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  • ASTM D 976 : 2006 : R2016

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    Standard Test Method for Calculated Cetane Index of Distillate Fuels

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  04-01-2022

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  11-05-2016

    Publisher:  American Society for Testing and Materials

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    CONTAINED IN VOL. 05.01, 2016 Explains the Calculated Cetane Index formula, which represents a means for directly estimating the ASTM cetane number of distillate fuels from API gravity and mid-boiling point.

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    1.1This test method covers the Calculated Cetane Index formula, which represents a means for directly estimating the ASTM cetane number of distillate fuels from API gravity and mid-boiling point. The index value, as computed from the formula, is termed the Calculated Cetane Index.2

    1.2The Calculated Cetane Index is not an optional method for expressing ASTM cetane number. It is a supplementary tool to estimate cetane number when used with due regard for its limitations.

    1.3The Calculated Cetane Index formula is particularly applicable to straight-run fuels, catalytically cracked stocks, and blends of the two.

    Note 1:This test method is temporarily retained because the proposal to the U.S. EPA to control diesel fuel aromatics concentrations via a 40 Calculated Cetane Index minimum is based on the correlation between Test Method D976 and aromatics concentration. Test Method D4737 is the preferred method as estimator of cetane number.

    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
    Product Note Reconfirmed 2016
    Publisher American Society for Testing and Materials
    Status Superseded
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    ASTM D 2887 : 2013 Standard Test Method for Boiling Range Distribution of Petroleum Fractions by Gas Chromatography
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    ASTM D 2887 : 2015 : EDT 1 Standard Test Method for Boiling Range Distribution of Petroleum Fractions by Gas Chromatography
    ASTM D 2887 : 2004 Standard Test Method for Boiling Range Distribution of Petroleum Fractions by Gas Chromatography
    ASTM D 2887 : 2002 Standard Test Method for Boiling Range Distribution of Petroleum Fractions by Gas Chromatography
    ASTM D 4737 : 2004 Standard Test Method for Calculated Cetane Index by Four Variable Equation
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    ASTM D 2887 : 2003 Standard Test Method for Boiling Range Distribution of Petroleum Fractions by Gas Chromatography
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