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ASTM D3230-Salt Content
ASTM D3230-Salt Content
ASTM D3230-Salt Content
for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D3230 − 19
pipet. In such cases, it is permissible to use a 10 mL graduated Combine 10.0 mL of the CaCl2 solution, 20.0 mL of the MgCl2
cylinder in place of the pipet to transfer the neutral oil (10.3) solution, and 70.0 mL of the NaCl solution, and mix thor-
and crude oil sample (11.1) to ensure consistency. The current oughly.
precision statements are based on the use of 10 mL pipets only. NOTE 4—The 10:20:70 proportions are representative of the chlorides
6.4 Cylinders, 100 mL, stoppered. present in a number of common crude oils. When the relative proportions
of calcium, magnesium, and sodium chlorides are known for a given crude
6.5 Other volumetric and graduated pipets and volumetric oil, such proportions should be used for most the accurate results.
flasks.
7.10 Salts, Mixed Solution (Dilute Solution)—Transfer 10
7. Reagents and Materials mL of the concentrated mixed chlorides solution into a
1000 mL volumetric flask, and dilute to the mark with mixed
7.1 Purity of Reagents—Reagent grade chemicals shall be
alcohol solvent.
used in all tests. Unless otherwise indicated, it is intended that
all reagents shall conform to the specifications of the American 7.11 Xylene, reagent grade, minimum purity. (Warning—
Chemical Society, where such specifications are available.3 Flammable. Vapor harmful.)
Other grades may be used, provided it is first ascertained that
8. Sampling
the reagent is of sufficiently high purity to permit its use
without lessening the accuracy of the determination. 8.1 Obtain a sample and test specimen in accordance with
Test Method D4928. Ensure that the sample is completely
7.2 Purity of Water—Unless otherwise indicated, references
homogenized with a suitable mixer. See Test Method D4928
to water shall be understood to mean reagent water as defined
for suitable apparatus and proving.
by Type II in Specification D1193.
8.2 Samples of very viscous materials may be warmed until
7.3 Mixed Alcohol Solvent—Mix 63 volumes of 1-butanol
they are reasonably fluid before they are sampled; however, no
and 37 volumes of absolute methyl alcohol (anhydrous). To
sample shall be heated more than is necessary to lower the
each litre of this mixture, add 3 mL of water. (Warning—
viscosity to a manageable level.
Flammable. Liquid causes eye burns. Vapor harmful. May be
fatal or cause blindness if swallowed or inhaled.) 8.3 Samples of crude oil contain water and sediment and are
inhomogeneous by nature. The presence of water and sediment
NOTE 2—The mixed alcohol solvent is suitable for use if its conduc-
tivity is less than 0.25 mA at 125 V ac (or 2 microsiemens). High will influence the conductivity of the sample. The utmost care
conductivity can be due to excess water in the solvent and can indicate that shall be taken in obtaining homogenized representative
the methyl alcohol used is not anhydrous. samples.
7.4 Hexanes, Reagent Grade, (Warning—Extremely
9. Preparation of Apparatus
flammable, harmful if inhaled.)
9.1 Support the apparatus on a level, steady surface, such as
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a table.
Reagent Chemicals, American Chemical Society Specifications, American
Chemical Society, Washington, DC. For Suggestions on the testing of reagents not 9.2 Prepare the apparatus for operation in accordance with
listed by the American Chemical Society, see Annual Standards for Laboratory
the manufacturer’s instructions for calibrating, checking, and
Chemicals, BDH Ltd., Poole, Dorset, U.K., and the United States Pharmacopeia
and National Formulary, U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc. (USPC), Rockville, operating the equipment. (Warning—The voltage applied to
MD. the electrodes can be as great as 250 V ac, and hazardous.)
ANNEX
(Mandatory Information)
A1. APPARATUS
A1.1 Electrometric Chloride Apparatus (Custom Manu- A1.1.5 Transformer, plate supply 240 V, center tap, 50/60
facture) (see Fig. A1.1 and Note A1.1) Hz, 250 mA dc capacity.
A1.1.1 Milliammeter, 0 mA to 1 mA dc with 0 mA to 1 mA A1.1.6 Potentiometer, 25 Ω, ten turn.
ac scale, 88 Ω internal resistance. A1.1.7 Potentiometer, 50 ohm, ten turn.
A1.1.2 Bridge Rectifier, full-wave, 0.75 A capacity at NOTE A1.1—An equivalent part can be substituted in each case,
60 Hz, ambient temperature; minimum of 400 PRV (Peak provided the electrical characteristics of the entire circuit remain un-
Reverse Voltage). changed and the inductive effects and stray currents are avoided.
A1.1.3 AC Voltmeter, rectifier type, 2000 Ω ⁄V, 0 V to 300 V A1.2 Test Cell Components (Custom Manufacture) (see
range. Fig. A1.2)
A1.1.4 Variable Voltage Autotransformer, input 105 V to A1.2.1 Beaker, 100 mL tall form without lip, as described
117 V, 50/60 Hz, output 0 V to 132 V, 1.75 A capacity. for use in Test Method D381.
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SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Subcommittee D02.03 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(D3230 – 13 (2018)) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved May 1, 2019.)
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