SRPS B.H8.166:2012

Standard test method for sulfur in petroleum and petroleum products by energy 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 5 min per sample. This test method provides a means of determining whether the sulfur content of petroleum or a petroleum product meets specification or regulatory limits. 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, kerosine, other distillate oil, naphtha, residual oil, lubricating base oil, hydraulic oil, crude oil, unleaded gasoline, gasohol, biodiesel (see Note 2), and similar petroleum products.