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Standard Test Method for

Hydrocarbon Types in Liquid Petroleum Products by
Fluorescent Indicator Adsorption1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1319; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.

1. Scope*
1.1 This test method covers the determination of hydrocarbon types over the concentration ranges from 5 % to 99 % by volume
aromatics, 0.3 % to 55 % by volume olefins, and 1 % to 95 % by volume saturates in petroleum fractions that distill below 315 °C.
This test method may apply to concentrations outside these ranges, but the precision has not been determined. Samples containing
dark-colored components that interfere in reading the chromatographic bands cannot be analyzed.
NOTE 1—For the determination of olefins below 0.3 % by volume, other test methods are available, such as Test Method D2710.
1.2 This test method is intended for use with full boiling range products. Cooperative data have established that the precision
statement does not apply to narrow boiling petroleum fractions near the 315 °C limit. Such samples are not eluted properly, and
results are erratic.
1.3 This test method includes a relative bias section based on Practice D6708 accuracy assessment between Test Method D1319

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and Test Method D5769 for total aromatics in spark-ignition engine fuels as a possible Test Method D1319 alternative to Test
Method D5769 for U.S. EPA spark-ignition engine fuel regulations reporting. The Practice D6708 derived correlation equation is

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only applicable for fuels in the total aromatic concentration range from 3.3 % to 34.4 % by volume as measured by Test Method
D1319 and the distillation temperature T95, at which 95 % of the sample has evaporated, ranges from 149.1 °C to 196.6 °C
(300.3 °F to 385.8 °F) when tested according to Test Method D86.
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1.3.1 The applicable Test Method D5769 range for total aromatics is 3.7 % to 29.4 % by volume as reported by Test Method
D5769 and the distillation temperature T95 values, at which 95 % of the sample has evaporated, when tested according to Test
Method D86 is from 149.1 °C to 196.6 °C (300.3 °F to 385.8 °F).
1.4 The applicability of this test method to productsASTM
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from fossil fuels other than petroleum, such as coal, shale, or tar
sands, has not been determined, and the precision statement may or may not apply to such products.
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1.5 This test method has two precision statements depicted in tables. The first table is applicable to unleaded fuels that do not
contain oxygenated blending components. It may or may not apply to automotive gasolines containing lead antiknock mixtures.
The second table is applicable to oxygenate blended (for example, MTBE, ethanol) automotive spark ignition fuel samples with
a concentration range of 13 % to 40 % by volume aromatics, 4 % to 33 % by volume olefins, and 45 % to 68 % by volume
saturates.
1.6 The oxygenated blending components, methanol, ethanol, methyl-tert-butylether (MTBE), tert-amylmethylether (TAME),
and ethyl-tert-butylether (ETBE), do not interfere with the determination of hydrocarbon types at concentrations normally found
in commercial blends. These oxygenated components are not detected since they elute with the alcohol desorbent. Other
oxygenated compounds shall be individually verified. When samples containing oxygenated blending components are analyzed,
correct the results to a total-sample basis.
1.7 WARNING—Mercury has been designated by many regulatory agencies as a hazardous substance that can cause serious
medical issues. Mercury, or its vapor, has been demonstrated to be hazardous to health and corrosive to materials. Use
Cautioncaution when handling mercury and mercury-containing products. See the applicable product Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for
additional information. The potential exists that selling mercury or mercury-containing products, or both, is prohibited by local or
national law. Users must determine legality of sales in their location.

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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
D02.04.0C on Liquid Chromatography.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2018Aug. 1, 2019. Published December 2018September 2019. Originally approved in 1954. Last previous edition approved in 20152018
as D1319 – 15.D1319 – 18. DOI: 10.1520/D1319-18.10.1520/D1319-19.

*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard

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1.8 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for
information only and are not considered standard.
1.9 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific warning statements, see Section 7, 8.1, and 10.5.
1.10 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:2
D86 Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products and Liquid Fuels at Atmospheric Pressure
D1655 Specification for Aviation Turbine Fuels
D2710 Test Method for Bromine Index of Petroleum Hydrocarbons by Electrometric Titration
D3663 Test Method for Surface Area of Catalysts and Catalyst Carriers
D4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products
D4815 Test Method for Determination of MTBE, ETBE, TAME, DIPE, tertiary-Amyl Alcohol and C1 to C4 Alcohols in
Gasoline by Gas Chromatography
D5599 Test Method for Determination of Oxygenates in Gasoline by Gas Chromatography and Oxygen Selective Flame
Ionization Detection
D5769 Test Method for Determination of Benzene, Toluene, and Total Aromatics in Finished Gasolines by Gas
Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
D6708 Practice for Statistical Assessment and Improvement of Expected Agreement Between Two Test Methods that Purport
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E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
2.2 Other Standards:
GC/OFID EPA Test Method—Oxygen and Oxygenate Content Analysis3
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BS 410–1:2000 Test sieves. Technical requirements and testing. Test sieves of metal wire cloth4

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3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 aromatics—the volume percent of monocyclic and polycyclic aromatics, plus aromatic olefins, some dienes, compounds
containing sulfur and nitrogen, or higher boiling oxygenated compounds (excluding those listed in 1.6).
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3.1.2 olefins—the volume percent of alkenes, plus cycloalkenes, and some dienes.
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3.1.3 saturates—the volume percent of alkanes, plus cycloalkanes.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 Approximately 0.75 mL of sample is introduced into a special glass adsorption column packed with activated silica gel. A
small layer of the silica gel contains a mixture of fluorescent dyes. When all the sample has been adsorbed on the gel, alcohol is
added to desorb the sample down the column. The hydrocarbons are separated in accordance with their adsorption affinities into
aromatics, olefins, and saturates. The fluorescent dyes are also separated selectively, with the hydrocarbon types, and make the
boundaries of the aromatic, olefin, and saturate zones visible under ultraviolet light. The volume percentage of each hydrocarbon
type is calculated from the length of each zone in the column.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 The determination of the total volume percent of saturates, olefins, and aromatics in petroleum fractions is important in
characterizing the quality of petroleum fractions as gasoline blending components and as feeds to catalytic reforming processes.
This information is also important in characterizing petroleum fractions and products from catalytic reforming and from thermal
and catalytic cracking as blending components for motor and aviation fuels. This information is also important as a measure of
the quality of fuels, such as specified in Specification D1655.

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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Code of Federal Regulations, Part 80 of Title 40, 80.46 (g); also published in the Federal Register, Vol 59, No. 32, Feb. 16, 1994, p. 7828. No longer available.
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FIG. 1 Adsorption Columns with Standard Wall (left) and Precision Bore (right) Tubing in Analyzer Section

6. Apparatus
6.1 Adsorption Columns, with precision bore (“true bore” IP designation) tubing, as shown on the right in Fig. 1, made of glass
and consisting of a charger section with a capillary neck, a separator section, and an analyzer section; or with standard wall tubing,
as shown on the left in Fig. 1. Refer to Table 1 for column tolerance limits.
6.1.1 The inner diameter of the analyzer section for the precision bore tubing shall be 1.60 mm to 1.65 mm. In addition the
length of an approximately 100 mm thread of mercury shall not vary by more than 0.3 mm in any part of the analyzer section. In
glass-sealing the various sections to each other, long-taper connections shall be made instead of shouldered connections. Support
the silica gel with a small piece of glass wool located between the ball and socket of the 12/2 spherical joint and covering the
analyzer outlet. The column tip attached to the 12/2 socket shall have a 2 mm internal diameter. Clamp the ball and socket together
and ensure that the tip does not tend to slide from a position in a direct line with the analyzer section during the packing and
subsequent use of the column. Commercial compression-type connectors may be used to couple the bottom of the separator section
(which has been cut square), to the disposable 3 mm analyzer section, provided that the internal geometry is essentially similar to
the aforementioned procedure and provides for a smooth physical transition from the inner diameters of the two glass column

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TABLE 1 Tolerance Limits to Column Dimensions
Standard Column Dimensions
Charger Section
Inside diameter = 12 mm ± 2 mm
Pack gel to this level = approximately 75 mm
Overall length = 150 mm ± 5 mm
Neck Section
Inside diameter = 2 mm ± 0.5 mm
Overall length = 50 mm ± 5 mm
Separator Section
Inside diameter = 5 mm ± 0.5 mm
Overall length = 190 mm ± 5 mm
Long taper section below separator
Tip outside diameter = 3.5 mm ± 0.5 mm
Tip inside diameter = 2 mm ± 0.5 mm
Overall length = 25 mm ± 2 mm
Analyzer Section
Inside diameter = 1. mm5 ± 0.5 mm
Standard wall tubing
Overall length = 1200 mm ± 30 mm
Precision Bore Column Dimensions
Charger section
Inside diameter = 12 mm ± 2 mm
Pack gel to this level = approximately 75 mm
Overall length = 150 mm ± 5 mm
Neck Section
Inside diameter = 2 mm ± 0.5 mm
Overall length = 50 mm ± 5 mm
Separator Section
Inside diameter = 5 mm ± 0.5 mm
Overall length = 190 mm ± 5 mm
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Inside diameter = 1.60 mm -1.65 mm
Overall length = 1200 mm ± 30 mm
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sections. Similar commercial compression-type connectors may be employed at the terminal end of the 3 mm analyzer section,
having an integral porous support to retain the silica gel.
6.1.2 For convenience, adsorption columns with standard wall tubing, as shown on the left in Fig. 1, can be used. When using
standard wall tubing for the analyzer section, it is necessary to select tubing of uniform bore and to provide a leakproof connection
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between the separator and the analyzer sections. Calibrations of standard wall tubing would be impractical; however, any variations
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mm or greater, as measured by ordinary calipers, in the outside diameter along the tube can be taken as an indication of
irregularities in the inner diameter and such tubing should not be used. Prepare the glassware to retain the gel. One way to
accomplish this is to draw out one end of the tubing selected for the analyzer section to a fine capillary. Connect the other end of
the analyzer section to the separator section with a suitable length of vinyl tubing, making certain that the two glass sections touch.
A 30 mm 6 5 mm length of vinyl tubing has been found to be suitable. To ensure a leakproof glass-to-vinyl seal with the analyzer
section, it is necessary to heat the upper end of the analyzer section until it is just hot enough to melt the vinyl, then insert the upper
end of the analyzer section into the vinyl sleeve. Alternatively, this seal can be made by securing the vinyl sleeve to the analyzer
section by wrapping it tightly with soft wire. Commercial compression-type connectors may be used to couple the bottom of the
separator section (which has been cut square), to the 3 mm analyzer section, provided that the internal geometry is essentially
similar to the aforementioned procedure and provides for a smooth physical transition from the inner diameters of the two glass
column sections. Similar commercial compression-type connectors may be employed at the terminal end of the 3 mm analyzer
section having an integral porous support to retain the silica gel.
6.1.3 An alternative pressuring gas connection is shown in Fig. 2. Otherwise, all adsorption column dimensions and
requirements are unchanged.
6.2 Zone-Measuring Device—The zones may be marked with a glass-writing pencil and the distances measured with a meter
rule, with the analyzer section lying horizontally. Alternatively, the meter rule may be fastened adjacent to the column. In this case,
it is convenient to have each rule fitted with four movable metal index clips (Fig. 1) for marking zone boundaries and measuring
the length of each zone.
6.3 Ultraviolet Light Source, with radiation predominantly at 365 nm is required. A convenient arrangement consists of one or
two 915 mm or 1220 mm units mounted vertically along the apparatus. Adjust to give the best fluorescence.
6.4 Electric Vibrator, for vibrating individual columns or the frame supporting multiple columns.
6.5 Hypodermic Syringe, 1 mL, graduated to 0.01 mL or 0.02 mL, with needle 102 mm in length. Needles of No. 18 gauge, 20
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FIG. 2 Adsorption Column with Typical Threaded Joint Pressur-

ing Gas Connection

6.6 Regulator(s), capable of adjusting and maintaining the pressure within the 0 kPa to 103 kPa delivery range.
7. Reagents and Materials
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7.1 Silica Gel,5manufactured to conform to the specifications shown in Table 2. To be suitable for use, dry the gel in a shallow
vessel at 175 °C for 3 h. Transfer the dried gel to an air tight container while still hot, and protect it thereafter from atmospheric
moisture.
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7.2 Fluorescent Indicator Dyed Gel—A Preview
standard dyed gel, consisting 5,6
of a mixture of recrystallized Petrol Red AB4 and
purified portions of the olefin and aromatic dyes obtained by chromatographic adsorption, following a definite, uniform procedure,
and deposited on silica gel. The dyed gel shall be stored in a dark place under an atmosphere of nitrogen. When stored under these
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conditions, the dyed gel can have a shelf life of at least five years. It is recommended that portions of the dyed gel be transferred
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as required to a smaller working vial from which the dyed gel is routinely taken for analyses.
7.2.1 Early in 2018, a key component of the Fluorescent Indicator Dyed Gel became unavailable. An alternative dye was
substituted, but the reformulated dyed gel was later found to be unsuitable for the analysis of jet fuel, diesel fuel, and gasoline
samples. Although UOP LLC, the listed sole source supply of the dyed gel, suspended manufacture and sale of the Fluorescent
Indicator Dyed Gel upon learning of this issue, six lots of the reformulated dyed gel had already been distributed. In analyzing
any sample type by Test Method D1319, users shall not report results obtained using any of the following lot numbers of
Fluorescent Indicator Dyed Gel: 3000000975, 3000000976, 3000000977, 3000000978, 3000000979, and 3000000980.
7.3 Isoamyl Alcohol, (3-methyl-1-butanol) 99 %. (Warning—Flammable. Health hazard.)
7.4 Isopropyl Alcohol, (2-propanol) minimum 99 % purity. (Warning—Flammable. Health hazard.)
7.5 Pressuring Gas—Air (or nitrogen) delivered to the top of the column at pressures controllable over the range from 0 kPa
to 103 kPa gauge. (Warning—Compressed gas under high pressure.)
7.6 Acetone, reagent grade, residue free. (Warning—Flammable. Health hazard.)
7.7 Buffer Solutions, pH 4 and 7.
8. Sampling
8.1 Obtain a representative sample in accordance with sampling procedures in Practice D4057. For samples that would meet
volatility conditions of Group 2 or less of Test Method D86, ensure that the sample is maintained at a temperature of ≤4°C when
opening or transferring the sample. (Warning—Flammable. Health hazard.)

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If you are aware of alternative suppliers, please provide this information to ASTM International Headquarters. Your comments will receive careful consideration at a
meeting of the responsible technical committee,1 which you may attend.
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The sole source of supply of the standard dyed gel known to the committee at this time is produced by UOP LLC, and distributed by Advanced Specialty Gas Equipment
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TABLE 2 Silica Gel Specifications
Surface area,A m2/g 430 to 530
pH of 5 % water slurryB 5.5 to 7.0
Loss on ignition at 955 °C, mass-% 4.5 to 10.0
Iron content as Fe2O3, dry basis, mass-ppm 50 max
Particle Size
Sieve NumberC µm Mass-%
on 60 250 0.0 max
on 80 180 1.2 max
on 100 150 5.0 max
through 200 75 15.0 max
A
Silica gel surface area determined by Test Method D3663.
B
The pH of the silica gel is determined as follows: Calibrate a pH meter with
standard pH 4 and pH 7 buffer solutions. Place 5 g of the gel sample in a 250 mL
beaker. Add 100 mL of D.I. water and a stirring bar. Stir the slurry on a magnetic
stirrer for 20 min and then determine the pH with the calibrated meter.
C
Detailed requirements for these sieves are given in Specification E11 and BS
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9. Preparation of Apparatus
9.1 Mount the apparatus assembly in a darkened room or area to facilitate observation of zone boundaries. For multiple
determinations, assemble an apparatus that includes the ultraviolet light source, a rack to hold the columns, and a gas manifold
system providing a connection to the desired number of columns.
10. Procedure
10.1 Ensure that the silica gel is tightly packed in the column and charger section (up to the appropriate level), which includes
the appropriate amount of dyed gel (3 mm to 5 mm) added to an approximately half-full separator section, prior to the start of the
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sample analysis. See Note 3 for specific guidance.
NOTE 3—One way to prepare the column for analysis is to freely suspend the column from a loose-fitting clamp placed immediately below the
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pressuring gas connection of the charger section. While vibrating the column along its entire length, add small increments of silica gel through a glass
funnel into the charger section until the separator section is half full. Stop the vibrator and add a 3 mm to 5 mm layer of dyed gel. Start the vibrator and
vibrate the column while adding additional silica gel. Continue to add silica gel until the tightly packed gel extends approximately 75 mm into the charger
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section. Wipe the length of the column with a damp cloth while vibrating the column. This aids in packing the column by removing static electricity.
Vibrate the column after filling is completed for at least 4 min. More than one column can be prepared simultaneously by mounting several on a frame
or rack to which an electric vibrator is attached.
10.1.1 Early in 2018, a key component of the Fluorescent Indicator Dyed Gel became unavailable. An alternative dye was
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substituted, but the reformulated dyed gel was later found to be unsuitable for the analysis of jet fuel, diesel fuel, and gasoline
[Link]
samples. Although UOP LLC, the listed sole source supply of the dyed gel, suspended manufacture and sale of the Fluorescent
Indicator Dyed Gel upon learning of this issue, six lots of the reformulated dyed gel had already been distributed. In analyzing
any sample type by Test Method D1319, users shall not report results obtained using any of the following lot numbers of
Fluorescent Indicator Dyed Gel: 3000000975, 3000000976, 3000000977, 3000000978, 3000000979, and 3000000980.
10.2 Attach the filled column to the apparatus assembly in the darkened room or area, and when a permanently mounted meter
rule is used, fasten the lower end of the column to the fixed rule.
10.3 For samples that would meet volatility conditions of Group 2 or less of Test Method D86, chill the sample and a
hypodermic syringe to less than 4 °C. Draw 0.75 mL 6 0.03 mL of sample into the syringe and inject the sample approximately
30 mm below the surface of the gel in the charger section.
10.4 Fill the charger section to the spherical joint with isopropyl alcohol. Connect the column to the gas manifold and apply
14 kPa 6 2 kPa gas pressure for 2.5 min 6 0.5 min to move the liquid front down the column. Increase the pressure to 34 kPa
6 2 kPa gauge for another 2.5 min 6 0.5 min and then adjust the pressure required to give a transit time of about 1 h. Usually
a gas pressure of 28 kPa to 69 kPa gauge is needed for gasoline-type samples and 69 kPa to 103 kPa gauge for jet fuels. The
pressure required will depend on the tightness of packing of the gel and the molecular weight of the sample. A transit time of 1 h
is optimum; however, high-molecular weight samples may require longer transit times.
10.5 After the red, alcohol-aromatic boundary has advanced approximately 350 mm into the analyzer section, make a set of
readings by quickly marking the boundary of each hydrocarbon zone observed in ultraviolet light in the following sequence.
(Warning—Direct exposure to ultraviolet light can be harmful, and operators should avoid this as much as possible, particularly
with regard to their eyes.) For the noninfluorescent saturate zone, mark the front of the charge and the point where the yellow
fluorescence first reaches its maximum intensity; for the upper end of the second, or olefin zone, mark the point where the first
intense blue fluorescence occurs; finally, for the upper end of the third, or aromatic zone, mark the upper end of the first reddish
or brown zone. Refer to Fig. 3 as an aid in identifying the boundaries. With colorless distillates, the alcohol-aromatic boundary
is clearly defined by a red ring of dye. However, impurities in cracked fuels often obscure this red ring and give a brown coloration,