ASTM D5762
Standard Test Method for Nitrogen in Liquid Hydrocarbons, Petroleum and Petroleum Products by Boat-Inlet Chemiluminescence
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ASTM D5762 is the standard test method for measuring nitrogen in liquid hydrocarbons, petroleum, and petroleum products by boat-inlet chemiluminescence. It provides a controlled approach for determining nitrogen content in materials where trace analysis may be important for product characterization, quality control, or compliance review. By defining a recognized test method, ASTM D5762 helps support more consistent results across laboratories and testing programs.
ASTM D5762 standard overview
This ASTM standard addresses nitrogen determination using boat-inlet chemiluminescence, a technique associated with elemental analysis of liquid hydrocarbon-based samples. The official title indicates a method focused on liquid hydrocarbons, petroleum, and petroleum products, making it relevant to testing situations where nitrogen levels need to be measured in a repeatable way. ASTM D5762 is typically used as a technical reference for laboratory procedures, reporting expectations, and method alignment.
Where is ASTM D5762 used?
ASTM D5762 is commonly used in laboratories that evaluate liquid hydrocarbon streams, petroleum feedstocks, and finished petroleum products. It is relevant wherever nitrogen measurement is part of routine testing, incoming material verification, or product release decisions. Because the method is based on chemiluminescence, it is often associated with analytical workflows that require specialized instrumentation and careful sample handling. ASTM D5762 supports these testing environments by providing a recognized method framework.
Practical importance of ASTM D5762
In practice, ASTM D5762 helps organizations use a consistent method when nitrogen content must be measured with confidence. That consistency can support procurement decisions, internal quality control, and comparison of results between facilities or laboratories. For products and materials where nitrogen levels matter to performance or specification review, having a standardized test method reduces ambiguity and improves traceability. It is a useful reference for technical teams that need dependable analytical data.
- Nitrogen testing for liquid hydrocarbon samples
- Boat-inlet chemiluminescence method
- Petroleum and petroleum product analysis
- Laboratory quality control reference
- Standardized reporting and comparison
- Publication Date: 2024-10-09
- Publisher: ASTM
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