ASTM D1429

The ASTM D1298, ASTM D287, ASTM D1429 (Test method D), ASTM D3142, IP 160, API 2547, ASTM D6822, and ISO 3675 test methods cover the laboratory determination using a glass hydrometer in conjunction with a series of calculations, of the density, relative density, or API gravity of crude petroleum, petroleum products, cutback asphalts, or mixtures of petroleum and nonpetroleum products normally handled as liquids, and having a Reid vapor pressure of 101.325 kPa (14.696 psi) or less. Values are determined at existing temperatures and corrected to 15°C or 60°F by means of a series of calculations and international standard tables.

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Test

The sample is brought to the prescribed temperature and transferred to a cylinder at approximately the same temperature. The appropriate hydrometer is lowered into the sample and allowed to settle. After temperature equilibrium has been reached, the hydrometer scale is read, and the temperature of the sample is noted. If necessary the cylinder and its contents nnay be placed in a constant temperature bath to avoid excessive temperature variation during the test.

Precision

Product

Temperature range

Units

Repeatability

Reproducability

Transparent

-2to24.5°C

Density

0.0005

0.0012

Nonviscous

29 to 76°F

Specific gravity

0.005

0.0012

 

42 to 78°F

API Grafity

0.1

0.3

Opaque

-2to24.5°C

Density

0.006

0.0015

 

29to76°F

Specific Gravity

0.0006

0.0015

 

42to78°F

API Gravity

0.2

0.5