ASTM D849-97

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Designation: D 849 – 97
Standard Test Method for
Copper Strip Corrosion by Industrial Aromatic
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Hydrocarbons
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 849; 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.
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1. Scope aluminum strips; includes Method D 130)
1.1 This test method determines the corrosiveness of indus-
3. Terminology
trial aromatic hydrocarbons to a copper strip.
3.1 See Terminology D 4790 for definition of terms used in
NOTE 1—For a similar copper strip test applicable to other petroleum
this test method.
products, see Method D 130 and Test Method D 1838.
4. Summary of Test Method
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
4.1 A polished copper strip is immersed in 200 mL of
only. specimen in a flask with a condenser and placed in boiling
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
water for 30 min. At the end of this period, the copper strip is
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the removed and compared with the ASTM Copper Strip Corro-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
sion Standards.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
5. Significance and Use
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard
statements, see Section 8. 5.1 This test method is suitable for setting specifications, for
use as an internal quality control tool, and for use in develop-
2. Referenced Documents
ment or research work on industrial aromatic hydrocarbons and
2.1 ASTM Standards: related materials. It also gives an indication of the presence of
B 152 Specification for Copper Sheet, Strip, Plate, and
certain corrosive substances which may corrode equipment,
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Rolled Bar such as acidic compounds or sulfur compounds.
D 130 Test Method for Detection of Copper Corrosion from
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6. Apparatus
Petroleum Products by the Copper Strip Tarnish Test
D 1838 Test Method for Copper Strip Corrosion by Lique- 6.1 Flask, 250-mL, of chemically resistant glass with flat
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fied Petroleum (LP) Gases bottom and vial mouth.
D 4790 Terminology of Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Re- 6.2 Glass Condenser, 30-mm, with the inside diameter of
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lated Chemicals the condenser tube not less than 10 mm. A cork is used to
2.2 Other Documents: connect the flask with the condenser. A condenser and flask
OSHA Regulations, 29 CFR, paragraphs 1910.1000 and with ground-glass joints may also be used.
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1910.1200 6.3 Strip Polishing Vise, to hold the copper strip firmly
2.3 ASTM Adjuncts: without marring the edges. For convenient vises see Method
ASTM Copper Strip Corrosion Standards (13 photolithed D 130.
6.4 Water Bath, of convenient design, able to maintain
boiling water such that the contents of the flask are submerged
during the test.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-16 on
Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Chemicals and is the direct responsibility of
7. Reagents and Materials
Subcommittee D16.0A on BTX Cyclohexane and Their Derivatives.
7.1 Wash Solvent—Any volatile, sulfur-free hydrocarbon
Current edition approved June 10, 1997. Published September 1997. Originally
published as D 849 – 145 T. Last previous edition D 849 – 93.
solvent may be used provided that it shows no tarnish at all
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 02.01.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 05.01.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 06.04.
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suppliers in the United Kingdom can be obtained from the Institute of Petroleum.
Office, Washington, DC 20402.
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when tested at 100°C (212°F) for 1 h. Knock-test grade silicon-carbide grains picked up from a clean glass plate with
isooctane (Warning—See 8.2) is a suitable solvent and should a pad of absorbent cotton moistened with a drop of wash
be used in case of dispute. solvent. Wipe vigorously with fresh pads of absorbent cotton
7.2 Polishing Materials—Silicon carbide grit paper of vary- and subsequently handle only with stainless-steel forceps; do
ing degrees of fineness including 65-μm (240-grit) paper or not touch with the fingers. Clamp in a vise and polish the main
cloth
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