Determines Saybolt Color of highly refined petroleum products. Consists of sample and standard tube assemblies with optical viewer. Compares a sample of the product to be tested against standard color discs under a uniform light source. Reduce column height until the sample field is lighter than the color standard and convert height to Saybolt Color using chart on instrument. Three-position turret on standard tube permits convenient changing of color disc combinations. Included wooden carrying case attaches to base of instrument. Accessory Daylight Lamp 69067-12 provides standard light source per ASTM specifications. The Saybolt Color test is used for quality control and product identification purposes on refined products having an ASTM Color of 0.5 or less. Products in this range include undyed motor and aviation gasolines, jet propulsion fuels, naphtha's, kerosenes and petroleum waxes. Color is an important quality characteristic for many products, and can also be used to detect product contamination. The Saybolt Chromometer measures color by comparing a column of sample against standard color discs. Unit includes whole color standards (3), one half color standard, conversion chart and carrying case. Conforms to ASTM D156 and related specifications.
