PARAMETERS

ASTM D975 (PETRODIESEL)

ASTM D6751 (BIODIESEL)

MELON SEED OIL METHYL ESTERS

Specific gravity (g/ml)

0.85

0.88

0.86

Kinematic Viscosity (mm²/s)

1.9 - 4.1

1.9 - 6.0

5.8

Flash Point (˚C)

60 - 80

100 - 170

132.0

Diesel Index

40 - 55

47 - 60

46.0

Acid Value

0.80

0.20

Heat of combustion (mJ/kg)

44.80

37.80

37.36

Moisture Content (%)

0.05

0.05

0.04