ASTM E1878-97(2003)

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 E 288.
Note 2—Specifications for microvolumetric flasks in sizes from 1 to 25 mL are given in specification E 237.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-May-1997
• ICS: 71.040.20 - Laboratory ware and related apparatus
• ICS: 81.040.30 - Glass products
• Technical Committee: E41 - Laboratory Apparatus
• Drafting Committee: E41.01 - Laboratory Ware and Supplies

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM E1878-97 - Standard Specification for Laboratory Glass Volumetric Flasks, Special Use
• Effective Date: 10-May-1997
• Replaced By: ASTM E1878-97(2008) - Standard Specification for Laboratory Glass Volumetric Flasks, Special Use
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2008
• Referred By: ASTM E694-18 - Standard Specification for Laboratory Glass Volumetric Apparatus
• Effective Date: 10-May-1997

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: E 1878 – 97 (Reapproved 2003)
Standard Specification for
Laboratory Glass Volumetric Flasks, Special Use
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 1878; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3. Styles
1.1 This specification covers requirements for glass volu- 3.1 Style 1—Bates, sugar, wide neck, size 100 mL
metric flasks of precision grades suitable for laboratory pur- 3.2 Style 2—Kohlraush, enlarged cup, sizes 100, 200, and
poses and of specialty use. Each flask shall be marked with the 500 mL
letter “A” to signify compliance with applicable construction 3.3 Style 3—Sugar, two graduations, sizes 100 to 110 and
and accuracy requirements. Flasks may be marked with an 200 to 220 mL
identification number (serial number) at the option of the
4. General Requirements
manufacturer.
4.1 Calibration—flasks calibrate in accordance with the
NOTE 1—Specifications for standard volumetric flasks are given in
methods outlined in Practice E 542.
specification E 288.
4.2 General—See Specification E 694 for general require-
NOTE 2—Specificationsformicrovolumetricflasksinsizesfrom1to25
ments not covered in this specification.
mL are given in specification E 237.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
5. Design
standard.
5.1 Shape—Style 1 and 3 flask necks shall be designed with
re-inforced rims for acceptance of rubber stopper or may be
2. Referenced Documents
flared. Style 2 shall have a neck with an enlarged cup beaded
2.1 ASTM Standards:
to accept a rubber stopper. Flask shapes shall permit complete
E 237 Specification for Microvolumetric Vessels (Volumet-
2 emptying and thorough cleaning. The area of the bottom or
ric Flasks and Centrifuge Tubes)
base shall be of sufficient size so the flask, when empty, shall
E 288 Specification for Laboratory Glass Volumetric
2 stand on an inclined plane of 15° to the horizontal.
Flasks
5.2 Volumetric Tolerances—Flasks shall be in accordance
E 438 Specification for Glasses in Laboratory Apparatus
with tolerances appearing in Table 1.
E 542 Practice for Calibration of Volumetric Ware
5.3 Markings—All markings shall be permanent and leg-
E 671 Specification for Maximum Permissible Thermal
ible.
Stress in Annealed Glass Laboratory Apparatus
5.3.1 Capacity Line—The capacity line shall be sharply
E 694 Specification for Laboratory Glass VolumetricAppa-
defined and of uniform width in a plane parallel to the base of
ratus
the flask. The line shall be applied by one of the following
E 920 Specification for Commercially Packaged Laboratory
methods; etched and filled with a permanent pigment; en-
Apparatus
graved; by application of a stain fired into the glass without
E 921 Specification for Export Packaged Laboratory Appa-
etching or by application of an enamel which is fu
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