ASTM D3487 - Specification for Mineral Insulating Oil Used in Electrical Apparatus

We perform testing according to ASTM D3487, a specification for new mineral insulating oil of petroleum origin used as an insulating and cooling medium.

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The following is a list of tests required by Specification ASTM D3487. Some of these tests are customized for this exact specification. Alcor Petrolab and Phoenix Chemical Laboratory specialize in unusual and custom testing, and our testing capabilities are continuing to expand; contact one of our laboratories today to discuss the exact testing you need. To see more information about one of these tests, click on the test method number.

• ASTM D611 - Aniline Point Test
• ASTM D1500 - Color Analysis
• ASTM D92 - Flash & Fire Point Test
• ASTM D971 - Interfacial Tension Test
• ASTM D97 - Pour Point Test
• ASTM D1298 - Density (API Gravity)
• ASTM D445 - Kinematic Viscosity Test
  or ASTM D88 - Saybolt Viscosity Test (Alternative to ASTM D445)
• ASTM D1524 - Visual Examination
• ASTM D877 - Dielectric Strength Test at 60 Hz
• ASTM D1816 - Dielectric Strength Test
• ASTM D3300 - Dielectric Breakdown Voltage, Impulse Conditions
• ASTM D2300 - Gassing Tendency
• ASTM D924 - Dielectric Constant Test
• ASTM D2440 - Oxidation Stability Test
• ASTM D2112 - Oxidation Stability Test
• ASTM D1473 - Oxidation Inhibitor Content
  or ASTM D2668 - Oxidation Inhibitor Content (Alternative to ASTM D1473)
• ASTM D1275 - Copper Corrosion Test
• ASTM D1533 - Karl Fischer Water Content
• ASTM D974 - Acid/Base Number
• ASTM D4059 - PCB Content