ASTM E1-14

Standard Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the construction requirements for various 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. This specification also covers adjustable-range enclosed-scale thermometers (commonly called Beckmann thermometers), graduated in degrees Celsius, which are used in ASTM methods. The ASTM thermometers covered here are listed in a manner that helps facilitate selection according to temperature range, immersion, and scale-error requirements.
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 Table 1. The inclusion of an IP number in Table 1 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 Table 2.  
1.5 A list of ASTM Thermometers is given in Table 3 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.2
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 The thermometers found in Table 1 contain mercury, mercury thallium eutectic alloy, or toluene or other suitable liquid colored with a permanent red dye. For low-hazard precision non-mercury alternatives to E1 thermometers, see Specification E2251.  
1.7 WARNING—Mercury has been designated by EPA and many state agencies as a hazardous material that can cause central nervous system, kidney and liver damage. Mercury, or its vapor, may be hazardous to health and corrosive to materials. Caution should be taken when handling mercury and mercury containing products. See the applicable product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for details and EPA’s website- http://www.epa.gov/mercury/faq.htm - for additional information. Users should be aware that selling mercury and/or mercury containing products into your state may be prohibited by state law.  
1.8 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: 30-Apr-2014
• ICS: 17.200.20 - Temperature-measuring instruments
• Technical Committee: E20 - Temperature Measurement
• Drafting Committee: E20.05 - Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers and Hydrometers

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:E1 −14 Method 9501—Federal Test
Method Standard No. 791b
Standard Specification for
1
ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
the thermometer will be suitable for the intended application.
1. Scope
1.6 The thermometers found in Table 1 contain mercury,
1.1 This specification covers liquid-in-glass thermometers
mercury thallium eutectic alloy, or toluene or other suitable
graduated in degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit that are
liquid colored with a permanent red dye. For low-hazard
frequentlyidentifiedandusedinmethodsunderthejurisdiction
precision non-mercury alternatives to E1 thermometers, see
of the various technical committees withinASTM.The various
Specification E2251.
thermometers specified are listed in Table 1. The inclusion of
an IP number in Table 1 indicates, where appearing, that the
1.7 WARNING—Mercury has been designated by EPAand
thermometer specification has been jointly agreed upon by the
many state agencies as a hazardous material that can cause
British Institute of Petroleum (IP) and ASTM.
central nervous system, kidney and liver damage. Mercury, or
its vapor, may be hazardous to health and corrosive to
1.2 This specification also covers adjustable-range
materials. Caution should be taken when handling mercury and
enclosed-scale thermometers, graduated in degrees Celsius,
mercury containing products. See the applicable product Ma-
which are used in ASTM methods.
terial Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for details and EPA’s website-
1.3 The enclosed-scale thermometers are commonly called
http://www.epa.gov/mercury/faq.htm - for additional informa-
Beckmann thermometers. They are suitable for measuring
tion. Users should be aware that selling mercury and/or
small temperature differences not exceeding 6 °C within a
mercury containing products into your state may be prohibited
larger range of temperature. The thermometers are unsuitable
by state law.
formeasuringCelsius-orkelvin-scaletemperaturesunlessthey
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the
have been compared with standard instruments immediately
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
before use.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
1.4 An alphabetic list of theASTM Thermometers included
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
in this standard is given in Table 2.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 A list of ASTM Thermometers is given in Table 3 to
2. Referenced Documents
facilitate selection according to temperature range, immersion,
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and scale-error requirements.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
E77 Test Method for Inspection and Verification of Ther-
NOTE 1—For a listing of thermometers recommended for general
mometers
laboratoryuse,theScientificApparatusMakersAssociationSpecifications
2
for General Purpose Glass Laboratory Thermometers may be consulted.
E344 Terminology Relating to Thermometry and Hydrom-
NOTE 2—It has been found by experience that these ASTM
etry
Thermometers, although developed in general for specific tests, may also
E563 Practice for Preparation and Use of an Ice-Point Bath
be found suitable for other applications, thus precluding the need for new
as a Reference Temperature
thermometer specifications differing in only minor features. However, it is
E2251 Specification for Liquid-in-Glass ASTM Thermom-
suggested that technical committees contact Subcommittee E20.05 before
choosing a currently specified thermometer for a new method to be sure
eters with Low-Hazard Precision Liquids
3. Terminology
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3.1 Definitions—The definitions given inTerminology E344
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E20 on
Temperature Measurement and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E20.05
apply.
on Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers and Hydrometers.
Current edition approved May 1, 2014. Published September 2014. Originally
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approved in 1939. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as E1 – 13. DOI: For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
10.1520/E0001-14. contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Available from SAMAGroup ofAssocs., 225 Reinekers, Ste. 625,Alexandria, Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
VA 23314. the ASTM website.
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Designation: E1 − 13 E1 − 14 Method 9501—Federal Test
Method Standard No. 791b
Standard Specification for
1
ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1; 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 U.S. Department of Defense.
1. 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 Table 1. Table 1. The inclusion of an IP number in Table 1Table 1 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 Table 2.Table 2.
1.5 A list of ASTM Thermometers is given in Table 3Table 3 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
2
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 The thermometers found in Table 1Table 1 contain mercury, mercury thallium eutectic alloy, or toluene or other suitable
liquid colored with a permanent red dye. For low-hazard precision non-mercury alternatives to E1 thermometers, see Specification
E2251.
1.7 WARNING—Mercury has been designated by EPA and many state agencies as a hazardous material that can cause central
nervous system, kidney and liver damage. Mercury, or its vapor, may be hazardous to health and corrosive to materials. Caution
should be taken when handling mercury and mercury containing products. See the applicable product Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) for details and EPA’s website- http://www.epa.gov/mercury/faq.htm - for additional information. Users should be aware
that selling mercury and/or mercury containing products into your state may be prohibited by state law.
1.8 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E77 Test Method for Inspection and Verification of Thermometers
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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.
Current edition approved May 1, 2013May 1, 2014. Published July 2013September 2014. Originally approved in 1939. Last previous edition approved in 20072013 as
E1 – 07.E1 – 13. DOI: 10.1520/E0001-13.10.1520/E0001-14.
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Available from SAMA Group of Assocs., 225 Reinekers, Ste. 625, Alexandria, VA 23314.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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