FIELD TEST FOR DETECTION OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL IN CRANKCASE OIL.

Abstract

A qualitative test has been developed for the detection of ethylene glycol in crankcase oil. The method is suitable for use in the field where the early detection of ethylene glycol contamination of engine oil is of considerable importance. The procedure is uninvolved and requires a minimal amount of equipment. Ethylene glycol is oxidized to formic acid and formaldehyde with periodic acid; the formaldehyde is evolved with heat and detected using chromotropic acid. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0711535

Entities

People

  • George G. Esposito

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkenes
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Contamination
  • Crankcases
  • Detection
  • Engines
  • Ethylene Glycol
  • Ethylenes
  • Field Tests
  • Formaldehyde
  • Formic Acid
  • Glycols
  • Iodine Compounds
  • Organic Compounds

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

Readers

  • Organic Chemistry
  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design