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  • ASTM D 2501 : 2014

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    Standard Test Method for Calculation of Viscosity-Gravity Constant (VGC) of Petroleum Oils

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  20-06-2019

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-06-2014

    Publisher:  American Society for Testing and Materials

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    1.1 This test method covers the calculation of the viscosity-gravity constant (VGC) of petroleum oils2 having viscosities in excess of 5.5 mm2/s at 40°C (104°F) and in excess of 0.8 mm2/s at 100°C (212°F).

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    1.1This test method covers the calculation of the viscosity-gravity constant (VGC) of petroleum oils2 having viscosities in excess of 5.5 mm2/s at 40°C (104°F) and in excess of 0.8 mm2/s at 100°C (212°F).

    1.2Annex A1 describes a method for calculating the VGC from Saybolt (SUS) viscosity and relative density.

    1.3The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

    1.3.1The SI unit of kinematic viscosity is mm2/s.

    1.3.2Exception—Fahrenheit temperature units are used in this practice because they are accepted by industry for the type of legacy conversions described in this practice.

    1.4This 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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    Committee D 02
    Document Type Test Method
    Publisher American Society for Testing and Materials
    Status Superseded
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    ASTM D 2140 : 2008 : R2017 Standard Practice for Calculating Carbon-Type Composition of Insulating Oils of Petroleum Origin
    ASTM D 3189 : 2006 : R2016 Standard Test Methods for Rubber—Evaluation of Solution BR (Polybutadiene Rubber)
    ASTM D 3182 : 2016 Standard Practice for Rubber—Materials, Equipment, and Procedures for Mixing Standard Compounds and Preparing Standard Vulcanized Sheets
    ASTM D 5964 : 2016 Standard Practice for Rubber IRM 901, IRM 902, and IRM 903 Replacement Oils for ASTM No. 1, ASTM No. 2, ASTM No. 3 Oils, and IRM 905 formerly ASTM No. 5 Oil
    ASTM D 471 : 2016 : REV A Standard Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids
    ASTM D 5900 : 2017 : EDT 1 Standard Specification for Physical and Chemical Properties of Industry Reference Materials (IRM)
    ASTM D 6074 : 2015 Standard Guide for Characterizing Hydrocarbon Lubricant Base Oils
    ASTM D 2226 : 1993 : R2018 Standard Classification for Various Types of Petroleum Oils for Rubber Compounding Use
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