ASTM D8071
Standard Test Method for Determination of Hydrocarbon Group Types and Select Hydrocarbon and Oxygenate Compounds in Automotive Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel Using Gas Chromatography with Vacuum Ultraviolet Absorption Spectroscopy Detection (GC-VUV)
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ASTM D8071 is the ASTM standard that describes a gas chromatographic method with vacuum ultraviolet absorption spectroscopy detection for determining hydrocarbon group types and select hydrocarbon and oxygenate compounds in automotive spark-ignition engine fuel. It is designed to support more consistent fuel analysis by identifying key component types in a structured, repeatable way. For laboratories and quality teams working with gasoline-type fuels, this standard helps provide a clear technical basis for testing and reporting.
ASTM D8071 standard overview
The official title of ASTM D8071 points to a test method focused on compositional analysis of automotive spark-ignition engine fuel using GC-VUV detection. In practical terms, it supports measurement of hydrocarbon group types along with selected hydrocarbon and oxygenate compounds. This makes the standard useful where fuel composition needs to be evaluated with a defined analytical approach. As an ASTM standard, it serves as a technical reference for laboratories seeking a consistent method framework.
Where is ASTM D8071 used?
This standard is commonly used in fuel testing laboratories, analytical chemistry workflows, and quality control environments that evaluate automotive spark-ignition engine fuel. It is relevant where gas chromatography and vacuum ultraviolet absorption spectroscopy are used to characterize fuel components and support compositional checks. ASTM D8071 may also be used in product evaluation and compliance-related testing when a more detailed view of hydrocarbon group types and selected oxygenates is needed for gasoline-type fuels.
Practical importance of ASTM D8071
ASTM D8071 matters because it gives users a defined method for obtaining consistent fuel composition data. That consistency can support procurement decisions, product verification, and routine quality control. By focusing on group types and selected compounds, the standard helps reduce ambiguity in analytical results and can improve comparability between laboratories. For organizations responsible for fuel performance and reporting, ASTM D8071 provides a practical foundation for reliable testing.
- GC-VUV-based fuel analysis
- Hydrocarbon group type determination
- Selected hydrocarbon and oxygenate compounds
- Automotive spark-ignition engine fuel
- Quality control and reporting support
- Publication Date: 2021-08-26
- Publisher: ASTM
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