The FUEL OIL it is a petroleum fraction obtained as residual in fractional distillation. It is the heaviest fuel of those which can condense to atmospheric pression. It is formed by molecules with more than 20 carbon atoms and its color is black. The fuel oil is used as base fuel and for electric plants, boilers and ovens.

Specifications

 

 

Property	Method	Range		Unit
		Min.	Max.
API Gravity, 60°F	ASTM D287 (1)			Kg/m3
Sulphur Content	ASTM D4294 (2)		4,5	% Mass
Water Content	ASTM D95		1,5	% Volume
Kinematic Viscosity, 50°C	ASTM D445			mm2/s
Flash Point	ASTM D93	60		°C

Others methods:

1. ASTM D1298.
2. ASTM D5453.