ASTM D1555-21

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

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, orthoxylene, meta-xylene, para-xylene, cumene, ethylbenzene, 300 to 350°F and 350 to 400°F aromatic hydrocarbons, and cyclohexane. A method is given for calculating the volume at a desired temperature tb°F from an observed volume at to°F. Table 1 lists the density in Vacuo at 60°F 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 inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.2.1 A complete SI unit companion standard has been developed in Test Method D1555M.  
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: 30-Jun-2021
• 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: D1555 − 21
Standard Test Method for
Calculation of Volume and Weight of Industrial Aromatic
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Hydrocarbons and Cyclohexane
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1555; 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 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,
cific Gravity) of Liquids by Bingham Pycnometer
orthoxylene, meta-xylene, para-xylene, cumene, ethylbenzene,
D1555M Test Method for Calculation ofVolume andWeight
300 to 350°F and 350 to 400°F aromatic hydrocarbons, and
of Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Cyclohexane
cyclohexane. A method is given for calculating the volume at
[Metric]
a desired temperature t °F from an observed volume at t °F.
b o
D3505 Test Method for Density or Relative Density of Pure
Table 1 lists the density in Vacuo at 60°F for chemicals used to
Liquid Chemicals
develop the relationship. Densities (or weights) “in vacuo”
D4052 Test Method for Density, Relative Density, and API
represent the true density (or weight) if measured in a vacuum
Gravity of Liquids by Digital Density Meter
without the buoyancy effect of air acting on the liquid. It is
representative of the actual amount of product present. Densi-
2.2 Other Documents:
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ties (or weights) “in air” represent what would actually be American Petroleum Society Research Project 44
measured on a scale. The difference is on the order of 0.13 %.
Patterson, J. B., and Morris, E. C. Metrologia, 31, 1994, pp.
Modern densitometers measure density in vacuo and the 277-288
ASTM recommends the use of in vacuo densities (or weights).
NSRDS-NIST 75-121 TRC Thermodynamic Tables—
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Hydrocarbons, Supplement No. 121, April 30, 2001
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
3. Significance and Use
standard.
3.1 This test method is suitable for use in calculating
1.2.1 A complete SI unit companion standard has been
weights and volumes of the products outlined in Section 1.The
developed in Test Method D1555M.
information presented in this method can be used for deter-
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
mining quantities of the above-stated aromatic hydrocarbons in
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
tanks, shipping containers, etc.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter- 4. Basic Data
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.1 Densities of materials should be determined by mea-
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
surement (see Section 7). Densities of pure materials at 60°F
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
may be estimated from densities furnished by NSRDS-NIST
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
75-121 (National Standard Reference Data Series—National
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
Institute of Standards and Technology).
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 July 1, 2021. Published August 2021. Originally TX.
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approved in 1957. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as D1555 – 16. DOI: Available from National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), 100
10.1520/D1555-21. Bureau Dr., Stop 1070, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1070, http://www.nist.gov.
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Designation: D1555 − 16 D1555 − 21
Standard Test Method for
Calculation of Volume and Weight of Industrial Aromatic
1
Hydrocarbons and Cyclohexane
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1555; 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*Scope
1.1 This standard is for use in calculating the weight and volume of benzene, toluene, mixed xylenes, styrene, ortho-xylene,
orthoxylene, meta-xylene, para-xylene, cumene, ethylbenzene, 300 to 350°F and 350 to 400°F aromatic hydrocarbons, and
cyclohexane. A method is given for calculating the volume at 60°F a desired temperature t °F from an observed volume at t °F.
b o
Table 1 lists the density in Vacuo at 60°F 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 inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
standard.
1.2.1 A complete SI unit companion standard has been developed in Test Method D1555M.
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
D1555M Test Method for Calculation of Volume and Weight of Industrial Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Cyclohexane [Metric]
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
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D16 on Aromatic Hydrocarbons 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, 2016July 1, 2021. Published March 2017August 2021. Originally approved in 1957. Last previous edition approved in 20092016 as
D1555 – 09.D1555 – 16. DOI: 10.1520/D1555-16.10.1520/D1555-21.
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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
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TABLE 1 Physical Properties
Freezing Boiling Density Density in Vacuo Density in Air
Product Point Point in Vacuo at 60°F at 60°F
A,B C D
°F °F at 60°F g/cc lb/gal lb/gal
Benzene 42.0 176.2 0.88373 7.3751 7.3662
Cumene -140.9 306.3 0.86538 7.2219 7.2130
Cyclohexane 43.8 177.3 0.78265 6.5315 6.5225
Ethylbenzene -139.0 277.1 0.87077 7.2669 7.2580
Styrene -23.1 293.4 0.90979 7.5926 7.5837
Toluene -139.0 231.1 0.87096 7.2685 7.2596
m-Xylene -54.2 282.4 0.86784 7.2425 7.2336
o-Xylene -13.3 291.9 0.88340 7.3723 7.3634
p-Xylene 55.9 281.0 0.86456 7.2151 7.2062
A
Based on regression of 2001 TRC Thermodynamic Tables, Hydrocarbons, NSRDS-NIST 75-121 (April 30, 2001). The data is presented in Appendix X1.
B
Specific Gravity has been deleted
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