ASTM D2163-07
Standard Test Method for Determination of Hydrocarbons in Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gases and Propane/Propene Mixtures by Gas Chromatography

Standard No.
ASTM D2163-07
Release Date
2007
Published By
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Status
Replace By
ASTM D2163-14
Latest
ASTM D2163-23e1
Scope

The hydrocarbon component distribution of liquefied petroleum gases and propene mixtures is often required for end-use sale of this material. Applications such as chemical feed stocks or fuel require precise compositional data to ensure uniform quality. Trace amounts of some hydrocarbon impurities in these materials can have adverse effects on their use and processing.

The component distribution data of liquefied petroleum gases and propene mixtures can be used to calculate physical properties such as relative density, vapor pressure, and motor octane (see Practice D 2598). Precision and accuracy of compositional data are extremely important when these data are used to calculate various properties of these petroleum products.

1.1 This test method covers the quantitative determination of individual hydrocarbons in liquefied petroleum (LP) gases and mixtures of propane and propene, excluding high-purity propene in the range of C1 to C5. Component concentrations are determined in the range of 0.01 to 100 volume percent.

1.2 This test method does not fully determine hydrocarbons heavier than C5 and non-hydrocarbon materials, and additional tests may be necessary to fully characterize an LPG sample.

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

1.4 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.

ASTM D2163-07 history

  • 2023 ASTM D2163-23e1 Standard Test Method for Determination of Hydrocarbons in Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gases and Propane/Propene Mixtures by Gas Chromatography
  • 2023 ASTM D2163-23 Standard Test Method for Determination of Hydrocarbons in Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gases and Propane/Propene Mixtures by Gas Chromatography
  • 2019 ASTM D2163-14(2019) Standard Test Method for Determination of Hydrocarbons in Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gases and Propane/Propene Mixtures by Gas Chromatography
  • 2014 ASTM D2163-14e1 Standard Test Method for Determination of Hydrocarbons in Liquefied Petroleum 40;LP41; Gases and Propane/Propene Mixtures by Gas Chromatography
  • 2014 ASTM D2163-14 Standard Test Method for Determination of Hydrocarbons in Liquefied Petroleum 40;LP41; Gases and Propane/Propene Mixtures by Gas Chromatography
  • 2007 ASTM D2163-07 Standard Test Method for Determination of Hydrocarbons in Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gases and Propane/Propene Mixtures by Gas Chromatography
  • 1991 ASTM D2163-91(1996) Standard Test Method for Analysis of Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gases and Propene Concentrates by Gas Chromatography



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