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Initial pH of In-Service Lubricants

Category - oil analysis

Base Number: ASTM D2896 vs. D4739

The most common method of evaluating an engine oil’s ability to neutralize acids is to measure Base Number (BN). Two methods are generally accepted for measuring reserve alkalinity are ASTM D2896 and ASTM D4739.
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