1.1 This guide covers information without specific limits, for selecting standard test methods for testing hydrocarbonbased quench oils for quality and aging.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.
1.2.1 Exception—The units given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM D6710-21 Referenced Document
ASTM D1298 Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), or API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Liquid Petroleum Products by Hydrometer Method
ASTM D189 Standard Test Method for Conradson Carbon Residue of Petroleum Products
ASTM D4052 Standard Test Method for Density and Relative Density of Liquids by Digital Density Meter
ASTM D4175 Standard Terminology Relating to Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants*, 2023-07-01 Update
ASTM D445 Standard Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent and Opaque Liquids (the Calculation of Dynamic Viscosity)
ASTM D4530 Standard Test Method for Determination of Carbon Residue (Micro Method)
ASTM D482 Standard Test Method for Ash from Petroleum Products
ASTM D524 Standard Test Method for Ramsbottom Carbon Residue of Petroleum Products
ASTM D6200 Standard Test Method for Determination of Cooling Characteristics of Quench Oils by Cooling Curve Analysis
ASTM D6304 Standard Test Method for Determination of Water in Petroleum Products, Lubricating Oils, and Additives by Coulometric Karl Fischer Titration
ASTM D664 Standard Test Method for Acid Number of Petroleum Products by Potentiometric Titration
ASTM D7042 Standard Test Method for Dynamic Viscosity and Density of Liquids by Stabinger Viscometer (and the Calculation of Kinematic Viscosity)
ASTM D91 Standard Test Method for Precipitation Number of Lubricating Oils
ASTM D92 Standard Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup
ASTM D94 Standard Test Methods for Saponification Number of Petroleum Products*, 2024-04-20 Update
ASTM D95 Standard Test Method for Water in Petroleum Products and Bituminous Materials by Distillation
ASTM D974 Standard Test Method for Acid and Base Number by Color-Indicator Titration
ISO 9950 Industrial quenching oils - Determination of cooling characteristics - Nickel-alloy probe test method
ASTM D6710-21 history
2021ASTM D6710-21 Standard Guide for Evaluation of Hydrocarbon-Based Quench Oil
2017ASTM D6710-17 Standard Guide for Evaluation of Hydrocarbon-Based Quench Oil
2002ASTM D6710-02(2012) Standard Guide for Evaluation of Hydrocarbon-Based Quench Oil
2002ASTM D6710-02(2007) Standard Guide for Evaluation of Hydrocarbon-Based Quench Oil
2002ASTM D6710-02 Standard Guide for Evaluation of Hydrocarbon-Based Quench Oil
2001ASTM D6710-01 Standard Guide for Evaluation of Hydrocarbon-Based Quench Oil