Product

Micro Carbon Residue Tester - 97400-3

Methods
ASTM D189
ASTM D4530
IP 13
IP 398
BS EN ISO 10370 & BS 2000-398
ISO 6615
ISO 10370

The Micro Carbon Residue Tester is an automatic airtight furnace that is pre-programmed to run tests to determine Micro (Conradson) Carbon residue of petroleum products.

The digitally controlled furnace has a temperature range of ambient to 500 °C. Temperature, flow and pressure values are automatically controlled and values are displayed on the control panel. The test cycle includes an audible ‘end of test’ alarm.

Includes: one six place holder for 16 ml sample tubes and one 12 place holder for 2 ml or 4 ml sample tubes (for sample tubes see Accessories).

Micro Carbon Residue Tester - 97400-3

Features

  • Carbon residue range 0.1% to 30.0% (m/m)
  • 12 sample capacity
  • Automatic temperature ramp and gas control
  • Digital display flowmeter
  • Equivalent to ASTM D189; IP 13
  • Temperature range ambient to 500 °C

Information

Details

The instrument has an integral condensate trap and exhaust outlet connection that allows fumes to be vented remotely if testing is not carried out under a fume hood. Low pressure and dual over-temperature cut-outs ensure safe operation. Fan assisted air cooling minimises time between tests.

Supplied with;
12 place holder
6 place holder
Removal tool
Condensate trap
Oven lid
Braided hose for nitrogen gas (3 m)
Rubber exhaust hose (5 m)
Mains lead
Instruction manual

Details

ASTM D189 Standard test method for conradson carbon residue of petroleum products
ISO 6615 Petroleum products - Determination of carbon residue - Conradson method
ASTM D4530 Standard test method for determination of carbon residue (micro method)
BS EN ISO 10370 & BS 2000-398 Petroleum products - Determination of carbon residue - Micro method
ISO 10370 Carbon Residue of Petroleum Products
IP 398 Determination of carbon residue - micro method
IP 13 Petroleum products - Determination of carbon residue - Conradson method

Details

Temperature RangeAmbient to 500 °C ±2 °C
Ramp Rate10 to 15 °C/minute
ThermocoupleIron - constanton
Pressure Controller20 to 750 kPa
Primary Pressure1400 kPa max
Flowmeter0.1 to 1 litre/min
Flow RateAutomatic, 150 ml/min or 600 ml/min
ConsumptionApprox. 40l/N2 per test
Power1.6 kW
Voltage220/240 Vac, 50/60 Hz Or 220/240 Vac 60 Hz
Size (H x W x D)46 x 35 x 39 cm
Weight21 kg
CCCN CodeTariff 90268020

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