A555MSpecification for General Requirements for
Stainless Steel Wire and Wire Rods
4. Significance and Use
D1836Specification for Commercial Hexanes
4.1 This test method indicates and measures the amount of
D2021SpecificationforNeutralDetergent,40PercentAlky-
insoluble contamination of hydraulic fluids. Minimizing the
levels of insoluble contamination of hydraulic fluids is essen-
tial for the satisfactory performance and long life of the
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on
equipment. Insoluble contamination can not only plug filters
Petroleum Products and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
but can damage functional system components resulting in
D02.N0.02 on Industrial Applications.
wear and eventual system failure.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2010. Published November 2010. Originally
approved in 1965. Test Method F313 was redesignated as D4898 in 1988. Last
previous edition approved in 2005 as D4898–90(2005). DOI: 10.1520/D4898-
90R10E01.
2 3
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM www.astm.org.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, DODSSP, Bldg. 4,
the ASTM website. Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5098
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
´1
D4898 − 90 (2010)
5. Apparatus 6.4 Refrigerant-113(trichlorotrifluoroethane)conformingto
U.S. Military Specification MIL-C-81302C. (Warning—
5.1 Microbalance, accurate to 0.005 mg, and the zero shall
Flammable. Harmful if inhaled. Skin irritant on repeated
not drift more than 0.005 mg during the test period. The rated
contact. Eye irritant. Aspiration hazard.)
accuracy shall be obtainable by personnel actually making the
weighings, under actual conditions of use and shall be verified
7. Sample
in accordance with Practice E319.
7.1 A 100 6 1-mL fluid sample shall be used for this
5.2 Membrane Filter Support, fritted glass, sintered metal,
method. Larger or smaller samples may be used, however, to
or stainless steel screen, to support 25-mm or 47 to 51-mm
meet problems of unusually high or low contamination levels.
membrane filters. The support shall be designed to enable
NOTE 1—Methods for obtaining the fluid samples are not specified in
attachment of a vacuum flask.
this method. These methods should be established by the individual
5.3 Filtration Funnel, glass or stainless steel, minimum
agencies or laboratories in accordance with their requirements. However,
extremecareshouldbetakentoensurethatthesamplesarerepresentative
capacity 15 mL, designed to enable attachment to the mem-
and free of external contamination.
brane filter support by means of a suitable clamping device.
The filter funnel is calibrated to indicate volume. 7.2 The following ASTM sampling test methods should be
used when applicable: Practices F302 and F303.
5.4 Vacuum Flask, 250-mL, with rubber stopper.
5.5 Filtered Liquid Dispensers (2)—Washing bottles or
8. Preparation of Apparatus
otherdispenserscapableofdeliveringliquidthrougha0.45-µm
8.1 The filtration funnel, petri dishes, graduated cylinders,
in-line membrane filter.
and sample bottles shall be cleaned before each use by the
5.6 Air Ionizer, alpha emitter, 18.5 MBq, of polonium-210, following method:
with a useful life of 1.5 years to a final value of 1.1 MBq. 8.1.1 Thoroughly wash in a solution of detergent and hot
water.
5.7 Membrane Filters (2), 25 mm or 47 to 51 mm in
8.1.2 Rinse with hot tap water and finally with distilled or
diameter, with pore diameter as required.
deionized water.
5.8 Microscope, capable of 35× magnification.
8.1.3 Rinse twice with filtered isopropyl alcohol (delivered
5.9 Vacuum Source, capable of pulling 550 mm Hg. An through a filtered liquid dispenser).
8.1.4 Rinse twice with filtered commercial hexane (deliv-
electrically driven vacuum pump must be explosion-proof.
ered through filtered liquid dispenser).
5.10 Drying Oven, capable of maintaining a temperature of
8.1.5 Leave approximately 1 mL of commercial hexane in
80°C.
the bottom of each sample bottle. Replace sample bottle cap.
5.11 Sam
...
Questions, Comments and Discussion
Ask us and Technical Secretary will try to provide an answer. You can facilitate discussion about the standard in here.