ASTM E205

This specification covers the design and dimensional requirements for flasks and closures, with a fixed platinum sample holder, used in the original oxygen-flask combustion procedures.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the flask and closure, with a fixed platinum sample holder, used in the original oxygen-flask combustion procedures (, ).Note 1This specification was originally developed by the Committee on Microchemical Apparatus, Division of Analytical Chemistry, American Chemical Society (). Specifications for types of apparatus that utilize electric (, ) or infrared ()ignition are not included because of lack of experience with these.

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 Glassware
E920 Specification for Commercially Packaged Laboratory Apparatus
E921 Specification for Export Packaged Laboratory Apparatus

Index Terms

combustion; flask; glass; oxygen; ICS Number Code 71.040.20

Citing ASTM Standards

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