1. Scope*
1.1 This test method covers two procedures for determination
of the smoke point of kerosine and aviation turbine fuel, a
manual procedure and an automated procedure, which give
results with different precision.
1.2 An interlaboratory study was conducted in 2012 (see
ASTM RR:D02-1747 for supporting data) involving 11 manual
laboratories and 13 automated laboratories, with 15 samples
tested in blind duplicate. The automated procedure demonstrated
objective rating and superior control and should be
considered the preferred approach.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
standard.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate
safety and health practices and determine the applicability
of regulatory limitations prior to use.