ASTM D1555M-22

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

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, 148.9 to 176.7 °C and 176.7 to 204.4 °C aromatic hydrocarbons, and cyclohexane. A method is given for calculating the volume at a given temperature from an observed volume at an observed temperature, t °C. Table 1 lists the density in Vacuo at 15 °F and 20 °C 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 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 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.2.1 A complete inch-pound unit companion standard has been developed in Test Method D1555.  
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.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2022
• 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

Relations

• Refers: ASTM D1217-20 - Standard Test Method for Density and Relative Density (Specific Gravity) of Liquids by Bingham Pycnometer
• Effective Date: 01-May-2020

Standards Content (Sample)

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.
Designation: D1555M − 22
Standard Test Method for
Calculation of Volume and Weight of Industrial Aromatic
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Hydrocarbons and Cyclohexane [Metric]
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1555M; 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* 2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This standard is for use in calculating the weight and
D1217 Test Method for Density and Relative Density (Spe-
volume of benzene, toluene, mixed xylenes, styrene, ortho-
cific Gravity) of Liquids by Bingham Pycnometer
xylene, meta-xylene, para-xylene, cumene, ethylbenzene,
D1555 Test Method for Calculation of Volume and Weight
148.9 to 176.7 °C and 176.7 to 204.4 °C aromatic
of Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Cyclohexane
hydrocarbons, and cyclohexane. A method is given for calcu-
D3505 Test Method for Density or Relative Density of Pure
lating the volume at a given temperature from an observed
Liquid Chemicals
volume at an observed temperature, t °C. Table 1 lists the
D4052 Test Method for Density, Relative Density, and API
density in Vacuo at 15 °F and 20 °C for chemicals used to
Gravity of Liquids by Digital Density Meter
develop the relationship. Densities (or weights) “in vacuo”
2.2 Other Documents:
represent the true density (or weight) if measured in a vacuum
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American Petroleum Society Research Project 44
without the buoyancy effect of air acting on the liquid. It is
Patterson,J.B.,andMorris,E.C., Metrologia,31,1994,pp.
representative of the actual amount of product present. Densi-
277-288
ties (or weights) “inair” represent what would be measured on
TRC Thermodynamic Tables—Hydrocarbons, NSRDS-
a scale. The difference is on the order of 0.13 %. Modern
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NIST 75-121, Supplement No. 121, April 30, 2001
densitometers measure density in vacuo and theASTM recom-
mends the use of in vacuo densities (or weights).
3. Significance and Use
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
3.1 This test method is suitable for use in calculating
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
weights and volumes of the products outlined in Section 1.The
standard.
information presented in this method can be used for deter-
1.2.1 A complete inch-pound unit companion standard has
mining quantities of the above-stated aromatic hydrocarbons in
been developed in Test Method D1555.
tanks, shipping containers, etc.
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, health, and environmental practices and deter-
may be estimated from densities furnished by NSRDS-NIST
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
75-121 (National Standard Reference Data Series—National
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
Institute of Standards and Technology).
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
4.2 The VCF (Volume Correction Factor) equations pro-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
vided below are derived from the Volume Correction imple-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mentation procedures presented in Method D1555.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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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’s Document Summary page on
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D16 on the ASTM website.
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Aromatic, Industrial, Specialty and Related Chemicals and is the direct responsi- “Selected Values of Properties of Hydrocarbons and Related Compounds,”
bility of Subcommittee D16.01 on Benzene, Toluene, Xylenes, Cyclohexane and prepared by American Petroleum Institute Research Project 44 at the Chemical
Their Derivatives. Thermodynamics Center, Department of Chemistry, Texas A&M, College Station,
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2022. Published September 2022. Originally TX.
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approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as D1555M– 16. DOI: Available from National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), 100
10.1520/D1555M-
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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.
Designation: D1555M − 16 D1555M − 22
Standard Test Method for
Calculation of Volume and Weight of Industrial Aromatic
1
Hydrocarbons and Cyclohexane [Metric]
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1555M; 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*
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, 148.9 to 176.7°C176.7 °C and 176.7 to 204.4°C204.4 °C aromatic hydrocarbons,
and cyclohexane. A method is given for calculating the volume at 15°C and 20°Ca given temperature from an observed volume
at an observed temperature, t°C. °C. Table 1 lists the density in Vacuo at 60°F 15 °F and 20 °C 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).
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.2.1 A complete inch-pound unit companion standard has been developed in Test Method D1555.
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:
D1217 Test Method for Density and Relative Density (Specific Gravity) of Liquids by Bingham Pycnometer
D1555 Test Method for Calculation of Volume and Weight of Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Cyclohexane
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
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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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D16 on Aromatic, Industrial, Specialty and Related Chemicals and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D16.01 on Benzene, Toluene, Xylenes, Cyclohexane and Their Derivatives.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2016Sept. 1, 2022. Published April 2017September 2022. Originally approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 20082016 as
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D1555M– 08– 16. . DOI: 10.1520/D1555M-16.10.1520/D1555M-22.
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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’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.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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TABLE 1 Physical Properties
Freezing Boiling Density in Vacuo Density in Air Density in Vacuo Density in Air
Product Point Point at 15°C15 °C at 15°C15 °C at 20°C20 °C at 20°C20 °C
A,B,C D C,E,F D
°C °C g/cc g/cc g/cc g/cc
Benzene 5.6 80.1 0.88431 0.88324 0.87908 0.87801
Cumene -96.1 152.4 0.86586 0.86479 0.86160 0.86053
Cyclohexane 6.6 80.7 0.78317 0.78209 0.77849 0.77741
Ethylbenzene -95.0 136.2 0.87126 0.87019 0.8668
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