Research Article

Geoffroea decorticans for Biofuels: A Promising Feedstock

Table 1

Summary of test methods used for quality determination of chañar biodiesel.

Physical and chemical propertiesTest methods

Flash point (°C)ASTM D-93
Free glycerin (% mass)ASTM D-6584
Total glycerin (% mass)ASTM D-6584
Acid number (mg KOH/g oil)ASTM D-664
Kinematic viscosity, 40°C (mm2 s−1)ASTM D-445
Density, 15°C (g mL−1)ASTM D-1298
Sulfur content (% mass)ASTM D-4294
Methanol content (% volume)EN 14110
Oxidation stability (min.)EN 14112
Pour point (°C)ASTM D-97
Gross calorific value (MJ kg−1)ASTM D-240