ASTM D524 Standard Test Method for Ramsbottom Carbon Residues of Petroleum Products

EUROLAB laboratory provides testing and compliance services within the scope of ASTM D524 standard. This test method involves determining the amount of carbon residue remaining after evaporation and pyrolysis of an oil and is used to provide an indication of the intended relative coking tendency.

This test method is generally applicable to relatively non-volatile petroleum products that partially decompose when distilled at atmospheric pressure. This test method also includes the determination of carbon residue on 10% (V/V) distillation residues. Petroleum products containing ash-forming components, as determined by Test Method D482, will have a false high carbon residue based on the amount of ash formed.

The term carbon residue is used throughout this test method to refer to the carbonaceous residue formed during the evaporation and pyrolysis of a petroleum product. The residue does not consist entirely of carbon, but is a coke that can be further modified by pyrolysis. The term carbon residue is retained in this test method only due to its widespread use.

Values ​​stated in SI units should be accepted as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

This standard does not purport to address all, if any, safety concerns associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health and environmental practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory restrictions prior to use.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with ASTM D524 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.