Technical Specifications
Product Overview
Conradson Carbon Residue Analysis
The Conradson Carbon Residue Tester is a specialized laboratory instrument designed to determine the amount of carbon residue remaining after the evaporation and pyrolysis of petroleum products. This apparatus facilitates precise testing for a wide range of materials, including lubricating oils, distillate fuels, and crude oils. By utilizing a controlled heating process with nested crucibles, it provides essential data for assessing the thermal stability and coking tendencies of oil-bearing products.
Technical Specifications
Crucible Capacities
| Crucible Type | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Porcelain Crucible | ~30 ml |
| Inner Iron Crucible | 75 ± 5 ml |
| Outer Iron Crucible | 190 ± 10 ml |
Tripod Dimensions
- Tripod Material
- Iron with nickel and chromium plated finish
Component Details
Round Iron Shield Specs
- Plate thickness: 8 mm
- Lower part height: 50–53 mm
- Middle cone height: 25 ± 2 mm
- Fire bridge height: 50 ± 3 mm
Flame Shield Construction
- Material: 0.6–0.8 mm iron plate
- Upper opening diameter: 90 ± 2 mm
- Lower opening diameter: 82 ± 2 mm
- Includes asbestos pressure ring
- Burner Type
- Meker type gas burner
Application
- Applicable Materials
- Lubricating OilsDistillate FuelsCrude OilsOil-bearing materials




