1、Designation: D7671 10Standard Test Method forCorrosiveness to Silver by Automotive SparkIgnitionEngine FuelSilver Strip Method1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7671; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revisio
2、n, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This test method covers the determination of the corro-siveness to silver by automotive spark-ignition
3、engine fuel, asdefined by Specification D4814, or similar specifications inother jurisdictions, having a vapor pressure no greater than124 kPa (18 psi) at 37.8C (100F), by one of two procedures.Procedure A involves the use of a pressure vessel, whereasProcedure B involves the use of a vented test tu
4、be.1.2 The result of the test is based on a visual rating that isclassified as an integer in the range from 0 to 4 as defined inTable 1.1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard. The values in parentheses are for information only.1.4 This standard does not purport to addres
5、s all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specificwarning statements, see 6.1 and Section 7.2. R
6、eferenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D130 Test Method for Corrosiveness to Copper from Pe-troleum Products by Copper Strip TestD3241 Test Method for Thermal Oxidation Stability ofAviation Turbine FuelsD4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum andPetroleum ProductsD4177 Practice for Automatic
7、 Sampling of Petroleum andPetroleum ProductsD4814 Specification for Automotive Spark-Ignition EngineFuelE1 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers2.2 ASTM Adjunct: Color Standard for Tube DepositRating32.3 Energy Institute Standard:IP 227 Determination of Corrosiveness to Silver of Aviat
8、ionTurbine FuelsSilver Strip Method43. Summary of Test Method3.1 This test method covers two procedures. Procedure Ainvolves the use of a pressure vessel (to prevent the loss ofvolatile components in the sample), whereas Procedure Binvolves the use of a vented test tube. In both procedures, afreshly
9、 polished silver strip is suspended in 30 mL of samplewhich is heated to 50 6 1C for a duration of 3 h 6 5 min. Atthe end of the heating period, the silver strip is removed,1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 onPetroleum Products and Lubricants and are the direct respon
10、sibility of Subcommit-tee D02.05.0C on Color and Reactivity.Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2010. Published November 2010. DOI:10.1520/D767110.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards v
11、olume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from ASTM International Headquarters. Order Adjunct No.ADJD3241. Original adjunct produced in 1986.4Withdrawn without replacement in 2001. Copies of IP 227/99 can be obtainedat The Publications Department,
12、Energy Institute, 61 New Cavendish Street,London, W1G 7AR, United Kingdom.TABLE 1 Silver Strip ClassificationsNOTE 1Classifications provided by IP 227 Determination of Corro-siveness to Silver of Aviation Turbine FuelsSilver Strip Method.NOTE 2Distinctions between Classifications 1 and 2 are made us
13、ingThe Color Standard for Tube Deposit Rating (referenced in Test MethodD3241) in accordance with 11.1.1.Classification Designation Description0 No tarnish Identical to a freshly polishedstrip, but may have some verylight loss of luster1 Slight tarnish Faint brown or white discolorationof strip (see
14、 12.1)2 Moderate tarnish Peacock colors such as blue ormauve or medium/dark straw orbrown coloration (see 12.1)3 Slight blackening Spots and patches of black orgray on surface or uniform thinfilm of black deposit4 Blackening Uniform heavy blackening with orwithout scaling1Copyright ASTM Internationa
15、l, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.washed and the color and tarnish level assessed against therequirements in Table 1.4. Significance and Use4.1 Crude petroleum contains sulfur compounds, most ofwhich are removed during refining. However, of the su
16、lfurcompounds remaining in the petroleum product, some can havea corroding action on various metals and this corrosivity is notrelated to the total sulfur content. In addition, fuels can becomecontaminated by corrosive sulfur compounds during storageand distribution. The corrosive effect can vary ac
17、cording to thechemical types of sulfur compounds present.4.2 The silver strip corrosion test is designed to assess therelative degree of corrosivity of a petroleum product towardssilver and silver alloys.4.3 Reactive sulfur compounds present in automotive spark-ignition engine fuels under some circu
18、mstances can corrode ortarnish silver alloy fuel gauge in-tank sender units (andsilver-plated bearings in some 2-stroke cycle engines). Tominimize or prevent the failure of silver alloy in-tank senderunits by corrosion or tarnish, Specification D4814 requires thatfuels shall pass the silver strip co
19、rrosion test.5. Apparatus5.1 Silver Strip Corrosion Pressure Vessel (Procedure A),constructed from stainless steel or similar strong and non-corroding metallurgy according to the dimensions as given inFig. 1, that is the apparatus described in Test Method D130.The vessel shall be capable of withstan
20、ding a test pressure of700 kPa gauge (100 psi).5.1.1 Alternative designs for the vessels cap and syntheticrubber gasket may be used provided that the internal dimen-sions of the vessel are the same as those shown in Fig. 1. Theinternal dimensions of the pressure vessel are such that anominal 25-mm b
21、y 150-mm test tube can be placed inside thepressure vessel.5.2 Test Tubes, of borosilicate glass of nominal 25-mm by150-mm dimensions. The internal dimensions shall be checkedas acceptable by use of a silver strip (see 6.3). When 30 mL ofliquid is added to the test tube with the silver strip in it,
22、aminimum of 5-mm of liquid shall be above the top surface ofthe strip.5.3 Stoppers (Procedure B), such as cork, to accompany testtubes in 5.2. Each stopper shall have a vent hole to equilibratepressure that may build up in the test. The stoppers should bedrilled through the center and fitted with a
23、length of 3.2 mm (18in.) OD glass or Nalgene vent tube.5.4 Silver Strip Suspension Assembly, such as examplesshown in Fig. 2 (Procedure A) or Fig. 3 (Procedure B), capableof suspending the silver strip in approximately the center of thesample-filled test tube during the test, such that the strip is
24、keptin an upright and vertical position.5.4.1 For Procedure A, a cradle of glass, polytetrafluoroet-hylene or other inert material connected to a holder of sufficientlength and width as shown in Fig. 2 has been found suitable touse.5.4.2 For Procedure B, a cable tie (see 6.2) wrapped aroundthe edges
25、 of the strip and inserted through the stopper has beenfound suitable to use for this purpose as shown in Fig. 3.5.4.3 Other assemblies or designs capable of meeting thefunctional requirement may also be used in Procedures A or B.5.5 Test Bath:5.5.1 GeneralThe test baths shall be able to maintain th
26、etest temperature to within 61C (2F) of the required testtemperature (normally 50C).5.5.2 Liquid Bath Used for Submerging Pressure Vessel(s)(Procedure A)The bath shall be deep enough to submergeone or more pressure vessels (see 5.1) completely during thetest. As the bath medium, use water or any liq
27、uid that can besatisfactorily controlled to the sample test temperature. Thebath shall be fitted with suitable supports to hold each pressurevessel in a vertical position when submerged. The use of a solidblock bath has been found as a suitable alternative to the liquidbath.5.5.3 Liquid Bath Used fo
28、r Vented Test Tube Method (Pro-cedure B)The bath liquid level shall be at a level that ishigher than the liquid level in the test tube at the testtemperature. It is recommended that the bath be placed insidean exhaust hood.5.5.4 The use of a solid block bath has been found to be asuitable alternativ
29、e to the liquid bath.Key:1. Lifting eye2. Wide groove for pressure relief3. Knurled cap4. Twelve threads per inch NF thread or equivalent5. Camber inside cap to protect “O” ring when closing pressure vessel6. Synthetic rubber “O” ring without free sulfur7. Seamless tubeMaterial: stainless steelWelde
30、d constructionMaximum test gauge pressure: 700 kPaNOTE 1Dimensions in millimetres.NOTE 2All dimensions without tolerance limits are nominal values.FIG. 1 Pressure Vessel for Silver Strip Corrosion Test(Procedure A)D7671 1025.6 Temperature Sensing Device (TSD), capable of monitor-ing the desired test
31、 temperature in the bath to within accuracyof 61C (2F), measured in the middle of the liquid bath. TheASTM 12C (12F) (see Specification E1) or ASTM E2251 (seeSpecification E1) or IP 64C (64F) total immersion thermom-eters have been found suitable for use in the test. If used, nomore than 10-mm (0.4-
32、in.) of the mercury should extend abovethe surface of the bath at the test temperature.5.7 Polishing Vise, for holding the silver strip firmly withoutmarring the edges while polishing. Any convenient type ofholder (see Appendix X1) may be used provided that the stripis held tightly and that the surf
33、ace of the strip being polished issupported above the surface of the holder.5.8 Viewing Test Tubes, (optional) flat glass test tubes, areconvenient for protecting corroded silver strips for closeinspection or storage (see Appendix X1 for the description ofa flat-glass viewing tube). The viewing test
34、 tube shall be ofsuch dimensions as to allow the introduction of a silver strip(see 6.3) and made of glass free of striae or similar defects.5.9 Forceps, with either stainless steel or polytetrafluoroet-hylene tips, for use in handling the silver strips, have beenfound suitable to use.5.10 Timing De
35、vice, electronic or manual, capable of accu-rately measuring the test duration within the allowable toler-ance.5.11 ASTM Silver Strip Corrosion Standards, consist ofreproductions in color of typical test strips representing in-creasing degrees of tarnish and corrosion, the reproductionsbeing encased
36、 for protection in plastic and made up in the formof a plaque. See Table 1.5.11.1 Keep the plastic-encased ASTM Silver Strip Corro-sion Standards protected from light to avoid the possibility offading. Inspect for fading by comparing two different plaques,one of which has been carefully protected fr
37、om light (forexample, new plaque). Observe both sets in diffused daylight(or equivalent) first from a point directly above and then froman angle of 45. If any evidence of fading is observed,particularly at the left-hand end of the plaque, it is suggestedthat the one that is the more faded with respe
38、ct to the other bediscarded.5.11.1.1 Alternatively, place a suitably sized opaque strip(for example, 20-mm (34-in.) black electrical tape) across thetop of the colored portion of the plaque when initiallypurchased. At intervals remove the opaque strip and observe.When there is any evidence of fading
39、 of the exposed portion,the standards shall be replaced.5.11.2 The plaques are full-color reproductions of typicalstrips. They have been printed on aluminum sheets by a 4-colorprocess and are encased in plastic for protection. Directions fortheir use are given on the reverse side of each plaque.5.11
40、.3 If the surface of the plastic cover shows excessivescratching, it is suggested that the plaque be replaced.6. Reagents and Materials6.1 Ashless Filter Paper or Disposable Gloves, for use inprotecting the silver strip from coming in contact with theindividual during final polishing.FIG. 2 Silver S
41、trip Suspension Assembly (Procedure A)Key:1. Stopper2. Vent tube3. Cable tie4. Silver strip5. Test tubeFIG. 3 Silver Strip Suspension Assembly (Procedure B)D7671 1036.2 Cable TieInert ties such as nylon ties of approximatedimensions 2 mm 3 208 mm.6.3 Silver StripsUse strips 12.5 to 12.7-mm wide, 2.5
42、 to3.0-mm thick, and 17.0 to 19.0-mm long assaying at 99.9 %(m/m) Ag minimum, which are the same specification require-ments described in IP 227. The strips may be used repeatedlybut should be discarded when the strips surface shows pittingor deep scratches that cannot be removed by the specifiedpol
43、ishing procedure, or when the surface becomes deformed.6.4 Surface Preparation/Polishing Materials, silicon car-bide grit paper or cloth of varying degrees of fineness including53 to 65-m (240-grit) grade; also a supply of 105-m(150-mesh) size silicon carbide grain or powder and absorbentcotton (cot
44、ton wool). A commercial grade of absorbent cottonis suitable, but pharmaceutical grade is most commonly avail-able and is acceptable.6.5 Wash Solvent2,2,4-trimethylpentane (isooctane) ofminimum 99.75 % purity. (WarningExtremely flammable.See 7.1.)7. Hazards7.1 Wash Solvent2,2,4-trimethylpentane (iso
45、octane):Harmful if inhaled. Use with adequate ventilation. Keep awayfrom heat, sparks, and open flame.Avoid prolonged or repeatedskin contact. Consult MSDS for additional information.7.2 Automotive Spark-Ignition Fuel (typically gasoline)Harmful if inhaled. Use with adequate ventilation. Keep awayfr
46、om heat, sparks, and open flame.Avoid prolonged or repeatedskin contact. Consult MSDS for additional information.8. Samples8.1 In accordance with Practice D4057 or D4177, or both, itis particularly important that all types of fuel samples becollected in clean, amber glass bottles, plastic bottles, o
47、r othersuitable containers that will not affect the corrosive propertiesof the fuel. Avoid the use of tin plate containers for collectionof samples, since experience has shown that they may contrib-ute to the corrosiveness of the sample.8.2 Collect samples and close the container immediatelyafter ta
48、king the sample. Adequate headspace in the container isnecessary to provide room for possible thermal expansionduring transport. It is recommended that volatile samples befilled between 70 and 80 % of the containers capacity. Takecare during sampling to protect the samples from exposure todirect sun
49、light or even diffused daylight.8.3 Test the sample as soon as practical after sampling. Ifsamples are not to tested immediately, store in a refrigerator ata temperature below 5C.8.4 If suspended water (that is, haze) is observed in thesample, dry by filtering a sufficient volume of sample throughmedium rapid qualitative filter paper, into the prescribed clean,dry test tube. Carry out this operation in a darkened room orunder a light-protected shield.8.4.1 Contact of the silver strip with water before, during orafter completion of the test run will
