ASTM D7807
Standard Test Method for Determination of Boiling Range Distribution of Hydrocarbon and Sulfur Components of Petroleum Distillates by Gas Chromatography and Chemiluminescence Detection
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ASTM D7807 is a test method for determining the boiling range distribution of hydrocarbon and sulfur components in petroleum distillates by gas chromatography and chemiluminescence detection. It is used to characterize how distillation fractions and sulfur-containing components are distributed within a sample, supporting more informed product evaluation and quality control. By defining a standardized analytical approach, this ASTM standard helps improve consistency in testing and reporting for petroleum distillate materials.
ASTM D7807 standard overview
The ASTM D7807 standard provides a structured laboratory method for analyzing petroleum distillates with gas chromatography, paired with chemiluminescence detection for sulfur-related components. Its focus is on measuring boiling range distribution while also addressing sulfur component behavior within the sample. This makes it a useful technical document for organizations that need repeatable analytical results and a clear basis for comparing distillate samples under a common ASTM framework.
Where is ASTM D7807 used?
This standard is commonly used in laboratories that evaluate petroleum distillates and related hydrocarbon mixtures. It is relevant where detailed compositional profiling matters, such as in product development, incoming material checks, and routine quality testing. ASTM D7807 may also support technical review of distillate streams when boiling behavior and sulfur component distribution need to be measured with a consistent chromatographic method.
Practical importance of ASTM D7807
In practice, ASTM D7807 helps reduce variation in how petroleum distillate samples are tested and interpreted. A consistent method supports compliance efforts, procurement decisions, and internal quality control by giving buyers and laboratories a clearer way to compare results. It can also assist with product evaluation and risk reduction when boiling range distribution and sulfur content behavior need to be tracked using one standardized test approach.
- Boiling range distribution analysis
- Hydrocarbon and sulfur component measurement
- Gas chromatography-based testing
- Chemiluminescence detection application
- Petroleum distillate quality control
- Publication Date: 2020-06-09
- Publisher: ASTM
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