Cancels and replaces the first edition (1980). Describes a procedure for the determination of the mass percentage of 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. Not intended for the analysis of used engine oils containing lead, nor is it recommended for the analysis of non-additive lubricating oils.
ISO 3987:1994 history
2011ISO 3987:2010/cor 1:2011 Petroleum products - Determination of sulfated ash in lubricating oils and additives; Technical Corrigendum 1
2011ISO 3987:2010/Cor 1:2010 Petroleum products — Determination of sulfated ash in lubricating oils and additives — Technical Corrigendum 1
2010ISO 3987:2010 Petroleum products - Determination of sulfated ash in lubricating oils and additives
1994ISO 3987:1994 Petroleum products - Lubricating oils and additives - Determination of sulfated ash
1980ISO 3987:1980 Petroleum products — Lubricating oils and additives — Determination of sulphated ash