ASTM D5599 / EN 1601 – Determination of Oxygenates in Motor Fuels by O-FID

Analyzer Description

Configuration:

Capillary column, methanizer, oxygenate flame ionization detector (O-FID)

Sample Type:

Finished gasoline

Components Separated:

Water, methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, tert-butanol, n-propanol, MTBE, sec-butanol, DIPE, isobutanol, ETBE, tert-pentanol, 1,2-dimethoxyethane, n-butanol, TAME

Concentration Range:

Oxygenated components from 0.1 to 20 mass%

Methods Met:

ASTM D5599, EN 1601, Wasson-ECE 210

Typical Chromatogram

D5599 Chromatogram

Key Features and Benefits

  • Oxygen specific detector eliminates all hydrocarbon interferences
  • Linear response over four orders of magnitude
  • Easily replaced cracking reactor and methanizer, limiting downtime
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