ASTM D1078-03

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Designation:D1078–03
Designation:195/98
Standard Test Method for
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Distillation Range of Volatile Organic Liquids
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 1078; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope* 3. Terminology
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the distil- 3.1 Definitions:
lation range of liquids boiling between 30 and 350°C, that are 3.1.1 initial boiling point, n—the temperature indicated by
chemically stable during the distillation process, by manual or the distillation thermometer at the instant the first drop of
automatic distillation procedures. condensate leaves the condenser tube.
1.2 This test method is applicable to organic liquids such as 3.1.2 dry point, n—the temperature indicated at the instant
hydrocarbons, oxygenated compounds, chemical intermedi- the last drop of liquid evaporates from the lowest point in the
ates, and blends thereof. distillation flask, disregarding any liquid on the side of the
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the flask.
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information 3.1.3 decomposition point, n—the thermometer reading that
only. coincideswiththefirstindicationsofthermaldecompositionof
1.4 For hazard information and guidance, see the supplier’s the liquid in the flask.
Material Safety Data Sheet. 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the 3.2.1 final boiling point, n—the maximum thermometer
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the reading obtained during the test.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- 3.2.1.1 Discussion—This usually occurs after the evapora-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- tion of all liquid from the bottom of the flask. The term
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific hazard “maximum temperature” is a frequently used synonym.
statements are given in Section 7. 3.2.2 end point 5 minutes, n—the thermometer reading
obtained5minafterthe95 %distillationpointifnodryorfinal
2. Referenced Documents
boiling point occurs.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4. Summary of Test Method
D86 Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at
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Atmospheric Pressure 4.1 A100-mLspecimenisdistilledunderconditionsequiva-
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E1 Specification for ASTM Thermometers lent to a simple batch differential distillation. The temperature
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E 133 Specification for Distillation Equipment of the mercury in the thermometer is equilibrated with that of
E 299 Test Method for Trace Amounts of Peroxides in the refluxing liquid before the distillate is taken over. Boiling
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Organic Solvents temperatures observed on a partial immersion thermometer are
E 691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to corrected to standard atmospheric pressure to give true boiling
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Determine the Precision of a Test Method temperatures.
5. Significance and Use
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint
5.1 This test method provides a method of measurement of
and Related Coatings, Materials, andApplications and is the direct responsibility of
distillation range of volatile organic liquids. The relative
Subcommittee D01.35 on Solvents, Plasticizers, and Chemical Intermediates.
volatility of organic liquids can be used with other tests for
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2003. Published October 2003. Originally
approved in 1949. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as D 1078 – 01.
identification and measurement of quality. Therefore, this test
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 05.01.
method provides a test procedure for assessing compliance
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 14.03.
4 with a specification.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 14.04.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.05.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 14.02.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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D1078–03
TABLE 1 Thermometers
5.2 This test method also provides an empirical value of
residue, solvent recovery capacity, and loss (or non-recovery) ASTM Sub-
Thermometer IP Range, °C division,
on heating. Organic liquids are used as solvents in many
Number °C
chemical processes. As the relative volatility, residual matter
A A
2C 62C −5 to + 300 1.0
and recovery capability affect the efficiency of t
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