Characteristic group analysis of oils (ASTM D2007)

Oil characteristic groups are determined with clay-gel adsorption chromatography by the ASTM D2007 standard method.

The quantities of saturated, aromatic, polar, and asphaltene/pre-asphaltene compounds are reported in mass percentages.

The sample needs to be soluble in n-pentane.

Suitable sample matrices
Oils soluble in n-pentane
Required sample quantity
100 ml
Typical turnaround time
4 weeks after receiving the samples
Quality system
Accredited testing laboratory
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Method expert
Juha Keskiväli

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