ASTM E288-94(1998) - 10.10.1998
 
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 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 microvolumetric 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 cm may be marked on ware covered by this Specification.
 
2. Referenced Documents

E1157-87(2018)e1

Standard Specification for Sampling and Testing of Reusable Laboratory Glassware (Includes all amendments and changes 12/31/2018).

E237-02(2024)

Standard Specification for Laboratory Glass Microvolumetric Vessels (Volumetric Flasks and Centrifuge Tubes)

E438-92(2024)

Standard Specification for Glasses in Laboratory Apparatus

E542-22

Standard Practice for Gravimetric Calibration of Laboratory Volumetric Instruments

E675-02(2019)

Standard Specification for Interchangeable Taper-Ground Stopcocks And Stoppers

E694-18(2024)

Standard Specification for Laboratory Glass Volumetric Apparatus

E1133-86(2022)

Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Packaged Laboratory Apparatus for United States Government Procurements

E920-97(2019)

Standard Specification for Commercially Packaged Laboratory Apparatus

E921-97(2022)

Standard Specification for Export Packaged Laboratory Apparatus