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About the Course

This test method covers and is intended for use on any petroleum product. The cloud point procedure formerly part of this test method now appears as Test Method D2500.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify the immersion requirements for a Liquid-in-glass and digital contact thermometers

• Recall the procedural steps for the preliminary treatment of specimens having pour points above -33 degrees C

• Recall the procedural steps for the preliminary treatment of specimens having pour points -33 degrees C and below

• Recall the procedural steps for a specimen that ceases to flow when its temperature has reached 27 degrees C

• Recall the procedural steps for a specimen that does not move when tilted

• Recall the reporting requirements for ASTM D97

Reference Materials Included

ASTM D97