1. Scope*
1.1 This practice covers kinematic viscosity-temperature
charts (see Figs. 1 and 2), which are a convenient means to
ascertain the kinematic viscosity of a petroleum oil or liquid
hydrocarbon at any temperature within a limited range, provided that the kinematic viscosities at two temperatures are
known.
1.2 The charts are designed to permit petroleum oil kinematic viscosity-temperature data to plot as a straight line. The
charts here presented provide a significant improvement in
linearity over the charts previously available under Method
D34143. This increases the reliability of extrapolation to
higher temperatures.
1.3 The values provided in SI units are to be regarded as
standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for
information only.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:2
1
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum
Products and Lubricants and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D02.07
on Flow Properties.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2009. Published November 2009. Originally
approved in 1932. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as D34103. DOI:
10.1520/D0341-09.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
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Available from ASTM International Headquarters. Order Adjunct No.
ADJD0341CS. Original adjunct produced in 1965.
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FIG. 1 Facsimile of Kinematic Viscosity-Temperature Chart I High Range (Temperature in degrees Celsius)
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FIG. 2 Facsimile of Kinematic Viscosity-Temperature Chart II Low Range (Temperature in degrees Celsius)
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4. Description
4.1 The charts are designed to permit kinematic viscositytemperature data for a petroleum oil or fraction, and hydrocarbons in general, to plot as a straight line over a wide range.
Seven charts are available as follows:3
Chart IKinematic Viscosity, High Range:
Kinematic Viscosity: 0.3 to 20 000 000 cSt
Temperature: 70 to +370C
Size: 680 by 820 mm (26.75 by 32.25 in.)
Pad of 50
ADJD034101
Chart IIKinematic Viscosity, Low Range:
Kinematic Viscosity: 0.18 to 6.5 cSt
Temperature: 70 to +370C
Size: 520 by 820 mm (20.5 by 32.25 in.)
Pad of 50
ADJD034102
Chart IIIKinematic Viscosity, High Range:
Kinematic Viscosity: 0.3 to 20 000 000 cSt
Temperature: 70 to +370C
Size: 217 by 280 mm (8.5 by 11.0 in.)
Pad of 50
ADJD034103
Chart IVKinematic Viscosity, Low Range:
Kinematic Viscosity: 0.18 to 6.5 cSt
Temperature: 70 to +370C
Size: 217 by 280 mm (8.5 to 11.0 in.)
Pad of 50
ADJD034104
Chart VKinematic Viscosity, High Range:
Kinematic Viscosity: 0.3 to 20 000 000 cSt
Temperature: 100 to +700F
Size: 680 by 820 mm (26.75 by 32.25 in.)
Pad of 50
ADJD034105
Chart VIKinematic Viscosity, Low Range:
Kinematic Viscosity: 0.18 to 3.0 cSt
Temperature: 100 to +700F
Size: 520 by 820 mm (20.5 by 32.25 in.)
Pad of 50
ADJD034106
Chart VIIKinematic Viscosity, Middle Range:
Kinematic Viscosity: 3 to 200 000 cSt
Temperature: 40 to +150C
Size: 217 by 280 mm (8.5 by 11.0 in.)
Pad of 50
ADJD034107
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ANNEX
(Mandatory Information)
A1. MATHEMATICAL EQUATIONS
(A1.1)
2
(A1.2)
(A1.3)
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Manning, R. E., Computational Aids for Kinematic Viscosity Conversions
from 100 and 210F to 40 and 100C, Journal of Testing and Evaluation, JTEVA,
Vol 2, No. 6, 1974, pp. 5228.
where:
log
n
T
A and B
=
=
=
=
APPENDIX
(Nonmandatory Information)
X1. HISTORY OF THE ASTM VISCOSITY-TEMPERATURE CHARTS
X1.4 The current charts were derived9 with computer assistance to provide linearity over a greater range on the basis of
the most reliable of modern data. The general relationship is:
(X1.1)
MacCoull, N., Lubrication, The Texas Company, New York, June 1921, p. 65.
where:
Z
log
v
T
A and B
C
D
E
F
G
H
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
(X1.2)
(v + 0.7 + C D + E F + G H),
logarithm to base 10,
kinematic viscosity, mm2/s (or cSt),
temperature, K (or t + 273.15, where t is C),
constants,
exp (1.14883 2.65868v),
exp (0.0038138 12.5645v),
exp (5.46491 37.6289v),
exp (13.0458 74.6851v),
exp (37.4619 192.643v), and
exp (80.4945 400.468v).
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Wright, W. A., An Improved Viscosity-Temperature Chart for Hydrocarbons,
Journal of Materials, Vol 4, No. 1, 1969, pp. 1927.
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X1.4.2 The limits of applicability are listed below:
Z
Z
Z
Z
Z
Z
=
=
=
=
=
=
(v + 0.7)
(v + 0.7 + C)
(v + 0.7 + C D)
(v + 0.7 + C D + E)
(v + 0.7 + C D + E F + G)
(v + 0.7 + C D + E F + G H)
2 10 7 to 2.00 cSt
2 10 7 to 1.65 cSt
2 10 7 to 0.90 cSt
2 10 7 to 0.30 cSt
2 10 7 to 0.24 cSt
2 10 7 to 0.21 cSt
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
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