ASTM D8276
Standard Test Method for Hydrocarbon Types in Middle Distillates, including Biodiesel Blends by Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
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ASTM D8276 is a test method for determining hydrocarbon types in middle distillates, including biodiesel blends, by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. It is used to characterize fuel composition with analytical precision, helping laboratories and fuel professionals better understand sample makeup and support quality decisions. By focusing on hydrocarbon-type analysis in this fuel range, the standard provides a technical basis for consistent evaluation, especially where blend composition and product verification matter.
Overview of ASTM D8276
This ASTM standard describes an analytical approach for identifying hydrocarbon types in middle distillates and biodiesel blends using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. The method is intended to support composition-based testing rather than broad fuel performance claims, making it valuable in laboratory environments where accurate chemical characterization is needed. ASTM D8276 is relevant when users need a standardized way to assess the hydrocarbon profile of distillate fuels and related blends for comparison, documentation, or quality control purposes.
Common use cases of ASTM D8276
ASTM D8276 is commonly used in fuel testing laboratories, refinery quality programs, and product verification workflows involving middle distillates and biodiesel-containing blends. It may support incoming inspection, batch comparison, and compositional review where hydrocarbon-type information is needed to confirm a material’s analytical profile. The standard is also useful when technical teams need a repeatable method for comparing samples across production lots, sourcing streams, or blend adjustments.
Benefits of using ASTM D8276
Using ASTM D8276 helps promote consistent hydrocarbon-type analysis with a recognized ASTM standard, which can improve comparability across laboratories and testing programs. It supports quality control by providing a defined method for evaluating fuel composition, helping reduce ambiguity in product assessment. For procurement, compliance, and technical review, the standard can aid documentation and risk reduction by giving stakeholders a clear reference for middle distillate and biodiesel blend characterization.
- Hydrocarbon-type analysis for middle distillates
- Applicable to biodiesel blends
- Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry-based method
- Supports quality control and product verification
- Useful for laboratory comparison and documentation
- Publication Date: 2024-04-16
- Publisher: ASTM
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