ASTM Publishes D7807-12 Standard Method

ASTM recently published ASTM D7807 – 12, ‘Standard Test Method for Determination of Boiling Range Distribution of Hydrocarbon and Sulfur Components of Petroleum Distillates by Gas Chromatography and Chemiluminescence Detection’, which extends the scope of the already-existing ASTM D2887 boiling range determination by gas chromatography to include sulphur boiling range distribution. PAC’s AC® Analytical Controls CNS SIMDIS for Crude Oil is an innovative analyser that simultaneously determines the boiling range distribution of Carbon, Nitrogen, and Sulphur in crudes and final products. It is in full compliance with ASTM D7807-12.

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