As a result of changes due to environmental conditions and usage patterns during their use, oil obtained from many machine products tends to differ in terms of physical and chemical composition. Oil analysis of additives, wear and contaminants helps to understand possible processes that alter oil compositions. In advanced laboratories, heavy metal analyzes are carried out in terms of additives, pollutants and wear elements in crude, used, waste and recycled oils, based on various standards. Contaminants and wear elements in used, waste and recovered oils show an indeterminate distribution.
For example, the ASTM D5185-18 standard developed by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) defines a test method for the detection of additives, wear metals and pollutants in used and unused lubricating oils and base oils by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry. The full name of this standard is: ASTM D5185-18 Standard test method for the multi-element determination of used and unused lubricating oils and base oils by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry.
This test method covers the determination of certain heavy metals in re-refined and pure base oils.
Analysis of new and used oils has been done for many years. In addition, heavy metals in engine oil are analyzed to detect engine component failures early, before major damage occurs. Wear metals such as iron, chromium, aluminum, lead, and cadmium indicate wear in the engine or any oil-wetted compartment.
To keep many machines running properly, it is essential to properly maintain and analyze additives or wear metals in lubricating oils and contaminants in fuel. This Testing and analysis is increasingly needed for marine, military, aircraft, mining and truck equipment as well as for heavy transport. For machine operators, the correct analysis of lubricating oils is a crucial need in many areas.
Our organization also provides heavy metal analysis services in industrial oils, with its trained and expert staff and advanced technological equipment, among the numerous test, measurement, analysis and evaluation studies it provides for businesses in various sectors.
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