SRPS B.H8.156:2012

standard test method for sulfur in petroleum products by wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry

Scope

This standard describes test method for rapid and precise measurement of total sulfur in petroleum and petroleum products with a minimum of sample preparation. A typical analysis time is 1 to 2 minutes per sample. The quality of many petroleum products is related to the amount of sulfur present. The equipment specified for Test Method D2622 tends to be more expensive than that required for alternative test methods, such as Test Method D4294. This test method covers the determination of total sulfur in petroleum and petroleum products that are single-phase and either liquid at ambient conditions, liquefiable with moderate heat, or soluble in hydrocarbon solvents. These materials can include diesel fuel, jet fuel, kerosene, other distillate oil, naphtha, residual oil, lubricating base oil, hydraulic oil, crude oil, unleaded gasoline, gasohol and biodiesel.

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