Standard Test Method for Pour Point of Petroleum Products

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The pour point of a petroleum specimen is an index of the lowest temperature of its utility for certain applications.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers and is intended for use on any petroleum product. A procedure suitable for black specimens, cylinder stock, and nondistillate fuel oil is described in 8.8. A procedure for testing the fluidity of a residual fuel oil at a specified temperature is described in Appendix X1. The cloud point procedure formerly part of this test method now appears as Test Method D 2500.
1.2 Currently there is no ASTM test method for automated Test Method D 97 pour point measurements.
1.3 Several ASTM test methods offering alternative procedures for determining pour points using automatic apparatus are available. None of them share the same designation number as Test Method D 97. When an automatic instrument is used, the ASTM test method designation number specific to the technique shall be reported with the results. A procedure for testing the pour point of crude oils is described in Test Method D 5853.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.5 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.

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NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.
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An American National Standard
Designation:D97–08
Designation: 15/95
Standard Test Method for
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Pour Point of Petroleum Products
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationD97;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoptionor,inthecaseofrevision,theyearoflastrevision.Anumberinparenthesesindicatestheyearoflastreapproval.Asuperscript
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.
1. Scope* 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This test method covers and is intended for use on any 2.1 ASTM Standards:
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petroleum product. Aprocedure suitable for black specimens, D117 Guide for Sampling, Test Methods, and Specifica-
cylinder stock, and nondistillate fuel oil is described in 8.8.A tions for Electrical Insulating Oils of Petroleum Origin
procedure for testing the fluidity of a residual fuel oil at a D396 Specification for Fuel Oils
specified temperature is described inAppendix X1. The cloud D1659 Test Method for Maximum FluidityTemperature of
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point procedure formerly part of this test method now appears Residual Fuel Oil
as Test Method D2500. D2500 TestMethodforCloudPointofPetroleumProducts
1.2 Currently there is no ASTM test method for automated D3245 TestMethodforPumpabilityofIndustrialFuelOils
Test Method D97 pour point measurements. D5853 Test Method for Pour Point of Crude Oils
1.3 Several ASTM test methods offering alternative proce- D6300 Practice for Determination of Precision and Bias
dures for determining pour points using automatic apparatus Data for Use in Test Methods for Petroleum Products and
areavailable.Noneofthemsharethesamedesignationnumber Lubricants
as Test Method D97. When an automatic instrument is used, E1 Specification forASTM Liquid-in-GlassThermometers
the ASTM test method designation number specific to the 2.2 Energy Institute Standards:
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technique shall be reported with the results. A procedure for Specifications for IP Standard Thermometers
testing the pour point of crude oils is described inTest Method
3. Terminology
D5853.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as 3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 black oil, n—lubricant containing asphaltic materials.
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
standard. Blackoilsareusedinheavy-dutyequipmentapplications,such
as mining and quarrying, where extra adhesiveness is desired.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 3.1.2 cylinder stock, n—lubricant for independently lubri-
cated engine cylinders, such as those of steam engines and air
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- compressors. Cylinder stock are also used for lubrication of
valves and other elements in the cylinder area.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1.3 pour point, n—in petroleum products, the lowest
temperature at which movement of the test specimen is
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on
observed under prescribed conditions of test.
Petroleum Products and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
D02.07 on Flow Properties.
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Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2008. Published September 2008. Originally For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
approved in 1927, replacing D47. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
D97–07. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
In the IP, this test method is under the jurisdiction of the Standardization the ASTM website.
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Committee. This test method was adopted as a joint ASTM-IP Standard in 1965. Withdrawn.
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Statements defining this test and its significance when applied to electrical MethodsforAnalysisandTesting,IPStandardsforPetroleumanditsProducts,
insulating oils of mineral origin will be found in GuideD117. Part I, Vol 2.
*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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NOTE—Dimensions are in millimetres (not to scale).
FIG. 1 Apparatus for Pour Point Test
3.1.4 residual fuel, n—a liquid fuel containing bottoms
Temperature Thermometer
Number
remaining from crude distillation or thermal cracking; some-
Thermometer Range ASTM IP
times referred to as heavy fuel oil.
High cloud and pour −38 to +50°C 5C 1C
Low cloud and pour −80 to +20°C 6C 2C
3.1.4.1 Discussion—Residual fuels comprise Grades 4, 5,
Melting point +32 to +127°C 61C 63C
and 6 fuel oils, as defined
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This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM 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.
An American National Standard
Designation:D97–07 Designation:D97–08
Designation: 15/95
Standard Test Method for
1
Pour Point of Petroleum Products
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationD97;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoptionor,inthecaseofrevision,theyearoflastrevision.Anumberinparenthesesindicatestheyearoflastreapproval.Asuperscript
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.
1. Scope*
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1.1 This test method covers and is intended for use on any petroleum product. A procedure suitable for black specimens,
cylinder stock, and nondistillate fuel oil is described in 8.8.Aprocedure for testing the fluidity of a residual fuel oil at a specified
temperatureisdescribedinAppendixX1.ThecloudpointprocedureformerlypartofthistestmethodnowappearsasTestMethod
D2500.
1.2 Currently there is no ASTM test method for automated Test Method D97 pour point measurements.
1.3 Several ASTM test methods offering alternative procedures for determining pour points using automatic apparatus are
available. None of them share the same designation number as Test Method D97. When an automatic instrument is used, the
ASTMtestmethoddesignationnumberspecifictothetechniqueshallbereportedwiththeresults.Aprocedurefortestingthepour
point of crude oils is described in Test Method D5853.
1.4
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.5 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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D117 Guide for Sampling, Test Methods, and Specifications for Electrical Insulating Oils of Petroleum Origin
D396 Specification for Fuel Oils
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D1659 Test Method for Maximum Fluidity Temperature of Residual Fuel Oil
D2500 Test Method for Cloud Point of Petroleum Products
D3245 Test Method for Pumpability of Industrial Fuel Oils
D5853 Test Method for Pour Point of Crude Oils
D6300 Practice for Determination of Precision and Bias Data for Use in Test Methods for Petroleum Products and Lubricants
E1 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers
2.2 Energy Institute Standards:
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Specifications for IP Standard Thermometers
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 black oil, n—lubricant containing asphaltic materials. Black oils are used in heavy-duty equipment applications, such as
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum Products and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D02.07.0D
on Wax-Related Viscometric Properties of Fuels and Oils.
Current edition approved Dec.Sept. 1, 2007.2008. Published JanuarySeptember 2008. Originally approved in 1927, replacing D47. Last previous edition approved in
20062007 as D97–06. D97–07.
In the IP, this test method is under the jurisdiction of the Standardization Committee. This test method was adopted as a joint ASTM-IP Standard in 1965.
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Statements defining this test and its significance when applied to electrical insulating oils of mineral origin will be found in Guide D117.
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ForreferencedASTMstandards,visittheASTMwebsite,www.astm.org,orcontactASTMCustomerServiceatservice@astm.org.ForAnnualBookofASTMStandards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Withdrawn.
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Methods for Analysis and Testing, IP Standards for Petroleum and its Products, Part I, Vol 2.
*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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mining and quarrying, where extra adhesiveness is desired.
3.1.2 cylinder stock, n—lubricant for independently lubricated engine cylinders, such as those of steam engines and air
compressors. Cylinder stock are also used for lubrication of valves and other elements in the cylinder area.
3.1.3 pour point, n—in petroleum products, the lowest temperature at which movement of the test specimen is observed under
prescribed conditions of test.
3.1.4 residual fuel, n—a liquid fuel containing bottoms remaining from crude distillation or thermal cracking; sometimes
referred to as heavy fuel oil.
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