Saybolt Color of Petroleum Koehler Instrument

Test Method

The Saybolt Color test is used for quality control and product identification purposes on refined products having an ASTM Color of 0.5 or less. Products in this range include undyed motor and aviation gasolines, jet propulsion fuels,  naphthas, kerosene and petroleum waxes.  Color is an important quality characteristic for many products, and can also be used to detect product  contamination.  The Saybolt  Chromometer  measures  color  by comparing a column of sample against standard color discs. The Saybolt Wax Chromometer  measures  color  of  non-fluid  waxes  by heating  the samples during the test.

Saybolt and Saybolt Wax Chromometers

Conforms to ASTM D156 and related specifications

Three-position color standard turret

Tests non-fluid waxes and liquid petroleum products

Determines Saybolt Color of highly refined petroleum products. Consists of a matched  set of sample and standard tube assemblies with optical viewer. Compares a sample of the product to be tested against standard color discs under a uniform light source. Reduce column height until the sample field is lighter than the color standard and convert height to Saybolt Color  using chart on instrument. Three-position  turret on standard tube permits convenient changing of color disc combinations.
Accessory Daylight  Lamp ( Cat. No. K13010 )  provides  standard  light source per ASTM specifications.

For petroleum  waxes, the Saybolt Wax Chromometer  is equipped with heaters to keep waxes that are not fluid at ambient temperature molten during testing. Sample tube has a 200W chrome steel strip heater and a hinged  cover to maintain  even heat distribution. An aluminum block heater with 50W cartridge element keeps wax molten in the draincock assembly. Accessory variable transformer  may be used to regulate the sample temperature. Optical viewer and stand are fully insulated from the heaters. Sample tube assembly has heat resistant fiber handles

Order Information

K13009

Saybolt Chromometer

K13100

Saybolt Wax Chromometer, 115 V 60 Hz

K13190

Saybolt Wax Chromometer, 220-240 V 50/60 Hz

K13010

Daylight Lamp

K13020

Meets ASTM D156 and related test specifications for illumination of Saybolt Chromometers. Adjustable for correct positioning. Standard 60W bulb not included.Whole Color Standard

K13029

Half Color Standard

K13032

Matched Set of Tubes with Turret Assembly for K13009 Saybolt Chromometer

K13033

Matched Set of Tubes with Turret and Draincock

Specifications

Conforms to the specifications of

ASTM D156; DIN 51411; FTM 791-101;  NF M 07-003

Electrical Requirements

115 V 60 Hz 220-240 V 50/60 Hz

Included Accessories

Whole Color Standards ( 3 )

Half Color Standard ( 1 )

Engraved Conversion Chart

Dimenssions L x W x H

5½ x 5½ x 26½ in ( 14 x 14 x 67 cm )

Net Weight

15½ lbs ( 7 kg )

Shipping Information

Weight 31 lbs ( 14.1 kg )

Dimensions

4.0 Cu. ft