Density, S.G. and °API in Crude Oil according to ASTM D5002 and ISO 12185

Density is a fundamental physical property that can be used in conjunction with other properties to characterize the quality of crude oils. The American Petroleum Institute (API), is the largest U.S. trade association for the oil and natural gas industry and issued many international standards.This application describes the measurement of light crudes and heavy crudes according to ASTM D5002 and ISO12185:

• Light crude according to ASTM D5002, density measured at 15°C with a DM40 Digital Density Meter and  SC30 Multiple Samples Automation

• Heavy crude according to ASTM D5002, density measured at 50°C and API at 90°C with a DM45 Digital Density Meter and  SC30H Heated Multiple Samples Automation

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