ASTM D129-13
Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (General High Pressure Decomposition Device Method)

Standard No.

ASTM D129-13

Release Date

2013

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D129-18

Latest

ASTM D129-18

Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of sulfur in petroleum products, including lubricating oils containing additives, additive concentrates, and lubricating greases that cannot be burned completely in a wick lamp. The test method is applicable to any petroleum product sufficiently low in volatility that it can be weighed accurately in an open sample boat and containing at least 0.18201;% sulfur.

Note 1—This test method is not applicable to samples containing elements that give residues, other than barium sulfate, which are insoluble in dilute hydrochloric acid and would interfere in the precipitation step. These interfering elements include iron, aluminum, calcium, silicon, and lead which are sometimes present in greases, lube oil additives, or additive oils. Other acid insoluble materials that interfere are silica, molybdenum disulfide, asbestos, mica, and so forth. The test method is not applicable to used oils containing wear metals, and lead or silicates from contamination. Samples that are excluded can be analyzed by Test Method D1552.

1.2 This test method is applicable to samples with the sulfur in the range 0.09 to 5.5 mass8201;%.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM D129-13 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
• ASTM D1552 Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (High-Temperature Method)
• ASTM D6299 Standard Practice for Applying Statistical Quality Assurance and Control Charting Techniques to Evaluate Analytical Measurement System Performance
• ASTM E144 Standard Practice for Safe Use of Oxygen Combustion Bombs

ASTM D129-13 history

• 2018 ASTM D129-18 Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (General High Pressure Decomposition Device Method)
• 2013 ASTM D129-13 Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (General High Pressure Decomposition Device Method)
• 2011 ASTM D129-11 Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (General High Pressure Decomposition Device Method)
• 2000 ASTM D129-00(2005) Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (General Bomb Method)
• 2000 ASTM D129-00 Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (General Bomb Method)
• 1995 ASTM D129-95 Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (General Bomb Method)
• 1964 ASTM D129-64(1978) Standard Test Method for Sulfur In Petroleum Products (General Bomb Method)
• 1968 ASTM D129-64(1968) Standard Method Of Test For Sulfur In Petroleum Products By The Bomb Method