ASTM D7845-20

Standard Test Method for Determination of Chemical Species in Marine Fuel Oil by Multidimensional Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The test method allows the quantitation of chemical species at low levels in marine fuel oils and cutter stocks. A great many types and concentrations of chemical species are found in marine fuel oils. A root cause relationship between the presence of such species or their concentration in fuels and any failure modes allegedly induced by the use of these fuels has not been established. This test method is necessary to establish test conditions required for future ISO 8217:2010 as defined in section 5.5 and Annex B item (d). Additional compounds may be determined by using the same conditions and by selecting required mass spectral selected ions, accordingly.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the quantitative determination of a variety of chemical species in marine fuel oil (bunker fuel oil) by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. By using the same conditions and by selecting required mass spectral selected ions, the test method may be used for the determination of other species than those for which precision statements and limits of detection have been established.  
1.2 An example list of chemical species for which a limit of quantification has been determined by means of this test method is given in Table 1.  
1.3 Other refinery hydrocarbon fractions and their mixtures may be tested using the same test method conditions. However, the precision of this test method reflects the compounds in Table 1.  
1.4 Results are reported to the nearest 1.0 mg/kg.  
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.  
1.5.1 Exception—Non-SI values are given for psig.  
1.6 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.  
1.7 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: 14-Jun-2020
• ICS: 47.020.20 - Marine engines and propulsion systems
• ICS: 75.160.20 - Liquid fuels
• Technical Committee: D02 - Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants
• Drafting Committee: D02.04.0M - Mass Spectrometry

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: D7845 − 20
Standard Test Method for
Determination of Chemical Species in Marine Fuel Oil by
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Multidimensional Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7845; 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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1.1 This test method covers the quantitative determination
2.1 ASTM Standards:
of a variety of chemical species in marine fuel oil (bunker fuel
D4307 Practice for Preparation of Liquid Blends for Use as
oil) by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. By using the
Analytical Standards
same conditions and by selecting required mass spectral
D6299 Practice for Applying Statistical Quality Assurance
selected ions, the test method may be used for the determina-
and Control Charting Techniques to Evaluate Analytical
tion of other species than those for which precision statements
Measurement System Performance
and limits of detection have been established.
2.2 Other Standards:
1.2 An example list of chemical species for which a limit of ISO 8217:2010 Petroleum Products—Fuels (Class F)—
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quantification has been determined by means of this test
Specifications of Marine Fuels
method is given in Table 1.
3. Terminology
1.3 Other refinery hydrocarbon fractions and their mixtures
maybetestedusingthesametestmethodconditions.However, 3.1 Definitions:
the precision of this test method reflects the compounds in
3.1.1 direct or open split interface, n—anyGC/MSinterface
Table 1.
used to maintain atmospheric pressure at capillary column
outlet.
1.4 Results are reported to the nearest 1.0 mg⁄kg.
3.1.2 reconstructed ion chromatogram (RIC), n—a limited
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
mass chromatogram representing the intensities of ion mass
standard.
spectrometric currents for only those ions having particular
1.5.1 Exception—Non-SI values are given for psig.
mass to charge ratios used in this test method to selectively
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
extract and identify components in the presence of a complex
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
hydrocarbon matrix.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1.3 total ion chromatogram (TIC), n—mass spectrometer
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
computer output representing either the summed intensities of
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
all scanned ion currents or a sample of the current in the ion
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
beam for each spectrum scan plotted against the corresponding
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
spectrum number.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- 3.1.4 wall coated open tubular (WCOT), n—a type of
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical capillary column prepared by coating or bonding the inside
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. wall of the capillary with a thin film of stationary phase.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Subcommittee D02.04.0M on Mass Spectrometry. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved June 15, 2020. Published July 2020. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 2013. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as D7845 – 17. DOI: Available fromAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
10.1520/D7845-20. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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TABLE 1 Component Table
6.1.1 Gas Chromatograph—Any gas chromatograph
Limit of Quantitation equipped with a flame ionization detector (FID) and having
mg/kg
sensitivity of 0.01 mg⁄kg. The gas chromatograph must be
n-butyl alcohol 10
capable of linear temperature control from 50 °C to 320 °C for
Cyclohexanol 10
n-butyl ether 10 the capil
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Designation: D7845 − 17 D7845 − 20
Standard Test Method for
Determination of Chemical Species in Marine Fuel Oil by
1
Multidimensional Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7845; 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 test method covers the quantitative determination of a variety of chemical species in marine fuel oil (bunker fuel oil)
by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. By using the same conditions and by selecting required mass spectral selected ions,
the test method may be used for the determination of other species than those for which precision statements and limits of detection
have been established.
1.2 An example list of chemical species for which a limit of quantification has been determined by means of this test method
is given in Table 1.
1.3 Other refinery hydrocarbon fractions and their mixtures may be tested using the same test method conditions. However, the
precision of this test method reflects the compounds in Table 1.
1.4 Results are reported to the nearest 1.0 mg ⁄kg.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.
1.5.1 Exception—Non-SI values are given for psig.
1.6 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.
1.7 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:
D4307 Practice for Preparation of Liquid Blends for Use as Analytical Standards
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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
D02.04.0M on Mass SpectroscopySpectrometry.
Current edition approved Jan. 15, 2017June 15, 2020. Published February 2017July 2020. Originally approved in 2013. Last previous edition approved in 20162017 as
D7845 – 16.D7845 – 17. DOI: 10.1520/D7845-17.10.1520/D7845-20.
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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.
*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
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TABLE 1 Component Table
Limit of Quantitation
mg/kg
n-butyl alcohol 10
Cyclohexanol 10
n-butyl ether 10
n-butyl acrylate 10
Styrene 10
alpha-pinene 10
Phenol 20
alpha-methyl styrene 10
beta-pinene 10
4-methyl styrene 10
trans-B-methyl styrene 10
3-methyl styrene 10
2-methyl styrene 10
Dicyclopentadiene 10
Limonene 10
Indene 20
1-phenyl ethanol 20
para, alpha-Dimethyl styrene 20
2,5 dimethyl styrene 20
2,4 dimethyl styrene 20
2-phenyl ethanol (phenylethanol) 20
2-Ethyl Phenol 50
2,4 Dimethyl Phenol 20
4-Ethyl Phenol (co elutes with 3-ethylphenol) 20
2-Phenoxy-1-propanol 50
2-Phenoxy ethanol 50
4-isopropylphenol 50
1-Phenoxy-2-Propanol 20
Styrene Glycol 50
D6299 Practice for Applying Statistical Quality Assurance and Control Charting Techniques to Evaluate Analytical Measure-
ment System Performance
2.2 Other Standards:
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ISO 8217:2010 Petroleum Products—Fuels (Class F)—Specifications of Marine Fuels
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 direct or open split interface, n—any GC/MS interface used to maintain atmospheric pressure at capillary column outlet.
3.1.2 reconstructed ion chromatogram (RIC), n—a limited mass chromatogram representing the intensities of ion mass
spectrometric currents for only those ions having particular mass to charge ratios used in this test method to selectively extract and
identify components in the presence of a complex hydrocarbon matrix.
3.1.3 total ion
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