ASTM D5705-13

5.1 Residual fuel oils can contain H_{5.1.1 The measurement of H5.2 This test method was developed to provide refineries, fuel terminals and independent testing laboratories, which do not have access to analytical instruments such as a gas chromatograph, with a simple and consistent field test method for the rapid determination of H2S in the vapor phase above residual fuel oils.}

1.1 This test method covers the field determination of hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) in the vapor phase (equilibrium headspace) of a residual fuel oil sample.

1.2 The test method is applicable to liquids with a viscosity range of 5.5 mm²/s at 40°C to 50 mm² /s at 100°C. The test method is applicable to fuels conforming to Specification D396 Grade Nos. 4, 5 (Heavy), and 6.

1.3 The applicable range is from 5 to 4000 parts per million by volume (ppm v/v) (micro mole/mole).

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

1.5 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.