Standard Test Method for Boiling Range Distribution of Petroleum Distillates in Boiling Range from 174 °C to 700 °C by Gas Chromatography

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The boiling range distribution of medium and heavy petroleum distillate fractions provides an insight into the composition of feed stocks and products related to petroleum refining processes (for example, hydrocracking, hydrotreating, visbreaking, or deasphalting). The gas chromatographic simulation of this determination can be used to replace conventional distillation methods for control of refining operations. This test method can be used for product specification testing with the mutual agreement of interested parties.  
5.2 This test method extends the scope of boiling range determination by gas chromatography to include medium and heavy petroleum distillate fractions beyond the scope of Test Method D2887 (538 °C).  
5.3 Boiling range distributions obtained by this test method have not been analyzed for correlation to those obtained by low efficiency distillation, such as with Test Method D86 or D1160.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the boiling range distribution of petroleum distillate fractions. The test method is applicable to petroleum distillate fractions having an initial boiling point greater than 174 °C (345 °F) and a final boiling point of less than 700 °C (1292 °F) (C10 to C90) at atmospheric pressure as measured by this test method.  
1.2 The test method is not applicable for the analysis of petroleum or petroleum products containing low molecular weight components (for example naphthas, reformates, gasolines, crude oils). Materials containing heterogeneous components (for example alcohols, ethers, acids, or esters) or residue are not to be analyzed by this test method. See Test Methods D3710, D2887, or D5307 for possible applicability to analysis of these types of materials.  
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values stated in inch-pound units are for information only and may be included as parenthetical values.  
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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Designation: D6352 − 15
Standard Test Method for
Boiling Range Distribution of Petroleum Distillates in
Boiling Range from 174 °C to 700 °C by Gas
1
Chromatography
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6352; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* D2887Test Method for Boiling Range Distribution of Pe-
troleum Fractions by Gas Chromatography
1.1 Thistestmethodcoversthedeterminationoftheboiling
D2892Test Method for Distillation of Crude Petroleum
range distribution of petroleum distillate fractions. The test
(15-Theoretical Plate Column)
methodisapplicabletopetroleumdistillatefractionshavingan
D3710TestMethodforBoilingRangeDistributionofGaso-
initial boiling point greater than 174°C (345°F) and a final
line and Gasoline Fractions by Gas Chromatography
boiling point of less than 700°C (1292°F) (C10 to C90) at
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(Withdrawn 2014)
atmospheric pressure as measured by this test method.
D4626Practice for Calculation of Gas Chromatographic
1.2 The test method is not applicable for the analysis of
Response Factors
petroleum or petroleum products containing low molecular
D5307Test Method for Determination of Boiling Range
weight components (for example naphthas, reformates,
Distribution of Crude Petroleum by Gas Chromatography
3
gasolines, crude oils). Materials containing heterogeneous
(Withdrawn 2011)
components (for example alcohols, ethers, acids, or esters) or
E355PracticeforGasChromatographyTermsandRelation-
residue are not to be analyzed by this test method. See Test
ships
MethodsD3710,D2887,orD5307forpossibleapplicabilityto
E594Practice for Testing Flame Ionization Detectors Used
analysis of these types of materials.
in Gas or Supercritical Fluid Chromatography
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as E1510Practice for Installing Fused Silica Open Tubular
Capillary Columns in Gas Chromatographs
standard. The values stated in inch-pound units are for infor-
mation only and may be included as parenthetical values.
3. Terminology
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1 Definitions—This test method makes reference to many
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
common gas chromatographic procedures, terms, and relation-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
ships. For definitions of these terms used in this test method,
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
refer to Practices E355, E594, and E1510.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
2. Referenced Documents 3.2.1 areaslice,n—thearearesultingfromtheintegrationof
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the chromatographic detector signal within a specified reten-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
tiontimeinterval.Inareaslicemode(see6.4.2),peakdetection
D86Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at
parameters are bypassed and the detector signal integral is
Atmospheric Pressure
recorded as area slices of consecutive, fixed duration time
D1160TestMethodforDistillationofPetroleumProductsat
intervals.
Reduced Pressure
3.2.2 corrected area slice, n—an area slice corrected for
baselineoffsetbysubtractionoftheexactlycorrespondingarea
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on slice in a previously recorded blank (non-sample) analysis.
Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of
3.2.3 cumulativecorrectedarea,n—theaccumulatedsumof
Subcommittee D02.04.0H on Chromatographic Distribution Methods.
correctedareaslicesfromthebeginningoftheanalysisthrough
CurrenteditionapprovedJuly1,2015.PublishedJuly2015.Originallyapproved
in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as D6352–14. DOI: 10.1520/
a given retention time, ignoring any non-sample area (for
D6352-15.
example, solvent).
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
the ASTM website. www.astm.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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3.2.4 final boiling point (FBP), n—the temperature (corre- visbreaking, or deasphalting). The gas chromatographic simu-
spondingtotheretentiontime)atwhichacumulativecorrected lationofthisdeterminationcanbeu
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Designation: D6352 − 14 D6352 − 15
Standard Test Method for
Boiling Range Distribution of Petroleum Distillates in
Boiling Range from 174 °C to 700 °C by Gas
1
Chromatography
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6352; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the boiling range distribution of petroleum distillate fractions. The test method
is applicable to petroleum distillate fractions having an initial boiling point greater than 174 °C (345 °F) and a final boiling point
of less than 700 °C (1292 °F) (C10 to C90) at atmospheric pressure as measured by this test method.
1.2 The test method is not applicable for the analysis of petroleum or petroleum products containing low molecular weight
components (for example naphthas, reformates, gasolines, crude oils). Materials containing heterogeneous components (for
example alcohols, ethers, acids, or esters) or residue are not to be analyzed by this test method. See Test Methods D3710, D2887,
or D5307 for possible applicability to analysis of these types of materials.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values stated in inch-pound units are for information only
and may be included as parenthetical values.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D86 Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at Atmospheric Pressure
D1160 Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products at Reduced Pressure
D2887 Test Method for Boiling Range Distribution of Petroleum Fractions by Gas Chromatography
D2892 Test Method for Distillation of Crude Petroleum (15-Theoretical Plate Column)
D3710 Test Method for Boiling Range Distribution of Gasoline and Gasoline Fractions by Gas Chromatography (Withdrawn
3
2014)
D4626 Practice for Calculation of Gas Chromatographic Response Factors
D5307 Test Method for Determination of Boiling Range Distribution of Crude Petroleum by Gas Chromatography (Withdrawn
3
2011)
E355 Practice for Gas Chromatography Terms and Relationships
E594 Practice for Testing Flame Ionization Detectors Used in Gas or Supercritical Fluid Chromatography
E1510 Practice for Installing Fused Silica Open Tubular Capillary Columns in Gas Chromatographs
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—This test method makes reference to many common gas chromatographic procedures, terms, and relationships.
For definitions of these terms used in this test method, refer to Practices E355, E594, and E1510.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
D02.04.0H on Chromatographic Distribution Methods.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2014July 1, 2015. Published December 2014July 2015. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 20122014 as
D6352 – 12.D6352 – 14. DOI: 10.1520/D6352-14.10.1520/D6352-15.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
3
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3.2.1 area slice, n—the area resulting from the integration of the chromatographic detector signal within a specified retention
time interval. In area slice mode (see 6.4.2), peak detection parameters are bypassed and the detector signal integral is recorded
as area slices of consecutive, fixed duration time intervals.
3.2.2 corrected area slice, n—an area slice corrected for baseline offset by subtraction of the exactly corresponding area slice
in a previously
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