SIST EN ISO 2160:1999

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN ISO 2160:1999
01-november-1999
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SIST EN ISO 2160:1998
Nafni proizvodi – Korozivnost na baker – Preskus z bakrenim trakom (ISO
2160:1998)
Petroleum products - Corrosiveness to copper - Copper strip test (ISO 2160:1998)
Mineralölerzeugnisse - Korrosionwirkung auf Kupfer - Kupferstreifenprüfung (ISO
2160:1998)
Produits pétroliers - Action corrosive sur le cuivre - Essai a la lame de cuivre (ISO
2160:1998)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 2160:1998
ICS:
75.080 Naftni proizvodi na splošno Petroleum products in
general
SIST EN ISO 2160:1999 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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SIST EN ISO 2160:1999
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 2160
Third edition
1998-09-15
Petroleum products — Corrosiveness to
copper — Copper strip test
Produits pétroliers — Action corrosive sur le cuivre — Essai à la lame de
cuivre
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Reference number
ISO 2160:1998(E)

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Foreword
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circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an International
Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting
a vote.
International Standard ISO 2160 was prepared by Technical Committee
ISO/TC 28, Petroleum products and lubricants.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 2160:1985),
of which it constitutes a technical revision.
Annexes A and B of this International Standard are for information only.
©  ISO 1998
All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, no part of this publication may be reproduced
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microfilm, without permission in writing from the publisher.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD  ISO ISO 2160:1998(E)
Petroleum products — Corrosiveness to copper —
Copper strip test
WARNING — The use of this International Standard may involve hazardous materials, operations and
equipment. This International Standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated
with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this International Standard to establish appropriate safety
and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1  Scope
This International Standard specifies a method for the determination of the corrosiveness to copper of liquid
petroleum products and certain solvents. Volatile products, having a maximum vapour pressure of 124 kPa at
37,8 °C are included.
Volatile products with a vapour pressure above 124 kPa at 37,8 °C should be tested according to ISO 6251 (see
caution below). Electrical insulating oils should be tested according to ISO 5662.
CAUTION — Some products, particularly natural gasolines, may have a significantly higher vapour
pressure than is characteristic for their class, even if below 124 kPa at 37,8 °C. For this reason, extreme
caution should be exercised to ensure that the pressure vessel containing such material is not placed in a
bath at 100 °C. Such samples may develop sufficient pressure at 100 °C to rupture the pressure vessel and
cause damage and/or injury.
2  Normative references
The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this
International Standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to
revision, and parties to agreements based on this International Standard are encouraged to investigate the
possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated below. Members of IEC and ISO maintain
registers of currently valid International Standards.
ISO 3170:1988, Petroleum liquids — Manual sampling.
ISO 3171:1988, Petroleum liquids — Automatic pipeline sampling.
3  Principle
A polished copper strip is immersed in a specified volume of sample and heated under conditions of temperature
and time that are specific to the class of material being tested. Aviation fuels and natural gasolines are tested in a
pressure vessel, and other products are tested under atmospheric pressure (see also the note in 8.1). At the end of
the heating period, the strip is removed, washed, and the colour assessed against corrosion standards.
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4  Reagents and materials
4.1 Wash solvent
2,2,4-trimethylpentane (isooctane) of minimum 99,75 % purity is the referee solvent, but any volatile sulfur-free
hydrocarbon solvent that shows no tarnish when tested by the procedure of this International Standard for 3 h at
50 °C is suitable.
4.2 Polishing materials
4.2.1 Silicon-carbide paper or cloth, of varying degrees of fineness, including 65 μm (240 grit) grade.
4.2.2 Silicon-carbide powder, of 105 μm (150 mesh) size.
4.2.3 Absorbent cotton (cotton wool).
NOTE —  Commercial grade is suitable, but pharmaceutical grade is most commonly available.
5  Apparatus
5.1 Copper strips, cut from smooth-surfaced, hard temper, cold-finished electrolytic-type copper of more than
99,9 % purity; electrical busbar stock is generally suitable.
The strips shall be 75 mm ± 5 mm in length, 12,5 mm ± 2 mm in width, and 1,5 mm to 3,0 mm in thickness.
When the strips show pitting or deep scratches that cannot be removed by the specified polishing procedure, or
when the surfaces become deformed on handling, they shall be discarded.
5.2 Pressure vessel, constructed of stainless steel and of the dimensions shown in figure 1.
The vessel shall be capable of withstanding a test pressure of 700 kPa gauge.
NOTE —  Alternative designs for the vessel cap and synthetic rubber gasket may be used, provided that the internal
dimensions of the vessel are the same as those shown in figure 1.
5.3 Test tubes, of borosilicate glass, of nominal 25 mm x 150 mm.
The internal dimensions shall be checked with a metal strip of the maximum length given in 5.1 and not more than
the median dimensions for width and thickness. When 30 ml of liquid is added, a minimum of 5 mm shall be above
the top surface of the strip.
5.4 Test baths
5.4.1 General
All test baths shall have sufficient heat capacity to raise the product temperature to within – 1 °C of the test
temperature within 15 min.
5.4.2 Liquid bath for pressure vessel, capable of maintaining the product at the specified test temperature
± 1 °C.
The bath shall be constructed of non-transparent material and shall be deep enough to submerge one or more
pressure vessels (5.2) completely during the test. It shall be fitted with suitable supports to hold each pressure
vessel in a vertical position when submerged.
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5.4.3 Bath for test tubes, capable of maintaining the product at the specified test temperature ± 1 °C.
Liquid baths shall be constructed of non-transparent material, and shall be fitted with suitable supports to hold each
test tube (5.3) in a vertical position to a depth of 100 mm ± 5 mm. Solid block baths shall meet the same
temperature control and immersion conditions, and shall be checked for temperature measurement (heat transfer)
for each product class, by running tests on tubes filled with 30 ml of product plus a metal strip of the nominal
dimensions given in 5.1, plus a temperature sensor.
5.5 Temperature sensor, for indicating the test temperature.
For liquid baths, a total immersion liquid-in-glass thermometer is suitable, with graduations of 1 °C or less. It shall be
submerged in the liquid such that not more than 25 mm of the thread extends above the liquid surface.
NOTE —  The ASTM 12C/IP 64C thermometer is suitable.
5.6 Polishing vice or holder, for holding copper strips firmly without marring the edges while polishing.
The strip shall be held tightly, and the surfaces of the strip that is being polished shall be supported above the
surface of the holder.
NOTE —  A suitable apparatus is illustrated in figure 2.
5.7 Viewing test tubes, for protecting corroded copper strips during close inspection or during storage, of such
dimensions to allow the introduction of a copper strip (5.1) and made of glass which is free of striae or similar
defects.
NOTE —  A suitable “flat” tube is illustrated in figure 3.
5.8 Forceps, spade-ended, with either stainless steel or polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) tips.
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5.9 Corrosion standards , for the evaluation of tarnish at the end of the test.
Further details on the composition and maintenance of these standards are given for information in annex A.
5.10 Timing device, electronic or manual, accurate to 1,0 s.
6  Samples and sampling
6.1 Unless otherwise specified, samples shall be taken according to the procedures described in ISO 3170 or
ISO 3171.
6.2 Samples that are required to be tested against a “low-tarnish” strip classification shall be collected in clean,
dark-glass bottles, or other suitable containers that will not affect the corrosive properties of the liquid. Appropriate
plastic containers are suitable for some low-volatility products, but not for gasolines. Avoid the use of tinplate
containers for samples, since they may contribute to sample corrosiveness.
6.3 Fill the container as completely as possible and close it immediately after sampling. Take care to protect the
sample from direct sunlight, or even diffused daylight. Carry out the test as soon as possible after receipt, and
immediately after opening the container.
6.4 If suspended water (haze) is observed in the test sample, or when filling the test tube (5.3), dry the sample by
filtering a sufficient volume of it through a medium rapidity qualitative filter paper into a clean, dry test tube. Carry
out this operation in a darkened room or under a light-protected shield.
NOTE —  Contact of the copper strip with water before, during, or after the completion of the test period will cause staining,
making it difficult to evaluate the strips.
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7  Preparation of test strips
7.1 Surface preparation
Remove all surface blemishes from all six sides of the copper strip (5.1) with silicon-carbide paper or cloth (4.2.1) of
such degrees of fineness as are needed to achieve the desired results efficiently. Finish with 65 μm silicon-carbide
paper or cloth, removing all marks that may have been made by other grades of paper or cloth used previously.
Immerse the copper strip in wash solvent (4.1). Withdraw immediately for fi
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