Virgin Fuel Oil D6 – Specifications

D6 Virgin Fuel Oil (also known as residual fuel oil) is a heavy petroleum product primarily used in power generation and large-scale industrial applications. It requires preheating for efficient combustion and is valued for its energy density and availability.

Key Specifications

• API Gravity: 29.7 (min)

• Density @ 15°C: 0.87–0.8775 kg/L

• Pour Point: -33.3°C (max) / -27.4°C (max)

• Flash Point (Pensky-Martens, Closed Cup): 117°C (min)

• Sulfur Content: 0.38 wt% (max)

• Kinematic Viscosity @ 122°F (50°C): 17.88 mm²/s

• Karl Fischer Water Content: 0.20 wt% (max)

• Average Ash: 0.02 wt% (max)

• Carbon Residue: 1.11 wt% (max)

• Asphaltene Content: 0.08 wt%

Trace Metals (mg/kg)

• Aluminium: 372

• Silicon: 187

• Sodium: 11

• Vanadium: 117

• Calcium: 299

• Zinc: 278

• Phosphorus: 4176

• Iron: 545

📌 Commercial Note:
D6 is widely used by power plants, shipping, and heavy industry. Due to its high viscosity, it requires specialized handling and heating systems.