Astm D1500 Color Comparator

Service Overview

Model Number : NI-CC-101
Compliance Standard : Astm D1500, IS 1448 Part-12
Application                  : Standard Test Method for ASTM Color of Petroleum Products

Product Desciption : The ASTM D1500 Color Comparator with Natural Light Source is a precision laboratory instrument designed for the visual determination of color of petroleum products, lubricating oils, fuels, waxes, and related products. The instrument compares the color of the test sample against standardized ASTM glass color standards under controlled natural light conditions to ensure accurate, repeatable, and standard-compliant results. The instrument is used for Visual determination of wide range of Petroleum products such as Lubricating oil, heating oil, diesel fuel oil and other Petroleum waxes. The liquid is placed into sample container and compared with colored glass disks ranging in the value from 0.5 to 8.

Technical Specifications 

Test Method

ASTM D1500

Color Range

ASTM Color 0.5 to 8.0

Light Source

Natural Daylight

Comparison

Method Visual Glass Standard Comparison

Construction

Metal body with optical viewing chamber

Operation

Manual

 

Optional Accessories:

  • Additional Color Discs: Sometimes, more color discs are available for more precise comparison.
  • Cleaning Kits: To maintain the clarity of the glass tube and the color discs.

Approximate Dimensions & Weight

  • Dimensions : 16”(L) x 16”(W) x 14”(H) [41cm x 41cm x 36cm]
  • Gross Weight : 5-6 Kgs

The Instrument is supplied with the following :-

1. Comparator Box = 1 Nos
2. Disc A = 0.5 to 4 = 1 Nos
3. Disc B = 4.5 to 8 = 1 Nos
4. Sample Container = 2 Nos

Applications

• Petroleum and lubricant testing laboratories

• Refineries and petrochemical plants

• Fuel and oil quality control

• Research and development laboratories

Frequently Asked Questions