ASTM E1-03a

Standard Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers liquid-in-glass thermometers graduated in degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit that are frequently identified and used in methods under the jurisdiction of the various technical committees within ASTM. The various thermometers specified are listed in . The inclusion of an IP number in indicates, where appearing, that the thermometer specification has been jointly agreed upon by the British Institute of Petroleum (IP) and ASTM.
1.2 This specification also covers adjustable-range enclosed-scale thermometers, graduated in degrees Celsius, which are used in ASTM methods.
1.3 The enclosed-scale thermometers are commonly called Beckmann thermometers. They are suitable for measuring small temperature differences not exceeding 6 C within a larger range of temperature. The thermometers are unsuitable for measuring Celsius- or kelvin-scale temperatures unless they have been compared with standard instruments immediately before use.
1.4 An alphabetic list of the ASTM Thermometers included in this standard is given in .
1.5 A list of ASTM Thermometers is given in to facilitate selection according to temperature range, immersion, and scale-error requirements.
Note 1—For a listing of thermometers recommended for general laboratory use, the Scientific Apparatus Makers Association Specifications for General Purpose Glass Laboratory Thermometers may be consulted.
Note 2—It has been found by experience that these ASTM Thermometers, although developed in general for specific tests, may also be found suitable for other applications, thus precluding the need for new thermometer specifications differing in only minor features. However, it is suggested that technical committees contact Subcommittee E20.05 before choosing a currently specified thermometer for a new method to be sure the thermometer will be suitable for the intended application.1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2003
• ICS: 17.200.20 - Temperature-measuring instruments
• Technical Committee: E20 - Temperature Measurement
• Drafting Committee: E20.05 - Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers and Hydrometers

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM E1-03 - Standard Specification for ASTM Thermometers
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
• Replaced By: ASTM E1-05 - Standard Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2005
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• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
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• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
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• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
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• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
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• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
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• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
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• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
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• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
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• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
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• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
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• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
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• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
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• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003

Standards Content (Sample)

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Method 9501—Federal Test
Designation:E1–03a Method Standard No. 791b
Standard Specification for
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ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 1; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
1.1 This specification covers liquid-in-glass thermometers
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
graduated in degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit that are
frequentlyidentifiedandusedinmethodsunderthejurisdiction
2. Referenced Documents
of the various technical committees withinASTM.The various
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
thermometers specified are listed in Table 1. The inclusion of
E 77 Test Method for Inspection and Verification of Ther-
an IP number in Table 1 indicates, where appearing, that the
mometers
thermometer specification has been jointly agreed upon by the
E 344 Terminology Relating to Thermometry and Hydrom-
British Institute of Petroleum (IP) and ASTM.
etry
1.2 This specification also covers adjustable-range
E 563 Practice for Preparation and Use of an Ice-Point Bath
enclosed-scale thermometers, graduated in degrees Celsius,
as a Reference Temperature
which are used in ASTM methods.
E 2251 Specification for Liquid-in-GlassASTM Thermom-
1.3 The enclosed-scale thermometers are commonly called
eters with Low-Hazard Precision Liquids
Beckmann thermometers. They are suitable for measuring
small temperature differences not exceeding 6 °C within a
3. Terminology
larger range of temperature. The thermometers are unsuitable
3.1 Definitions—The definitions given in Terminology
formeasuringCelsius-orkelvin-scaletemperaturesunlessthey
E 344 apply.
have been compared with standard instruments immediately
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
before use.
3.2.1 adjusting device, n—a section of the instrument used
1.4 An alphabetic list of theASTM Thermometers included
to adjust the amount of mercury in the bulb and main capillary
in this standard is given in Table 2.
to that needed for the intended temperature interval.
1.5 A list of ASTM Thermometers is given in Table 3 to
3.2.2 bulb length, n—the distance from the bottom of the
facilitate selection according to temperature range, immersion,
bulb to the junction of the bulb and the stem tubing.
and scale-error requirements.
3.2.3 contraction chamber, n—an enlargement of the cap-
NOTE 1—For a listing of thermometers recommended for general
illary, that will appear below the main scale or between the
laboratoryuse,theScientificApparatusMakersAssociationSpecifications
main scale and the auxiliary scale, which serves to reduce its
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for General Purpose Glass Laboratory Thermometers may be consulted.
length or to prevent contraction of the liquid column into the
NOTE 2—It has been found by experience that these ASTM Thermom-
bulb.
eters, although developed in general for specific tests, may also be found
3.2.4 diameter, n—the largest outside dimension of the
suitable for other applications, thus precluding the need for new thermom-
eter specifications differing in only minor features. However, it is glass as measured with a ring gage.
suggested that technical committees contact Subcommittee E20.05 before
3.2.5 expansion chamber, n—an enlargement at the top of
choosing a currently specified thermometer for a new method to be sure
the capillary to provide protection against breakage caused by
the thermometer will be suitable for the intended application.
excessive gas pressure.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.2.6 interval error, n—the deviation of the nominal value
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
of a temperature interval from its true value; either for the total
range (total interval) or for a part of the range (partial interval).
3.2.7 saddle, n—the bottom support of the enclosed scale.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E20 on
Temperature Measurement and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E20.05
on Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers and Hydrometers.
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