ASTM D2007 is an important test method to identify the characteristic groups in various oil forms to assess their quality and durability. In this method, the properties and performance criteria for rubber products are specified by enhancing the performance of rubber extender oils and processing oils used in rubber compounding and processing. The method uses a clay-gel absorption column to determine the differential absorption of oil components. ASTM D2007 is used for reliability checks, performance evaluation, and specification purposes.
ASTM D2007 Test Method
The method proceeds as follows:
| Column Chromatography | ASTM D2007 method involves introducing an oil sample into the clay-gel absorption column where the different oil components are separated. Elution solvents enable the mobilization of the separated components aiding in their quantification through UV-visible spectroscopy. |
| Analysis | The concentration of characteristic groups, such as romantic compounds, sulfur-containing compounds, and polar compounds, is determined based on the chromatographic peaks. |