The Measurement of Trace Metals in JP-8 by ICP-OES

Abstract

JP-8 is the preferred fuel for Air Force transport and fighter aircraft. In general, JP-8 acceptance specifications focus on physical properties of the fuel such as vapor pressure, boiling range, and thermal stability. Very little work has been performed to identify and measure the metals that may be present in JP-8 at an operating airbase. There is an interest in the catalytic processing of JP-8 into other materials as a means to improve aircraft performance, or to reduce the logistics associated with airbase operations. The goal of this project was to develop an analytical method for the determination of metals by direct aspiration ICP/OES. We will discuss some of the challenges uncovered during method development and provide results generated by the method.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 13, 2003
Accession Number
ADA425201

Entities

People

  • Christian Voelkl
  • Timothy J. Shelley

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Chemistry
  • Department Of Defense
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • Physical Properties
  • Specifications
  • Standards
  • Thermal Stability
  • Vapor Pressure

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