Water by Karl Fischer %

Definition

Water by Karl Fischer measures the amount of water in oil by potentiometric titration.

Standard Test Method Used

mod. ASTM D1744

Reporting Measurement

%

Amount of Sample Needed

10 mL

Test Limitation

Several chemical compounds will cause high water results. These compounds include anti-wear additives such as ZDDP and potassium borate.

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