ASTM E100-10 - 1.11.2010
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers glass hydrometers of various scale graduation systems, as required by the ASTM Test Methods in which they are used.

1.2 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

E344-26a

Terminology Relating to Thermometry and Hydrometry (Includes all amendments and changes 4/21/2026).

E1-14(2025)

Standard Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers

D287-22

Standard Test Method for API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Petroleum Products (Hydrometer/Method)

D3290-00

Standard Specification for Bond and Ledger Papers for Permanent Records

D1250-25

Standard Guide for the Use of the Joint API and ASTM Adjunct for Temperature and Pressure Volume Correction Factors for Generalized Crude Oils, Refined Products, and Lubricating Oils: API MPMS Chapter 11.1

E126-19(2024)

Standard Test Method for Inspection, Calibration, and Verification of ASTM Hydrometers

Glass Hydrometers--Conventional Value for the Thermal Cubic Expansion Coefficient (for Use in the Preparation of Measurement Tables for Liquids)

E2251-14(2021)

Standard Specification for Liquid-in-Glass ASTM Thermometers with Low-Hazard Precision Liquids

E77-14(2021)

Standard Test Method for Inspection and Verification of Thermometers