ASTM D5623 - Sulfur Compounds in Light Petroleum Liquids by Sulfur Selective Detection

Analyzer Description

Configuration:

LSV and/or capillary inlet, 1-column (capillary), SCD

Sample Type:

Gasoline, petroleum liquids with a final boiling point less than 230°C

Components Separated:

  • Hydrogen sulfide
  • carbonyl sulfide
  • sulfur dioxide
  • methyl mercaptan (methanethiol)
  • ethyl mercaptan
  • dimethyl sulfide
  • carbon disulfide
  • 2-propanethiol
  • 2-methyl-2-propanethiol
  • 1-propanethiol
  • ethyl methyl sulfide
  • 2-butanethiol
  • thiophene
  • 2-methyl-1-propanethiol
  • diethyl sulfide
  • 1-butanethiol
  • dimethyl disulfide
  • C1-benzothiophenes
  • C2-benzothiophenes
  • diphenyl sulfide

Lower Detection Limits:

50 ppb

Methods Met:

ASTM D5623, UOP791, GPA 2199, Wasson-ECE 243

Typical Chromatogram

ASTM D5623 Chromatogram

Key Features and Benefits

  • ASTM D5504 can be added to the same system for gas analyses
  • High selectivity and equimolar for sulfur
  • Sulfur treated inlet and sample lines ensure no sulfur lost during sample introduction
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