Method D-445

Standard Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent and Opaque Liquids (and Calculation of Dynamic Viscosity)


This method is for the determination of the kinematic velocity of both transparent and opaque liquid petroleum products using a calibrated glass capillary viscometer.  A volume of liquid is allowed to flow under gravity through a calibrated glass capillary viscometer for a period of time.

They dynamic viscosity can also be obtained by multiplying the kinematic viscosity bby the density of the liquid.

The range of kinematic viscosities covered by this test method is from 0.2 to 300 000 mm2/s at all temperatures (refer to Table A1.1 of the method).


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Method Data

Hold Times, Preservatives, Preps, Collection, Analytical & Documentation
Holding Time:   None specified in the method.
Preservatives:   None specified in the method.
Required Preps:   None
Collection Method:   Grab sampling
Analytical Methodology:   Glass capillary viscometer
Documentation:   D445

Analyte List*

Analyte Formula CAS Number Detection Limit

* The analytes and detection limits listed for each method represent the typical detection limits and analytes reported for that particular method. Keep in mind that analyte lists may vary from laboratory to laboratory. Detection limits may also vary from lab to lab and are dependent upon the sample size, matrix, and any interferences that may be present in the sample.