Petrochemical Standards

Determination of Elements in Lubricating Oils by WDXRF

Further Reading about relevant Petrochemical Standards

ASTM D4927 - Elemental Analysis of Lubricant and Additive Components - Ba, Ca, P, S, and Zn by WDXRF

Unused lubrication oils and additives

Instrumentation: WDXRF

Elements (max. concentrations):
Ba (8.5%), Ca (1.0%), P (0.5%), S (4.0%), Zn (0.6%)

ASTM D6443 - Determination of Ca, Cl, Cu, Mg, P, S, Zn in Unused Lubrication Oils and Additives by Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry

Unused lubrication oils and additives

Instrumentation: WDXRF

Elements (max. concentrations):
Ca (0.40%), Cl (0.20%), Cu (0.05%), Mg (0.20%), P (0.25%), S (1.00%), Zn (0.25%)

DIN 51399 - Determination of Elements Content in Additives, Wear and Other Contaminations by Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry

Additives, wear and other contaminations

Instrumentation: WDXRF

Elements:

5 - 500 mg/kg | Na, Al, Si, Cl, K, Cr, Fe,
Ni, Cu, Mo, Sn, Ba, Pb
0.010 - 0.1 %: | Mg
0.050 - 0.500 %: | P, Ca, Zn
0.100 - 2.500 %: | S