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Standard Test Method for Calculation of Viscosity-Gravity Constant (VGC) of Petroleum Oils

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1.1 This test method covers the calculation of the viscosity-gravity constant (VGC) of petroleum oils2 having viscosities in excess of 5.5 mm2/s at 40 °C (104 °F) and in excess of 0.8 mm2/s at 100 °C (212 °F).

1.2 Annex A1 describes a method for calculating the VGC from Saybolt (SUS) viscosity and relative density.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.3.1 The SI unit of kinematic viscosity is mm2/s.

1.3.2 Exception—Fahrenheit temperature units are used in this practice because they are accepted by industry for the type of legacy conversions described in this practice.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.


5.1 The viscosity-gravity constant (VGC) is a useful function for the approximate characterization of the viscous fractions of petroleum.2 It is relatively insensitive to molecular weight and is related to a fluids composition as expressed in terms of certain structural elements. Values of VGC near 0.800 indicate samples of paraffinic character, while values close to 1.00 indicate a preponderance of aromatic structures. Like other indicators of hydrocarbon composition, the VGC should not be indiscriminately applied to residual oils, asphaltic materials, or samples containing appreciable quantities of nonhydrocarbons.

SDO ASTM: ASTM International
Document Number D2501
Publication Date Oct. 1, 2024
Language en - English
Page Count 4
Revision Level 24
Supercedes
Committee D02.04.0K
Publish Date Document Id Type View
Oct. 1, 2024 D2501-24 Revision
June 1, 2014 D2501-14 Revision
Oct. 1, 2011 D2501-11 Revision
May 1, 2019 D2501-14R19 Reaffirmation
Nov. 1, 2005 D2501-91R05 Reaffirmation
April 10, 2000 D2501-91R00 Reaffirmation