ASTM D874-23
Standard Test Method for Sulfated Ash from Lubricating Oils and Additives

Standard No.

ASTM D874-23

Release Date

2023

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM D874-23

Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the sulfated ash from unused lubricating oils containing additives and from additive concentrates used in compounding. These additives usually contain one or more of the following metals: barium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, potassium, sodium, and tin. The elements sulfur, phosphorus, and chlorine can also be present in combined form. 1.2 Application of this test method to sulfated ash levels below 0.02 % by mass is restricted to oils containing ashless additives. The lower limit of the test method is 0.005 % by mass sulfated ash. NOTE 1—This test method is not intended for the analysis of used engine oils or oils containing lead. Neither is it recommended for the analysis of nonadditive lubricating oils, for which Test Method D482 can be used. NOTE 2—There is evidence that magnesium does not react the same as other alkali metals in this test. If magnesium additives are present, the data is interpreted with caution. NOTE 3—There is evidence that samples containing molybdenum can give low results because molybdenum compounds are not fully recovered at the temperature of ashing. 1.3 Fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) conforming to EN 14213 and EN 14214, when tested using this test method, were shown to meet its precision. 1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.5 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. 1.6 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 D874-23 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
• ASTM D4057 Standard Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
• ASTM D4177 Standard Practice for Automatic Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
• ASTM D482 Standard Test Method for Ash from Petroleum Products
• ASTM D6299 Standard Practice for Applying Statistical Quality Assurance and Control Charting Techniques to Evaluate Analytical Measurement System Performance*， 2023-07-01 Update

ASTM D874-23 history

• 2023 ASTM D874-23 Standard Test Method for Sulfated Ash from Lubricating Oils and Additives
• 2018 ASTM D874-13a(2018) Standard Test Method for Sulfated Ash from Lubricating Oils and Additives
• 2013 ASTM D874-13a Standard Test Method for Sulfated Ash from Lubricating Oils and Additives
• 2013 ASTM D874-13 Standard Test Method for Sulfated Ash from Lubricating Oils and Additives
• 2007 ASTM D874-07 Standard Test Method for Sulfated Ash from Lubricating Oils and Additives
• 2006 ASTM D874-06 Standard Test Method for Sulfated Ash from Lubricating Oils and Additives
• 2000 ASTM D874-00 Standard Test Method for Sulfated Ash from Lubricating Oils and Additives