ASTM E288-10

Standard Specification for Laboratory Glass Volumetric Flasks

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers requirements for glass volumetric flasks of precision and general-purpose grades suitable for laboratory purposes.
1.1.1 Class A—Each flask of precision grade 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.
1.1.2 Class B—General purpose flasks are of the same basic design as Class A flasks. However, volumetric tolerances for Class B flasks shall be within twice the specified range allowed for Class A flasks. These flasks need not be marked with their class designation.  
Note 1—Specifications for micro volumetric flasks in sizes from 1 mL to 25 mL, inclusive, are given in Specification E237.
Note 2—The Twelfth General (International) Conference on Weights and Measures redefined the litre as a “special name for the cubic decimetre,” but agreed to permit continuance of the terms litre, millilitre, and mL, except in association with measurements of the highest precision. For volumetric glassware the difference between the old and new meanings of litre is negligible. Therefore, either mL or cm3 may be marked on ware covered by this Specification.
1.1.3 Special Size Flasks—Precision grade flasks may be manufactured with nominal capacities not listed in this standard. Such flasks shall be considered “Class A” flasks, provided they meet the accuracy tolerance of the next largest “Class A” flask appearing in Table 1 and comply with the marking requirements of 1.1.1.
1.1.4 Wide-Mouth Flasks—Requirements for insertion of tablets or capsules for assay dilution and to accommodate access of larger diameter pipets require volumetric flasks with larger necks. These flasks appear in Table 2. These flasks shall conform to the marking requirements of 1.1.1. Additionally, the accuracy tolerance shall be marked on each “Class A” wide-mouth flask.
1.1.5 Special Size Wide-Mouth Flasks—Precision grade wide-mouth flasks may be manufactured with nominal capacities not listed in this standard. Such flasks shall be considered “Class A” flasks provided they meet the accuracy tolerance of the next largest “Class A” wide-mouth flask appearing in Table 2 and the marking requirements of 1.1.4.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2010
• ICS: 71.040.20 - Laboratory ware and related apparatus
• Technical Committee: E41 - Laboratory Apparatus
• Drafting Committee: E41.01 - Laboratory Ware and Supplies

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM E288-06 - Standard Specification for Laboratory Glass Volumetric Flasks
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2010
• Replaced By: ASTM E288-10(2017) - Standard Specification for Laboratory Glass Volumetric Flasks
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2017
• Referred By: ASTM D8404-21 - Standard Practice for Preparation of Soil Samples by Ammonium Bifluoride-Nitric Acid Digestion for Subsequent Analysis for Metals and Metalloids
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2010
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• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2010
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• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2010
• Referred By: ASTM E1154-23 - Standard Specification for Piston or Plunger Operated Volumetric Apparatus and Operator Qualification
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2010
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• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2010
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• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2010
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• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2010
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• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2010
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• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2010
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• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2010
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• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2010
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• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2010
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• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2010

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:E288 −10
Standard Specification for
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Laboratory Glass Volumetric Flasks
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E288; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope 1.1.5 Special Size Wide-Mouth Flasks—Precision grade
wide-mouth flasks may be manufactured with nominal capaci-
1.1 This specification covers requirements for glass volu-
ties not listed in this standard. Such flasks shall be considered
metric flasks of precision and general-purpose grades suitable
“Class A” flasks provided they meet the accuracy tolerance of
for laboratory purposes.
the next largest “ClassA” wide-mouth flask appearing in Table
1.1.1 Class A—Each flask of precision grade shall be
2 and the marking requirements of 1.1.4.
marked with the letter “A” to signify compliance with appli-
cable construction and accuracy requirements. Flasks may be
2. Referenced Documents
marked with an identification number (serial number) at the
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
option of the manufacturer.
E237 Specification for Laboratory Glass Microvolumetric
1.1.2 Class B—General purpose flasks are of the same basic
Vessels (Volumetric Flasks and Centrifuge Tubes)
design as Class A flasks. However, volumetric tolerances for
E438 Specification for Glasses in Laboratory Apparatus
Class B flasks shall be within twice the specified range allowed
E542 Practice for Calibration of Laboratory Volumetric
for Class A flasks. These flasks need not be marked with their
Apparatus
class designation.
E675 Specification for Interchangeable Taper-Ground Stop-
NOTE 1—Specifications for micro volumetric flasks in sizes from 1 mL
cocks And Stoppers
to 25 mL, inclusive, are given in Specification E237.
E694 Specification for Laboratory Glass Volumetric Appa-
NOTE 2—The Twelfth General (International) Conference on Weights
ratus
and Measures redefined the litre as a “special name for the cubic
E920 Specification for Commercially Packaged Laboratory
decimetre,” but agreed to permit continuance of the terms litre, millilitre,
and mL, except in association with measurements of the highest precision.
Apparatus
For volumetric glassware the difference between the old and new
E921 Specification for Export Packaged Laboratory Appa-
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meanings of litre is negligible. Therefore, either mL or cm may be
ratus
marked on ware covered by this Specification.
E1133 Practice for Performance Testing of Packaged Labo-
1.1.3 Special Size Flasks—Precision grade flasks may be
ratory Apparatus for United States Government Procure-
manufactured with nominal capacities not listed in this stan-
ments
dard. Such flasks shall be considered “Class A” flasks, pro-
E1157 Specification for Sampling and Testing of Reusable
vided they meet the accuracy tolerance of the next largest
Laboratory Glassware
“Class A” flask appearing in Table 1 and comply with the
marking requirements of 1.1.1.
3. General Requirements
1.1.4 Wide-Mouth Flasks—Requirements for insertion of
3.1 Calibration—Flasks shall be calibrated in accordance
tablets or capsules for assay dilution and to accommodate
with the methods outlined in Practice E542.
access of larger diameter pipets require volumetric flasks with
larger necks. These flasks appear in Table 2. These flasks shall
4. Design
conformtothemarkingrequirementsof1.1.1.Additionally,the
4.1 Flasks shall be designed in accordance with Specifica-
accuracy tolerance shall be marked on each “Class A” wide-
tions E438 and E694. Flask necks may be designed with either
mouth flask.
taper-ground joints to accept stopper sizes specified in Table 1
or they may have reinforced rims or screw threads for
acceptance of cap style closures. The neck may be either
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E41 on
Laboratory Apparatus and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E41.01 on
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Apparatus. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved April 1, 2010. Published May 2010. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1965. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as E288 – 06. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/E0288-10. the ASTM website.
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E288−10
TABLE 1 Requirements for Volumetric Flasks
Position of Capacity Line
Maximum
Straight-Neck Style— Intermediate Bulb S
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Designation:E288–06 Designation: E288 – 10
Standard Specification for
1
Laboratory Glass Volumetric Flasks
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E288; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers requirements for glass volumetric flasks of precision and general-purpose grades suitable for
laboratory purposes.
1.1.1 Class A—Each flask of precision grade 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.
1.1.2 Class B—General purpose flasks are of the same basic design as ClassAflasks. However, volumetric tolerances for Class
B flasks shall be within twice the specified range allowed for Class A flasks. These flasks need not be marked with their class
designation.
NOTE 1—Specifications for micro volumetric flasks in sizes from 1 mL to 25 mL, inclusive, are given in Specification E237.
NOTE 2—TheTwelfth General (International) Conference onWeights and Measures redefined the litre as a “special name for the cubic decimetre,” but
agreed to permit continuance of the terms litre, millilitre, and mL, except in association with measurements of the highest precision. For volumetric
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glassware the difference between the old and new meanings of litre is negligible. Therefore, either mL or cm may be marked on ware covered by this
Specification.
1.1.3Product with a stated capacity not listed in this standard may be specified classAtolerance when product conforms to the
tolerance range of the next smaller volumetric standard product listed in
1.1.3 Special Size Flasks—Precision grade flasks may be manufactured with nominal capacities not listed in this standard. Such
flasks shall be considered “ClassA” flasks, provided they meet the accuracy tolerance of the next largest “ClassA” flask appearing
in Table 1 and comply with the marking requirements of 1.1.1.
1.1.4Wide Mouth—Requirements for insertion of tablet or capsule for assay dilution and to accommodate access of larger
diameter pipets have created demand for introduction of volumetric flasks provided with larger opening. Product with a stated
capacity with a wider mouth, not previously listed in this standard, may be specified classAtolerance when product conforms to
the tolerance range of the volumetric standard product listed in
1.1.4 Wide-Mouth Flasks—Requirements for insertion of tablets or capsules for assay dilution and to accommodate access of
larger diameter pipets require volumetric flasks with larger necks.These flasks appear inTable 2. In order to avoid confusion, wide
neck flask tolerance must be marked on each flask as a requirement. . These flasks shall conform to the marking requirements of
1.1.1. Additionally, the accuracy tolerance shall be marked on each “Class A” wide-mouth flask.
1.1.5 Special Size Wide-Mouth Flasks—Precision grade wide-mouth flasks may be manufactured with nominal capacities not
listedinthisstandard.Suchflasksshallbeconsidered“ClassA”flasksprovidedtheymeettheaccuracytoleranceofthenextlargest
“Class A” wide-mouth flask appearing in Table 2 and the marking requirements of 1.1.4.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E237 Specification for Laboratory Glass Microvolumetric Vessels (Volumetric Flasks and Centrifuge Tubes)
E438 Specification for Glasses in Laboratory Apparatus
E542 Practice for Calibration of Laboratory Volumetric Apparatus
E675 Specification for Interchangeable Taper-Ground Stopcocks And Stoppers
E694 Specification for Laboratory Glass Volumetric Apparatus
E920 Specification for Commercially Packaged Laboratory Apparatus
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E41 on Laboratory Apparatus and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E41.01 on Apparatus.
Current edition approvedApril 1, 2006.2010. Published May 2006.2010. Originally approved in 1965. Last previous edition approved in 20032006 as 288–03.E288 – 06.
DOI: 10.1520/E0288-106.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document
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