ASTM E1878-97(2013)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Laboratory Glass Volumetric Flasks, Special Use
Standard Specification for Laboratory Glass Volumetric Flasks, Special Use
ABSTRACT
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.
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 E288.Note 2—Specifications for microvolumetric flasks in sizes from 1 to 25 mL are given in specification E237.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
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Designation:E1878 −97 (Reapproved 2013)
Standard Specification for
Laboratory Glass Volumetric Flasks, Special Use
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1878; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope E1157 Specification for Sampling and Testing of Reusable
Laboratory Glassware
1.1 This specification covers requirements for glass volu-
metric flasks of precision grades suitable for laboratory pur-
3. Styles
poses and of specialty use. Each flask shall be marked with the
letter “A” to signify compliance with applicable construction
3.1 Style 1—Bates, sugar, wide neck, size 100 mL
and accuracy requirements. Flasks may be marked with an
3.2 Style 2—Kohlraush, enlarged cup, sizes 100, 200, and
identification number (serial number) at the option of the
500 mL
manufacturer.
3.3 Style 3—Sugar, two graduations, sizes 100 to 110 and
NOTE 1—Specifications for standard volumetric flasks are given in
200 to 220 mL
specification E288.
NOTE 2—Specifications for microvolumetric flasks in sizes from 1 to 25
mL are given in specification E237. 4. General Requirements
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
4.1 Calibration—flasks calibrate in accordance with the
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
methods outlined in Practice E542.
standard.
4.2 General—See Specification E694 for general require-
ments not covered in this specification.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5. Design
E237 Specification for Laboratory Glass Microvolumetric
5.1 Shape—Style 1 and 3 flask necks shall be designed with
Vessels (Volumetric Flasks and Centrifuge Tubes)
re-inforced rims for acceptance of rubber stopper or may be
E288 Specification for Laboratory Glass Volumetric Flasks
flared. Style 2 shall have a neck with an enlarged cup beaded
E438 Specification for Glasses in Laboratory Apparatus
to accept a rubber stopper. Flask shapes shall permit complete
E542 Practice for Calibration of Laboratory Volumetric
emptying and thorough cleaning. The area of the bottom or
Apparatus
base shall be of sufficient size so the flask, when empty, shall
E694 Specification for Laboratory Glass Volumetric Appa-
stand on an inclined plane of 15° to the horizontal.
ratus
5.2 Volumetric Tolerances—Flasks shall be in accordance
E920 Specification for Commercially Packaged Laboratory
Apparatus with tolerances appearing in Table 1.
E921 Specification for Export Packaged Laboratory Appa-
5.3 Markings—All markings shall be permanent and leg-
ratus
ible.
E1133 Practice for Performance Testing of Packaged Labo-
5.3.1 Capacity Line—The capacity line shall be sharply
ratory Apparatus for United States Government Procure-
defined and of uniform width in a plane parallel to the base of
ments
the flask. The line shall be applied by one of the following
methods; etched and filled with a permanent pigment; en-
graved; by application of a stain fired into the glass without
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E41 on etching or by application of an
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