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Pour Point

Definition:

Pour Point is the lowest temperature at which a petroleum product will still pour.

Standard Test Method Used:

ASTM D97

Reporting Measurement:

Celsius

Amount of Sample Needed:

100 mL

Test Limitation:

Lowest reportable result is -66°C.

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POLARIS Laboratories™, an innovative leader in fluid analysis services in North America, announced today their partnership with UK-based AES Defence who provides oil analysis services for more than 1,500 British military vehicles.

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Training

  • Salt Lake City
    Practicing Oil Analysis
    March 30-31, 2010

  • Houston
    Practicing Oil Analysis
    June 22-23, 2010

  • Indianapolis
    Cooling Systems Maintenance
    July 20, 2010

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  • Truck World
    Toronto, ON
    April 15-17, 2010

  • CIM
    Vancouver, Canada
    May 9-12, 2010

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