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Standard Test Method for Lithium and Sodium in Lubricating Greases by Flame Photometer
STANDARD published on 10.5.2003
Designation standards: ASTM D3340-98(2003)
Note: WITHDRAWN
Publication date standards: 10.5.2003
SKU: NS-23348
The number of pages: 3
Approximate weight : 9 g (0.02 lbs)
Country: American technical standard
Category: Technical standards ASTM
Keywords:
flame photometer, lithium content, lubricating grease, sodium content, thickener, ICS Number Code 75.100 (Lubricants, industrial oils and related products)
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Lubricating greases can contain the lithium soap of hydroxy stearic acid or the sodium soap of various fatty acids as thickeners. The determination of total lithium or total sodium is a measure of the amount of thickener in the grease. |
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1.1 This test method covers determination of the lithium and sodium content of lubricating greases by means of a flame photometer. 1.2 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. 1.3 The preferred units are mass % and accepted SI units. The values given in parentheses are for information only. |
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