ASTM D2887

ASTM D2887 is a standard test method established by ASTM International (formerly known as the American Society for Testing and Materials) for the determination of the boiling range distribution of petroleum products by capillary gas chromatography (GC). This method is commonly used in the petroleum industry to analyze the composition of various hydrocarbon mixtures, such as crude oil and refined petroleum products.

Here’s a brief overview of the ASTM D2887 test method:

Purpose: ASTM D2887 is used to determine the boiling point distribution of hydrocarbons in a sample. It separates the sample into its individual components based on their boiling points.

Applicability: This test method is typically used for the analysis of hydrocarbon samples with boiling points within the range of approximately 55°C to 400°C.