ASTM D4815 – Determination of Ethers and Alcohols in Gasoline

Analyzer Description

Configuration:

1-valve, 2-column (micro-packed and capillary), FID

Sample Type:

Finished gasoline

Components Separated:

MTBE, ETBE, TAME, DIPE, methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, n-propanol, isobutanol, tert-butanol, sec-butanol, n-butanol, tert-amylalcohol

Concentration Range:

0.1 to 20 wt% for individual ethers, 0.1 to 12 wt% for individual alcohols

Methods Met:

ASTM D4815, Wasson-ECE 250

Typical Chromatogram

Chromatogram

Key Features and Benefits

  • Approximately an 18 minute analysis time
  • Can be included on the same instrument as many other methods (ASTM D3606, D5580, D5599, etc.)
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