This test method covers the determination of the solubility of fixed gases in liquids. It is suitable for gases and liquids that do not react with each other and are compatible with borosilicate glass, mercury, stainless steel, PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene), and FPM (vinylidene fluoride-hexafluoro propylene copolymer) under the conditions of the test. This test method also covers the determination of the concentration of fixed gases in solutions which are not saturated with the gas.

Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D02 on Petroleum Products and Lubricants, this test method was withdrawn in October 2010 due to its use of large amounts of mercury.

The solubility of fixed gases in liquids is an important engineering parameter in the design of hydraulic systems. It is a measure of the amount of gas which can be released from solution when a system undergoes changes in pressure and temperature. Theoretical considerations permit approximate values of gas solubility to be computed with reasonable accuracy. In this test method, dissolved gases are separated physically from a liquid and measured volumetrically. The test method permits subsequent analysis of separated gases by any appropriate method.

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the solubility of fixed gases in liquids. It is suitable for gases and liquids that do not react with each other and are compatible with borosilicate glass, mercury, stainless steel, PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene), and FPM (vinylidene fluoride-hexafluoro propylene copolymer) under the conditions of the test. This test method also covers the determination of the concentration of fixed gases in solutions which are not saturated with the gas.

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. For specific hazard statements see 6.1, 6.2, 8.3, 8.4.2, and 9.3.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.