UOP 796-09 is a technical method for Silicon in Petroleum Liquids by ICP-OES, designed to support consistent laboratory evaluation of silicon content in liquid petroleum samples. As an instrumental UOP method, it is useful when a refinery or analytical lab needs a controlled way to compare results, document sample quality, or review potential silicon presence in process materials and finished products. UOP 796-09 is particularly relevant for teams that rely on instrumental analysis for routine QA/QC, technical verification, and method-based reporting across petroleum testing workflows.

What does UOP 796-09 measure?

This method addresses the measurement of silicon in petroleum liquids using ICP-OES, an instrumental analytical technique suited to trace-level element evaluation. UOP 796-09 is intended to help laboratories determine silicon content in a consistent, documented format that supports sample assessment and result comparison. It is commonly selected when the analytical focus is on elemental analysis rather than bulk property testing, making it valuable for labs that need dependable silicon data for petroleum liquid samples and related technical review work.

Where is UOP 796-09 used?

UOP 796-09 is commonly used in petroleum and refinery laboratory environments where silicon screening or verification may be part of sample evaluation. It may support analytical chemists, laboratory analysts, and refinery QA/QC teams responsible for checking liquid hydrocarbon samples, reviewing process-related materials, or documenting instrumental test results. Because the method is based on ICP-OES, it fits workflows that depend on instrument-driven analysis, result consistency, and technical method selection for petroleum liquids and related quality control tasks.

Why is UOP 796-09 important?

For organizations that manage petroleum testing and laboratory documentation, UOP 796-09 helps provide a clear analytical basis for silicon-related evaluation. That matters when teams need repeatable data for product comparison, internal quality checks, or technical decision-making. Using a defined UOP instrumental method can improve consistency across analysts, support more reliable reporting, and reduce ambiguity in sample review. UOP 796-09 is therefore a practical reference for labs that value structured, method-based measurement of silicon in petroleum liquids.

• Silicon analysis in petroleum liquids
• ICP-OES instrumental method
• Refinery laboratory workflows
• QA/QC and sample verification
• Analytical chemistry documentation
• Technical review of liquid petroleum samples