Applications

Analyzer Description

Configuration:

1-valve, 2-column (capillary), FID with optional TCD/FID

Sample type:

Finished gasoline

Components separated:

Benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene, xylene, C₉ and heavier aromatics, total aromatics

Concentration range:

0.1 to 5 vol% for benzene, 1 to 15 vol% for toluene

0.5 to 10 vol% for individual C₈ aromatics

5 to 30 vol% for total C₉ and heavier aromatics

10 to 80 vol% for total aromatics

Methods met:

ASTM D5580, Wasson-ECE 252

Typical Chromatogram

Key Features and Benefits

• Can be included on the same instrument as many other methods (ASTM D3606, D5580, D5599, etc.)
• An optional TCD or FID can be installed to monitor the backflush composite