D4953-99a 1.1 This test
method, a modification of Test Method D-323 (Reid
Method), provides two procedures to determine the vapor pressure (Note
1) of gasoline and gasoline-oxygenate blends. This test method is
applicable to gasolines and gasoline-oxygenate blends with a vapor
pressure range from 35 to 100 kPa (5 to 15 psi) (see Note 2).
Note 1-Because
the external atmospheric pressure is counteracted by the atmospheric
pressure initially present in the air chamber, this vapor pressure is an
absolute pressure at 37.8°C (100°F) in kilopascals (pounds-force per
square inch). This vapor pressure differs from the true vapor pressure
of the sample due to some small vaporization of the sample and air in
the confined space. Note 2-Vapor pressure of gasoline or
gasoline-oxygenate blends below 35 kPa (5 psi) or greater than 100 kPa
(15 psi) can be determined with this test method but the Precision and
Bias as described in Section 10 do not apply. For materials with a vapor
pressure greater than 100 kPa (15 psi), use a 0 to 200 kPa (0 to 30 psi)
gage as specified in the Annex of Test Method D-323. 1.3 The values
stated in acceptable metric units are standard. The values given in
parentheses are provided for information purposes only
Test Method for
Vapor Pressure of Gasoline and Gasoline-Oxygenate Blends (Dry Method)
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