Standard Test Method for Determination of Moisture in New and In-Service Lubricating Oils and Additives by Relative Humidity Sensor

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

08-02-2024

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

1.1This test method covers the quantitative determination of water in new and in-service lubricating oils and additives in the range of 10 mg/kg to 100 000 mg/kg (0.001 wt./wt. to 10 % wt./wt.) using a relative humidity (RH) sensor. Methanol, acetonitrile, and other compounds are known to interfere with this test method.

1.2The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.3Warning—Samples tested in this test method can be flammable, explosive, and toxic. Use caution when handling them before and after testing.

1.4This 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.

1.5This 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.

Committee	D 02
DocumentType	Test Method
Pages	4
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
Supersedes	ASTM D 7546 : 2015

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