1.1 This test method covers the determination of the total lead content of gasoline within the concentration range of
0.010 g to
0.10 g of lead/U.S. gal (2.5 mg ⁄L to 25 mg/L). This test method compensates for variations in gasoline composition and is independent of lead alkyl type.
1.2 The values given in grams per U.S. gallon are to be regarded as the standard in the United States. Note that in other countries, other units can be preferred.
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 hazard statements, see
7.6 and
7.8.
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 D3237-22 Referenced Document
ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
ASTM D1368 Test Method for Trace Concentrations of Lead in Primary Reference Fuels
ASTM D2550 Method of Test for Water Separation Characteristics of Aviation Turbine Fuels
ASTM D3116 Test Method for Trace Amounts of Lead in Gasoline
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 D6299 Standard Practice for Applying Statistical Quality Assurance and Control Charting Techniques to Evaluate Analytical Measurement System Performance*, 2023-07-01 Update
ASTM D6792 Standard Practice for Quality Management Systems in Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants Testing Laboratories*, 2023-11-01 Update
ASTM D7740 Standard Practice for Optimization, Calibration, and Validation of Atomic Absorption Spectrometry for Metal Analysis of Petroleum Products and Lubricants
ASTM D3237-22 history
2022ASTM D3237-22 Standard Test Method for Lead in Gasoline by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
2017ASTM D3237-17 Standard Test Method for Lead in Gasoline by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
2012ASTM D3237-12 Standard Test Method for Lead in Gasoline by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
2006ASTM D3237-06e1 Standard Test Method for Lead in Gasoline by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
2006ASTM D3237-06 Standard Test Method for Lead in Gasoline by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
2002ASTM D3237-02 Standard Test Method for Lead In Gasoline By Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy
1997ASTM D3237-97 Standard Test Method for Lead In Gasoline By Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy