ASTM D8305
Standard Test Method for The Determination of Total Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Total Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Aviation Turbine Fuels and other Kerosene Range Fuels by Supercritical Fluid Chromatography
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ASTM D8305 is a technical standard for measuring total aromatic hydrocarbons and total polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons in aviation turbine fuels and other kerosene range fuels by supercritical fluid chromatography. It provides a defined test approach for evaluating fuel composition where aromatic content may affect performance, handling, and product quality. For laboratories, refiners, and fuel evaluators, this standard supports more consistent reporting and helps make results suitable for comparison across testing programs.
What is ASTM D8305?
This ASTM standard describes a test method focused on determining two related fuel characteristics: total aromatic hydrocarbons and total polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons. Based on the official title, the method applies supercritical fluid chromatography as the analytical technique. That makes ASTM D8305 a practical document for laboratories that need a standardized way to assess aromatic content in aviation turbine fuels and other kerosene range fuels. It is intended to support uniform testing practice and more reliable analytical results.
Where is ASTM D8305 used?
This standard is commonly used in fuel testing laboratories, quality control settings, and technical evaluation workflows involving aviation turbine fuels and similar kerosene range fuels. It is relevant anywhere aromatic content needs to be measured using a recognized ASTM method for reporting or comparison. ASTM D8305 may also be used by organizations involved in fuel procurement, product verification, or compliance-related testing where consistent analytical methods are important for decision-making.
Why is ASTM D8305 important?
ASTM D8305 matters because it gives users a consistent method for measuring fuel aromatic content, which can be important for specification checks, product evaluation, and quality control. Standardized testing helps reduce uncertainty between laboratories and supports more dependable results when comparing batches or reviewing supplier data. For aviation turbine fuels and other kerosene range fuels, that consistency can help manage risk, improve documentation, and support compliance with internal or external requirements.
- Supercritical fluid chromatography test method
- Total aromatic hydrocarbon measurement
- Total polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon measurement
- Applicable to aviation turbine and kerosene range fuels
- Supports quality control and consistent reporting
- Publication Date: 2020-02-11
- Publisher: ASTM
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