Aromatic Hydrocarbons Testing
Hydrocarbon aromatics analysis.
Intertek provides testing for the detection and measurement of aromatics in hydrocarbons, including ASTM and other industry standards. Hydrocarbon aromatic test methods and techniques best suited to a sample will vary depending on boiling range, specifications and regulations. Petroleum products tested for aromatic content includes crude oil, gasoline, diesel, fuel oil, gas-oil, jet fuel, and other light, middle and heavy distallates.
Hydrocarbon aromatics tests:
- PNA, PONA, PIONA, DHA and Reformulyzer testing for naphthas and condensates
- D-1319 FIA analysis for naphthas through light diesel
- D-976 cetane index, as an estimate of aromatics in diesel
- SFC and HPLC aromatics testing for aviation kerosine
- D-3606 for benzene in gasoline
- D-5580 and D-5769 for benzene and aromatics in gasoline
- Portable IR ‘screening’ methods, including D-6277 for gasoline
- SARA analysis for crude oil and feedstocks
Aromatics test procedures for analyzing benzene, toluene xylenes, cumene, styrene, industrial solvents, mineral spirits, and other aromatic compounds use test methods such as D-3257, UV methods for mineral oils, D-2008, D-2269 and others. Additional aromatic analytical testing for heavier products includes GCMS (12x12 and 16x16 methods), and Clay Gel separation D-2007. Intertek scientists run routine and advanced analysis for aromatic content in hydrocarbons.
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Contact us to see how Intertek can help your organization with Aromatic Hydrocarbons Testing.