ASTM D1744 Determination of Water in Liquid Petroleum Products by Karl Fischer Reagent
Water in petroleum products may increase the rate of oxidation and acid formation, lessening the life of the oil. This method, which potentiometrically determines the water content, is considered obsolete by ASTM and has been replaced by ASTM D4377.
Note: This method is still offered by Petro-Lubricant Testing Laboratories as a service to our clients.