How to fix a friendship gone sour: Russia, organic chlorides, and improved method precision

Russia’s Druzhba Pipeline contamination case is a globally relatable example of the ill effects of organic chlorides in crude oil. This application note shows that though other methods are available, ASTM D4929C, GOST 33342, and similar XRF methods allow refineries to obtain organic chloride concentrations in crude oil with increased precision and efficiency.