ASTM D86
Standard Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products and Liquid Fuels at Atmospheric Pressure
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ASTM D86 is the standard test method used to evaluate the distillation behavior of petroleum products and liquid fuels at atmospheric pressure. It provides a consistent way to measure how these materials vaporize over a controlled temperature range, helping support product comparison, quality control, and specification compliance. As a widely recognized ASTM standard, it is commonly referenced when reliable distillation data is needed for testing, procurement, and technical review.
Overview of ASTM D86
The ASTM D86 standard defines a test method for distilling petroleum products and liquid fuels under atmospheric pressure. Its purpose is to establish a repeatable framework for observing boiling-range characteristics and related distillation behavior. This makes it a useful technical document for laboratories, refineries, and fuel quality programs that need consistent results across samples. In practice, ASTM D86 helps users evaluate materials against defined requirements and supports more uniform reporting.
Common use cases of ASTM D86
This standard is commonly used in the testing of liquid fuels and petroleum-derived products where distillation characteristics are part of product evaluation. It is often applied in laboratory workflows, incoming material verification, and quality control programs for fuels and related products. ASTM D86 may also be used during specification checks or supplier assessment when atmospheric distillation results are needed to compare batches or confirm conformance to established requirements.
Benefits of using ASTM D86
Using ASTM D86 helps improve consistency in distillation testing by providing a recognized method and common reporting basis. That can support compliance efforts, reduce ambiguity in product evaluation, and make results easier to compare across laboratories or supply chains. For organizations involved in purchasing, production, or quality control, the standard can also help reduce risk by aligning test results with an accepted ASTM framework for petroleum products and liquid fuels.
- Atmospheric-pressure distillation test method
- Petroleum products and liquid fuels
- Supports quality control and specification checks
- Useful for comparative laboratory testing
- Publication Date: 2024-11-04
- Publisher: ASTM
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