ASTM_D_7807_-_12.pdf

Designation:D780712Standard Test Method forDetermination of Boiling Range Distribution of Hydrocarbonand Sulfur Components of Petroleum Distillates by GasChromatography and Chemiluminescence Detection1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7807;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This test method covers the determination of the boilingrange distribution of petroleum products.The test method isapplicable to petroleum products and fractions having a finalboiling point of 538C(1000F)or lower at atmosphericpressure as measured by this test method.This test method islimited to samples having a boiling range greater than 55C(100F),and having a vapor pressure sufficiently low to permitsampling at ambient temperature.1.1.1 The applicable sulfur concentration range will vary tosome extent depending on the boiling point distribution of thesample and the instrumentation used;however,in most cases,the test method is applicable to samples containing levels ofsulfur above 10 mg/kg.1.2 This test method requires the use of both FID and SCDfor detection.The hydrocarbon simulated distillation dataobtained from the FID signal should be performed according toTest Method D2887.1.3 The test method is not applicable for analysis ofpetroleum distillates containing low molecular weight compo-nents(for example,naphthas,reformates,gasolines,crudeoils).Materials containing heterogeneous components(forexample,alcohols,ethers,acids or esters)or residue are not tobe analyzed by this test method.See Test Methods D3710,D7096,D5307,D7169,or D7500.1.4 This test method does not purport to identify all sulfurspecies in a sample.The detector response to sulfur isequimolar for all sulfur compounds within the scope(1.1)ofthis test method.Thus,unidentified sulfur compounds aredetermined with equal precision to that of identified sub-stances.Total sulfur content is determined from the total areaof the sulfur detector.1.4.1 This test method uses the principles of simulateddistillation methodology.1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded asstandard.The values given in parentheses are for informationonly.1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D86 Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products atAtmospheric PressureD1160 Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products atReduced PressureD2622 Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products byWavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence SpectrometryD2887 Test Method for Boiling Range Distribution of Pe-troleum Fractions by Gas ChromatographyD2892 Test Method for Distillation of Crude Petroleum(15-Theoretical Plate Column)D3120 Test Method for Trace Quantities of Sulfur in LightLiquid Petroleum Hydrocarbons by Oxidative Microcou-lometryD3710 Test Method for Boiling Range Distribution of Gaso-line and Gasoline Fractions by Gas Chromatography(Withdrawn 2014)3D4307 Practice for Preparation of Liquid Blends for Use asAnalytical StandardsD4626 Practice for Calculation of Gas ChromatographicResponse FactorsD5307 Test Method for Determination of Boiling RangeDistribution of Crude Petroleum by Gas Chromatography(Withdrawn 2011)31This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 onPetroleum Products,Liquid Fuels,and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee D02.04.0H on Chromatographic Distribution Methods.Current edition approved Dec.15,2012.Published April 2013.DOI:10.1520/D7807-12.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 D5504 Test Method for Determination of Sulfur Compoundsin Natural Gas and Gaseous Fuels by Gas Chromatogra-phy and ChemiluminescenceD5623 Test Method for Sulfur Compounds in Light Petro-leum Liquids by Gas Chromatography and Sulfur Selec-tive DetectionD6299 Practice for Applying Statistical Quality Assuranceand Control Charting Techniques to Evaluate AnalyticalMeasurement System PerformanceD6300 Practice for Determination of Precision and BiasData for Use in Test Methods for Petroleum Products andLubricantsD6352 Test Method for Boiling Range Distribution of Pe-troleum Distillates in Boiling Range from 174 C to 700C