ASTM D 1837 REV A Standard Test Method for Volatility of Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gases

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Title
Standard Test Method for Volatility of Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gases

ASTM International

Publication Date:
Nov 10, 2002

Scope:

This test method is a measure of the relative purity of the various types of liquefied petroleum (LP) gases and helps to ensure suitable volatility performance. The test results, when properly related to vapor pressure and density of the product, can be used to indicate the presence of butane and heavier components in propane type LP-gas, and pentane and heavier components in propane-butane and butane type fuels. The presence of hydrocarbon compounds less volatile than those of which the LP-gas is primarily composed is indicated by an increase in the 95 % evaporated temperature.

When the type and concentration of higher boiling components is required, chromatographic analysis should be used.

The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Keywords:

butane
liquefied petroleum (LP) gases
LPG
propane
volatility

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