ASTM E1878

This specification covers the requirements for precision grade glass volumetric flasks for laboratories and specialty use. The products can be grouped into three styles according to size and shape. All products should be calibrated and should conform to the required shapes, volumetric tolerances, identification markings, capacity lines, quality of markings, and quality of laboratory marking spots.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers requirements for glass volumetric flasks of precision grades suitable for laboratory purposes and of specialty use. Each flask shall be marked with the letter "A" to signify compliance with applicable construction and accuracy requirements. Flasks may be marked with an identification number (serial number) at the option of the manufacturer.

Note 1—Specifications for standard volumetric flasks are given in specification E 288.

Note 2—Specifications for microvolumetric flasks in sizes from 1 to 25 mL are given in specification E 237.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.

2. Referenced Documents

E1133 Practice for Performance Testing of Packaged Laboratory Apparatus for United States Government Procurements
E1157 Specification for the Sampling and Testing of Reusable Laboratory Apparatus
E237 Specification for Microvolumetric Vessels (Volumetric Flasks and Centrifuge Tubes)
E288 Specification for Laboratory Glass Volumetric Flasks
E438 Specification for Glasses in Laboratory Apparatus
E542 Practice for Calibration of Volumetric Ware
E671 Specification for Maximum Permissible Thermal Stress in Annealed Glass Laboratory Apparatus
E694 Specification for Laboratory Glass Volumetric Apparatus
E920 Specification for Commercially Packaged Laboratory Apparatus
E921 Specification for Export Packaged Laboratory Apparatus

Index Terms

flasks; glass; special use; volumetric; ICS Number Code 71.040.20; 81.040.30

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