Abstract 

Cancels and replaces the first edition (1980). Describes a procedure for the determination of the mass percentage of sulfated ash from unused lubricating oils containing additives and from additive concentrates used in compounding. These additives usually contain one or more of the following metals: barium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, potassium, sodium and tin. Not intended for the analysis of used engine oils containing lead, nor is it recommended for the analysis of non-additive lubricating oils.


General information

  • Status :  Withdrawn
    Publication date : 1994-12
  • Edition : 2
    Number of pages : 4
  • Technical Committee
    :
    ISO/TC 28
    Petroleum and related products, fuels and lubricants from natural or synthetic sources
  • ICS :
    75.100
    Lubricants, industrial oils and related products

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