ASTM D2595-17
Standard Test Method for Evaporation Loss of Lubricating Greases Over Wide-Temperature Range
- Standard No.
- ASTM D2595-17
- Release Date
- 2017
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Status
- Replace By
- ASTM D2595-22
- Latest
- ASTM D2595-22
- Scope
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5.1 The loss of volatile materials from greases and oils can adversely affect the original performance characteristics of a lubricant and, therefore, could be a significant factor in evaluating a lubricant for a specific use. Such volatiles can also be considered contaminants in the environment in which the lubricant is to be used. Correlation between results from this test method and service performance has not been established.
5.2 The test method can be used at any specified temperature between 938201;°C and 3168201;°C (2008201;°F and 6008201;°F) that may be agreed upon by the user of the method. (Warning—This test method should not be used at temperatures which exceed the flash point of the base oil of the grease.)
Note 1: The specified flow of air, 2.588201;g/min ± 0.028201;g/min, (28201;L/min at standard temperature and pressure), assumes dry air. It is not known that the original work involved dry air but it has since been shown that this can be a factor in reproducibility and should be addressed. Air with a dew point of less than 108201;°C at standard temperature and pressure will be satisfactory.
1.1 This test method covers the determination of evaporation loss of lubricating greases at temperatures between 938201;°C and 3168201;°C (2008201;°F and 6008201;°F). This test method is intended to augment Test Method D972, which is limited to 1498201;°C (3008201;°F).
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific safety information, see 5.2.
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 D2595-17 Referenced Document
- ASTM A240/A240M Standard Specification for Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and for General Applications
- ASTM D217 Standard Test Methods for Cone Penetration of Lubricating Grease
- ASTM D972 Standard Test Method for Evaporation Loss of Lubricating Greases and Oils
- ASTM E2877 Standard Guide for Digital Contact Thermometers
ASTM D2595-17 history
- 2022 ASTM D2595-22 Standard Test Method for Evaporation Loss of Lubricating Greases Over Wide-Temperature Range
- 2017 ASTM D2595-17 Standard Test Method for Evaporation Loss of Lubricating Greases Over Wide-Temperature Range
- 1996 ASTM D2595-96(2008)e1 Standard Test Method for Evaporation Loss of Lubricating Greases Over Wide-Temperature Range
- 1996 ASTM D2595-96(2008) Standard Test Method for Evaporation Loss of Lubricating Greases Over Wide-Temperature Range
- 1996 ASTM D2595-96(2002)e1 Standard Test Method for Evaporation Loss of Lubricating Greases Over Wide-Temperature Range
- 1996 ASTM D2595-96 Standard Test Method for Evaporation Loss of Lubricating Greases Over Wide-Temperature Range
