ASTM D341-17 PDF

Scope: 1.1 This practice covers kinematic viscosity-temperature charts (see Figs. 1 and 2), which are a convenient means to ascertain the kinematic viscosity of a petroleum oil or liquid hydrocarbon at any temperature within a limited range, provided that the kinematic viscosities at two temperatures are known.

FIG. 1 Facsimile of Kinematic Viscosity-Temperature Chart I High Range (Temperature in degrees Celsius)

FIG. 2 Facsimile of Kinematic Viscosity-Temperature Chart II Low Range (Temperature in degrees Celsius)

1.2 The charts are designed to permit petroleum oil kinematic viscosity-temperature data to plot as a straight line. The charts here presented provide a significant improvement in linearity over the charts previously available under Method D341–43. This increases the reliability of extrapolation to higher temperatures.

1.3 The values provided in SI units are to be regarded as standard.

1.3.1 Exception—The values given in parentheses are provided for information only.

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 D341-17 Referenced Document

ASTM D445 Standard Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent and Opaque Liquids (the Calculation of Dynamic Viscosity)
ASTM D7042 Standard Test Method for Dynamic Viscosity and Density of Liquids by Stabinger Viscometer (and the Calculation of Kinematic Viscosity)

2020 ASTM D341-20e1 Standard Practice for Viscosity-Temperature Equations and Charts for Liquid Petroleum or Hydrocarbon Products
2020 ASTM D341-20 Standard Practice for Viscosity-Temperature Equations and Charts for Liquid Petroleum or Hydrocarbon Products
2017 ASTM D341-17 Standard Practice for Viscosity-Temperature Charts for Liquid Petroleum Products
2009 ASTM D341-09(2015) Standard Practice for Viscosity-Temperature Charts for Liquid Petroleum Products
2009 ASTM D341-09 Standard Practice for Viscosity-Temperature Charts for Liquid Petroleum Products
2003 ASTM D341-03 Standard Test Method for Viscosity-Temperature Charts for Liquid Petroleum Products
1998 ASTM D341-93(1998) Standard Test Method for Viscosity-Temperature Charts for Liquid Petroleum Products