Aluminum Beaker Oxidation Test

Intertek provides the MERCONŽ Aluminum Beaker Oxidation Test (ABOT) for clients requiring testing of automatic transmission fluids.

The aluminium beaker oxidation test is a bench oxidation analysis, in which fluid is oxidized. A gear pump immersed in the beaker circulates and shears the test fluid. External heaters maintain a fluid temperature of 155oC (311oF) and external air is pumped into the gear pump. Fluid samples are drawn at intervals throughout the test and at the end of test and analyzed for products of oxidation. Metal catalysts are submerged in the fluid to evaluate a fluid's tendencies to attack metals commonly found inside a transmission, such as lead, copper, and aluminum.

The Aluminum Beaker Oxidation Test is a small-scale oxidation test for automatic transmission fluids. Intertek provides the Aluminum Beaker Oxidation Test at the ARL laboratory location. Please contact Intertek for more information.