Analysis of Additive Elements, Wear Metals, and Contaminants in Used Lubricating Oil According to ASTM D5185: ICPE-9820

Analysis of lubricants added to engine oils such as those used in automobiles and ships is an effective as well as important way to diagnose the state of the engine and other equipment. According to ASTM International Standard D5185 1), inductively coupled plasma (ICP) atomic emission spectrometry with organic solvent dilution is specified for measurement of additive elements, wear metals and contaminants present in used lubricants.