ASTM D6728

This is an ASTM International Standard Test Method for the analysis of contaminants in diesel engine or gas turbine fuels. The Spectroil M oil and fuel analysis spectrometer meets and exceeds the requirements of this specification. Copies of the complete method are available from the ASTM web site at www.astm.org.

The full title and partial scope of the method is listed below:

Standard Method for Determination of Contaminants in Gas Turbine and Diesel Engine Fuel by Rotating Disc Electrode Atomic Emission Spectrometry

• 1. Scope
• 1.1 This test method covers the determination of contaminants and materials as a result of corrosion in gas turbine or diesel engine fuels by rotating disc electrode atomic emission spectroscopy (RDE-AES).
• 1.2 The method is applicable to ASTM Grades 0-GT, 1-GT, 2-GT, 3-GT and 4-GT gas turbine fuels and Grades Low Sulfur No. 1-D, Low Sulfur No. 2-D, No. 1-D, No. 2-D and No. 4-D diesel fuel oils.
• 1.3 This test method provides a rapid on-site determination of contamination and corrosive elements in gas turbine and diesel engine fuels so the fuel quality and level of required treatment can be determined.
• 1.4 This test method uses oil-soluble metals for calibration and does not purport to quantitatively determine or detect insoluble particles.

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