Detection of Nitrate-Type Ignition Improver in Diesel Fuel.

Abstract

The report describes a new analytical test method for the detection of additive levels of nitrate-type cetane improvers in diesel fuel. The procedure employs a high temperature saponification followed by a sensitive spot test for nitrates. The method is relatively uninvolved and it is applicable to diesel fuel containing any of the four commonly used nitrate-type ignition improvers. The proposed method is recommended as a screening test for diesel fuel inspection test procedures that are affected by the presence of cetane improvers. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0762177

Entities

People

  • George G. Esposito

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Additives (Chemicals)
  • Detection
  • Diesel Fuels
  • Fuel Additives
  • Fuels
  • High Temperature
  • Ignition
  • Inspection
  • Specialty Uses Of Chemicals
  • Spot Tests
  • Test Methods

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