CST 280 Fuel Oil
Contain small amounts of hydrocarbon waxes that tend to precipitate in large interlocking crystals at low temperatures. These hydrocarbon waxes are largely normal paraffin. This interlocking of the crystals sets up a gel structure that causes the fuel oil to lose its fluidity.
| Test | Unit | Specification | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density @ 15℃ | Kg/㎥ | MAX 970 | D-1298 |
| Kinomatic Viscosity @ 50℃ | CST | MAX 280 | D-445 |
| Visco. Redwood1 @ 37.7° | Secs. | MAX 2500 | Calculated |
| Pour Point | DC | MAX 24 | D-97 |
| Flash Point | DC | MIN 65 | D-93 |
| Sulphur Total | WT% | MAX 3.5 | D-1552 |
| Carbon Residue | WT% | MAX 15 | D-189 |
| Ash | WT% | MAX 0.05 | D-482 |
| Water & Sediment | VOL% | MAX 0.5 | D-1796 |
| Calorific Value (Higher) | MJ/KG | MIN 41.7 | Calculated |
