ASTM D6710-21 - 1.12.2021
 
Significance and Use

4.1?The significance and use of each test method will depend on the system in use and the purpose of the test method listed under Section 6. Use the most recent editions of the test methods.

 
1. Scope

1.1?This guide covers information without specific limits, for selecting standard test methods for testing hydrocarbon-based quench oils for quality and aging.

1.2?The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.

1.2.1?ExceptionThe units given in parentheses are for information only.

1.3?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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.4?This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D482-25

Standard Test Method for Ash from Petroleum Products

D445-24

Standard Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent and Opaque Liquids (and Calculation of Dynamic Viscosity)

D664-24

Standard Test Method for Acid Number of Petroleum Products by Potentiometric Titration

D974-22

Standard Test Method for Acid and Base Number by Color-Indicator Titration

ISO 9950

Industrial Quenching OilsDetermination of Cooling CharacteristicsNickel-Alloy Probe Test Method, 1995-95-01

D189-24

Standard Test Method for Conradson Carbon Residue of Petroleum Products

D95-23e1

Standard Test Method for Water in Petroleum Products and Bituminous Materials by Distillation (Includes all amendments and changes 10/25/2024).

D94-25

Standard Test Methods for Saponification Number of Petroleum Products

D92-24

Standard Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup Tester

D91-24

Standard Test Method for Precipitation Number of Lubricating Oils

D524-15(2025)e1

Standard Test Method for Ramsbottom Carbon Residue of Petroleum Products (Includes all amendments and changes 8/11/2025).

D4052-22

Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density, and API Gravity of Liquids by Digital Density Meter

D4530-25

Standard Test Method for Determination of Carbon Residue (Micro Method)

D6200-21

Standard Test Method for Determination of Cooling Characteristics of Quench Oils by Cooling Curve Analysis

D1298-24

Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density, or API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Liquid Petroleum Products by Hydrometer Method

D6304-25

Standard Test Method for Determination of Water in Petroleum Products, Lubricating Oils, and Additives by Coulometric Karl Fischer Titration