ASTM D5771-02 - 10.4.2002
 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method describes the determination of the cloud point of petroleum products and biodiesel fuels that are transparent in layers 40 mm in thickness, by an automatic instrument using an optical device.

1.2 This test method covers the range of temperatures from -40 to +49°C with temperature resolution of 0.1°C.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

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

 
2. Referenced Documents

D6708-24

Standard Practice for Statistical Assessment and Improvement of Expected Agreement Between Two Test Methods that Purport to Measure the Same Property of a Material

IEC 751

Industrial Platinum Resistance Thermometer Sensors

IP 219

Test Method for Cloud Point of Petroleum Products

D4177-22e1

Standard Practice for Automatic Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products (Includes all amendments and changes 3/24/2023).

D2500-23

Standard Test Method for Cloud Point of Petroleum Products and Liquid Fuels

D4057-22

Standard Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products