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ASTM D3340-98(2003)

Current Reaffirmation

Standard Test Method for Lithium and Sodium in Lubricating Greases by Flame Photometer (Withdrawn 2013)

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1.1 This test method covers determination of the lithium and sodium content of lubricating greases by means of a flame photometer.

1.2 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.

1.3 The preferred units are mass % and accepted SI units. The values given in parentheses are for information only.


Lubricating greases can contain the lithium soap of hydroxy stearic acid or the sodium soap of various fatty acids as thickeners. The determination of total lithium or total sodium is a measure of the amount of thickener in the grease.

SDO ASTM: ASTM International
Document Number D3340
Publication Date May 10, 2003
Language en - English
Page Count 3
Revision Level 98(2003)
Supercedes
Committee D02.03
Publish Date Document Id Type View
Dec. 1, 2007 D3340-07 Revision
Nov. 10, 1998 D3340-98 Revision
May 10, 2003 D3340-98R03 Reaffirmation