ASTM D873-22
Standard Test Method for Oxidation Stability of Aviation Fuels (Potential Residue Method)

Standard No.

ASTM D873-22

Release Date

2022

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM D873-22

Scope

1.1 This test method3 covers the determination of the tendency of aviation reciprocating, turbine, and jet engine fuels to form gum and deposits under accelerated aging conditions. (Warning—This test method is not intended for determining the stability of fuel components, particularly those with a high percentage of low boiling unsaturated compounds, as these may cause explosive conditions within the apparatus.) NOTE 1—For the measurement of the oxidation stability (induction period) of motor gasoline, refer to Test Method D525. 1.2 The accepted SI unit of pressure is the kilo pascal (kPa); the accepted SI unit of temperature is °C. 1.3 WARNING—Mercury has been designated by many regulatory agencies as a hazardous substance that can cause serious medical issues. Mercury, or its vapor, has been demonstrated to be hazardous to health and corrosive to materials. Use caution when handling mercury and mercury-containing products. See the applicable product Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for additional information. The potential exists that selling mercury or mercury-containing products, or both, is prohibited by local or national law. Users must determine legality of sales in their location. 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.5 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 D873-22 Referenced Document

• ASTM D381 Standard Test Method for Existent Gum in Fuels by Jet Evaporation
• ASTM D4057 Standard Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
• ASTM D525 Standard Test Method for Oxidation Stability of Gasoline (Induction Period Method)
• ASTM D5452 Standard Test Method for Particulate Contamination in Aviation Fuels by Laboratory Filtration*， 2023-05-01 Update
• ASTM E1 Standard Specification for ASTM Thermometers

ASTM D873-22 history

• 2022 ASTM D873-22 Standard Test Method for Oxidation Stability of Aviation Fuels (Potential Residue Method)
• 2018 ASTM D873-12(2018) Standard Test Method for Oxidation Stability of Aviation Fuels (Potential Residue Method)
• 2012 ASTM D873-12 Standard Test Method for Oxidation Stability of Aviation Fuels (Potential Residue Method)
• 2007 ASTM D873-02(2007) Standard Test Method for Oxidation Stability of Aviation Fuels (Potential Residue Method)
• 2002 ASTM D873-02 Standard Test Method for Oxidation Stability of Aviation Fuels (Potential Residue Method)
• 1999 ASTM D873-99a Standard Test Method for Oxidation Stability of Aviation Fuels (Potential Residue Method)