ASTM D6159-23
Standard Test Method for Determination of Hydrocarbon Impurities in Ethylene by Gas Chromatography

Standard No.

ASTM D6159-23

Release Date

2023

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM D6159-23

Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of methane, ethane, propane, propene, acetylene, iso-butane, propadiene, butane, trans-2-butene, butene-1, isobutene, cis-2-butene, methyl acetylene and 1,3-butadiene in high-purity ethylene. The purity of the ethylene can be calculated by subtracting the total percentage of all impurities from 100.00 %. Since this test method does not determine all possible impurities such as CO, CO2, H2O, alcohols, nitrogen oxides, and carbonyl sulfide, as well as hydrocarbons higher than decane, additional tests may be necessary to fully characterize the ethylene sample. 1.2 Data are reported in this test method as ppmV (parts per million by gaseous volume) and ppmMol (parts per million Mol). This test method was evaluated in an interlaboratory cooperative study in the concentration range of 4 ppmV to 340 ppmV (2 mg ⁄kg to 204 mg ⁄kg). The participants in the interlaboratory cooperative study reported the data in non-SI units. Wherever possible, SI units are included. 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. 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 D6159-23 Referenced Document

• ASTM D2504 Standard Test Method for Noncondensable Gases in C2 and Lighter Hydrocarbon Products by Gas Chromatography
• ASTM D2505 Standard Test Method for Ethylene, Other Hydrocarbons, and Carbon Dioxide in High-Purity Ethylene by Gas Chromatography
• ASTM D5234 Standard Guide for Analysis of Ethylene Product
• ASTM F307 Standard Practice for Sampling Pressurized Gas for Gas Analysis

ASTM D6159-23 history

• 2023 ASTM D6159-23 Standard Test Method for Determination of Hydrocarbon Impurities in Ethylene by Gas Chromatography
• 2017 ASTM D6159-17 Standard Test Method for Determination of Hydrocarbon Impurities in Ethylene by Gas Chromatography
• 2012 ASTM D6159-97(2012) Standard Test Method for Determination of Hydrocarbon Impurities in Ethylene by Gas Chromatography
• 1997 ASTM D6159-97(2007) Standard Test Method for Determination of Hydrocarbon Impurities in Ethylene by Gas Chromatography
• 1997 ASTM D6159-97(2002) Standard Test Method for Determination of Hydrocarbon Impurities in Ethylene by Gas Chromatography
• 1997 ASTM D6159-97 Standard Test Method for Determination of Hydrocarbon Impurities in Ethylene by Gas Chromatography