ASTM D7213
Standard Test Method for Boiling Range Distribution of Petroleum Distillates in the Boiling Range from 100 °C to 615 °C by Gas Chromatography
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ASTM D7213 is the standard test method for determining the boiling range distribution of petroleum distillates from 100°C to 615°C by gas chromatography. It provides a structured way to evaluate how a distillate sample is distributed across boiling temperatures, which can be important for product characterization and quality control. As a technical document, it helps laboratories and buyers compare materials using a consistent test approach aligned with ASTM practice.
Purpose of ASTM D7213
The purpose of this standard is to define a gas chromatography method for measuring the boiling range distribution of petroleum distillates within the stated temperature span. By giving a consistent procedure and result framework, it supports reliable analysis of how a sample behaves across the boiling curve. ASTM D7213 is useful where controlled testing is needed to understand distillate composition, compare product batches, or support technical evaluations based on boiling range behavior.
Common use cases of ASTM D7213
This standard is commonly used in laboratories that test petroleum distillates and related hydrocarbon fractions. It may support routine quality control, product release checks, specification verification, and comparative analysis of fuels or distillate streams within the 100°C to 615°C range. ASTM D7213 is also relevant when gas chromatography is used to assess boiling range distribution for procurement, incoming inspection, or internal process monitoring of distillate-based materials.
Why ASTM D7213 matters
ASTM D7213 matters because boiling range distribution is a practical indicator of product consistency and processing behavior. Using a recognized test method helps reduce ambiguity in laboratory results and improves confidence when comparing suppliers, batches, or test reports. For organizations that depend on petroleum distillate performance, the standard supports more consistent decision-making, clearer compliance documentation, and better control over product evaluation and quality assurance workflows.
- Gas chromatography-based boiling range analysis
- Petroleum distillates from 100°C to 615°C
- Laboratory quality control and specification checks
- Batch-to-batch comparison and product evaluation
- Consistent ASTM test method for reporting
- Publication Date: 2023-11-29
- Publisher: ASTM
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