1.1 This test method covers the determination of sediment in crude oils and fuel oils by extraction with toluene. The precision applies to a range of sediment levels from
0.01 % to
0.40 % mass, although higher levels may be determined. NOTE 1—Precision on recycled oils and crankcase oils is unknown and additional testing is required to determine that precision.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
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. For specific warning statements, see
6.1.1.6 and
7.1.
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 D473-22 Referenced Document
ASTM D4057 Standard Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
ASTM D4175 Standard Terminology Relating to Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants*, 2023-07-01 Update
ASTM D4177 Standard Practice for Automatic Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
ASTM D5854 Standard Practice for Mixing and Handling of Liquid Samples of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
ASTM E29 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
ASTM D473-22 history
2022ASTM D473-22 Standard Test Method for Sediment in Crude Oils and Fuel Oils by the Extraction Method
2017ASTM D473-07(2017)e1 Standard Test Method for Sediment in Crude Oils and Fuel Oils by the Extraction Method
2007ASTM D473-07(2017) Standard Test Method for Sediment in Crude Oils and Fuel Oils by the Extraction Method
2007ASTM D473-07(2012)e1 Standard Test Method for Sediment in Crude Oils and Fuel Oils by the Extraction Method
2007ASTM D473-07(2012) Standard Test Method for Sediment in Crude Oils and Fuel Oils by the Extraction Method
2007ASTM D473-07 Standard Test Method for Sediment in Crude Oils and Fuel Oils by the Extraction Method
2002ASTM D473-02(2006) Standard Test Method for Sediment in Crude Oils and Fuel Oils by the Extraction Method
2002ASTM D473-02 Standard Test Method for Sediment in Crude Oils and Fuel Oils by the Extraction Method
1981ASTM D473-81(1995)e2 Standard Test Method for Sediment in Crude Oils and Fuel Oils by the Extraction Method