Virgin Fuel Oil D6 is a heavy residual fuel oil used mainly in power plants and large marine engines. It has a high density (0.8775 kg/l) and low pour point below -33°C, offering long-lasting combustion and heat output, ideal for industrial and shipping sectors.
| Method Units | Test | Result | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM D5002 | Density and Relative Density of Crude Oils Average API Gravity | 29.7 (29.7) (Min) | API |
| ASTM D1298-99 | Density @15 Deg C | 0.87 (0.8775) (Max) | Kg/t |
| ASTM D97 | Pour Point of Petroleum Products Pour Point | < -33 (-36) (BELOW ZERO) | °C |
| Pour Point | < -27.4 (-32.8) (BELOW ZERO) | °F | |
| ASTM D93-IP34 | Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Flash Point | ||
| Corrected Flash Point | 117 (137) (MIN) | °F | |
| ASTM D4294 | Sulfur Content in Petroleum Products by EDXRF Sulfur Content | 0.38 (0.358) (MAX) | Wt% |
| ASTM D445 | Kinematic/Dynamic Viscosity Kinematic Viscosity @ 122°F / 50°C | 17.83 (18.12) (MAX) | Mm2/s |
| ASTM D6304 | Water Content by Coulometric Karl Fisher Titration Water Content | Water Content 0.20 (0.7) (MAX) | Wt% |
| ASTM D482 | Ash from Petroleum Products Average Ash | 0.279 (1.007) (MAX) | Wt% |
| ASTM D2161 | Conversion of Kinematic Viscosity To SUS/SFS 1Saybolt furoi viscosity 122°F | 10.9SFS | (MAX) |
| ASTM D5184 | Aluminum and Silicon in Fuel Oils by ICP-AES or AAS | 102 (MAX) | Mg/kg |
| Aluminum Content Silicon Content | 93 (MAX) | Mg/kg | |
| ASTM D95 | Water by Distillation, Vol% | 0.70 (MAX) | Vol% |
| ASTM D4530.06 | Carbon Residue | 1.11 (MAX) | Wt% |
| Method Test Result Units | |||
| IP 143 Asphlteness Heptane lnsolubles | |||
| Asphaltene Content | 0.08 | Wt% | |
| IP 501 Determination of AL,Si,V,Ni,Fe,Na,Ca,Zn,P in Fuel Oil-ICPES | |||
| IP 501 Determination of AL,Si,V,Ni,Fe,Na,Ca,Zn,P in Fuel Oil-ICPES | 372 | mg/kg | |
| Silicon | 187 | mg/kg | |
| Sodium | 117 | mg/kg | |
| Vanadium | 1 | mg/kg | |
| Calcium | 779 | mg/kg | |
| Zinc | 298 | mg/kg | |
| Phosphorus | 4176 | mg/kg | |
| Iron | 545 | mg/kg |
D6’s high viscosity and energy content make it suitable for use in bunker fuel systems and stationary generators. It’s typically blended with lighter fuels for easier handling and meets rigorous standards for consistent quality and performance in high-demand energy applications worldwide.
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