UOP 926-92

UOP 926-92 is a laboratory test method for Aluminum and Silicon In Fresh Catalysts by Lithium Metaborate Fusion/ICP-AES, helping laboratories evaluate catalyst composition with a defined analytical approach. It is relevant when fresh catalyst quality and material consistency need to be checked before use in petroleum or petrochemical operations. By focusing on aluminum and silicon, the method supports technical review of catalyst materials where elemental composition can affect downstream performance, supplier verification, and internal quality documentation. For analysts and QA/QC teams, UOP 926-92 provides a clear reference for controlled catalyst testing.

UOP 926-92 method scope

This UOP test method addresses the measurement of aluminum and silicon in fresh catalysts using lithium metaborate fusion followed by ICP-AES analysis. Its scope is centered on instrumental laboratory evaluation of catalyst materials rather than process operation, making it useful for elemental composition assessment in a controlled setting. The method is suited to buyers who need a recognized analytical document for catalyst sample review, laboratory comparison work, or specification support. UOP 926-92 is therefore a practical reference for teams working with fresh catalyst characterization and related quality checks.

Where is UOP 926-92 used?

UOP 926-92 is commonly used in refinery and petrochemical laboratory environments where fresh catalyst materials are received, reviewed, or qualified. Laboratory analysts, analytical chemists, and refinery QA/QC personnel may use it to support incoming material inspection, vendor comparison, and internal documentation of catalyst composition. It can also be relevant to technical reviewers and process support teams that need reliable elemental data before catalyst loading or evaluation. In practice, the method fits workflows where aluminum and silicon results help confirm material consistency and support informed technical decisions.

Why professionals use UOP 926-92

Professionals use UOP 926-92 because elemental testing of fresh catalysts helps reduce uncertainty in material selection and quality review. The method provides a consistent framework for comparing catalyst lots, documenting analytical results, and supporting laboratory quality control. For teams responsible for catalyst acceptance or technical approval, it can improve clarity around aluminum and silicon levels without relying on informal checks. UOP 926-92 is valuable when accurate, repeatable laboratory data are needed to support refinery operations, supplier assessment, and internal reporting.

• Fresh catalyst elemental analysis
• Aluminum and silicon measurement
• ICP-AES-based laboratory method
• Refinery QA/QC support
• Sample qualification and comparison
• Technical documentation reference