ASTM D6729 – Detailed Hydrocarbon Analysis (DHA)

Analyzer Description

Configuration:

100 meter capillary column, FID

Sample Type:

Spark-ignition engine fuels, including mixtures containing oxygenates with boiling ranges up to 225°C

Components Separated:

Approximately C1 - C15 hydrocarbons

Methanol, ethanol, t-butanol, MTBE, ETBE, TAME

Concentration Range:

0.01 to approximately 30 mass %

Methods Met:

ASTM D6729

Typical Chromatogram

DHA Chromatogram

Key Features and Benefits

  • Standard runtime of 140-150 minutes
  • Fast DHA using hydrogen carrier gas reduces runtime to 82 minutes
  • Includes Wasson-ECE Dragon DHA software to aid in peak identification and data analysis
Corporate Headquarters

Wasson-ECE Instrumentation

101 Rome Ct., Fort Collins, Colorado USA 80524

Phone: +1 (970) 221-9179

Fax: +1 (970) 221-9364

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