ASTM E288-06

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 AEach 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 BGeneral 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 E 237.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 Product with a stated capacity not listed in this standard may be specified class A tolerance when product conforms to the tolerance reange of the next smaller volumetric standard product listed in .
1.1.4 Wide MouthRequirements 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 class A tolerance when product conforms to the tolerance range of the volumetric standard product listed in . In order to avoid confusion, wide neck flask tolerance must be marked on each flask as a requirement.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2006
• ICS: 71.040.20 - Laboratory ware and related apparatus
• Technical Committee: E41 - Laboratory Apparatus
• Drafting Committee: E41.01 - Laboratory Ware and Supplies

Relations

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• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2006
• Replaced By: ASTM E288-10 - Standard Specification for Laboratory Glass Volumetric Flasks
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2010
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• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2006
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• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2006
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• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2006
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• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2006

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: E288 – 06
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 2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This specification covers requirements for glass volu-
metric flasks of precision and general-purpose grades suitable E237 Specification for Laboratory Glass Microvolumetric
for laboratory purposes. Vessels (Volumetric Flasks and Centrifuge Tubes)
1.1.1 Class A—Each flask of precision grade shall be E438 Specification for Glasses in Laboratory Apparatus
marked with the letter “A” to signify compliance with appli- E542 Practice for Calibration of Laboratory Volumetric
cable construction and accuracy requirements. Flasks may be Apparatus
marked with an identification number (serial number) at the E675 Specification for Interchangeable Taper-Ground Stop-
option of the manufacturer. cocks And Stoppers
1.1.2 Class B—General purpose flasks are of the same basic E694 Specification for Laboratory Glass Volumetric Appa-
design as Class A flasks. However, volumetric tolerances for ratus
Class B flasks shall be within twice the specified range allowed E920 Specification for Commercially Packaged Laboratory
for Class A flasks. These flasks need not be marked with their Apparatus
class designation. E921 Specification for Export Packaged Laboratory Appa-
ratus
NOTE 1—Specifications for micro volumetric flasks in sizes from 1 mL
E1133 Practice for Performance Testing of Packaged Labo-
to 25 mL, inclusive, are given in Specification E237.
ratory Apparatus for United States Government Procure-
NOTE 2—The Twelfth General (International) Conference on Weights
ments
and Measures redefined the litre as a “special name for the cubic
decimetre,” but agreed to permit continuance of the terms litre, millilitre,
E1157 Specification for Sampling and Testing of Reusable
and mL, except in association with measurements of the highest precision.
Laboratory Glassware
For volumetric glassware the difference between the old and new
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meanings of litre is negligible. Therefore, either mL or cm may be
3. General Requirements
marked on ware covered by this Specification.
3.1 Calibration—Flasks shall be calibrated in accordance
1.1.3 Product with a stated capacity not listed in this
with the methods outlined in Practice E542.
standard may be specified class A tolerance when product
conforms to the tolerance range of the next smaller volumetric 4. Design
standard product listed in Table 1.
4.1 Flasks shall be designed in accordance with Specifica-
1.1.4 Wide Mouth—Requirements for insertion of tablet or
tions E438 and E694. Flask necks may be designed with either
capsule for assay dilution and to accommodate access of larger
taper-ground joints to accept stopper sizes specified in Table 1
diameter pipets have created demand for introduction of
or they may have reinforced rims or screw threads for
volumetric flasks provided with larger opening. Product with a
acceptance of cap style closures. The neck may be either
statedcapacitywithawidermouth,notpreviouslylistedinthis
straightsidedorprovidedwithamixingbulblocatedabovethe
standard, may be specified class A tolerance when product
graduation line (intermediate bulb style). Any cross section of
conforms to the tolerance range of the volumetric standard
the neck taken in a plane parallel to the base shall be circular;
product listed in Table 2. In order to avoid confusion, wide
similar sections of the body shall be either circular or square.
neck flask tolerance must be marked on each flask as a
The shape shall permit complete emptying and thorough
requirement.
cleaning. The bottom or base shall be such that the volumetric
flask will stand solidly on a level surface. The area of the
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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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