ASTM E288-10(2017)
Standard Specification for Laboratory Glass Volumetric Flasks

Standard No.

ASTM E288-10(2017)

Release Date

2017

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Latest

ASTM E288-10(2017)

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 micro volumetric 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 cm3 may be marked on ware covered by this Specification. 1.1.3 Special Size Flasks—Precision grade flasks may be manufactured with nominal capacities not listed in this standard. Such flasks shall be considered “Class A” flasks, provided they meet the accuracy tolerance of the next largest “Class A” flask appearing in Table 1 and comply with the marking requirements of 1.1.1. 1.1.4 Wide-Mouth Flasks—Requirements for insertion of tablets or capsules for assay dilution and to accommodate access of larger diameter pipets require volumetric flasks with larger necks. These flasks appear in Table 2. These flasks shall conform to the marking requirements of 1.1.1. Additionally, the accuracy tolerance shall be marked on each “Class A” widemouth flask. 1.1.5 Special Size Wide-Mouth Flasks—Precision grade wide-mouth flasks may be manufactured with nominal capacities not listed in this standard. Such flasks shall be considered “Class A” flasks provided they meet the accuracy tolerance of the next largest “Class A” wide-mouth flask appearing in Table 2 and the marking requirements of 1.1.4. 1.2 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM E288-10(2017) Referenced Document

• ASTM E1133 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Packaged Laboratory Apparatus for United States Government Procurements*， 2022-01-01 Update
• ASTM E1157 Standard Specification for Sampling and Testing of Reusable Laboratory Glassware
• ASTM E237 Standard Specification for Laboratory Glass Microvolumetric Vessels (Volumetric Flasks and Centrifuge Tubes)
• ASTM E438 Standard Specification for Glasses in Laboratory Apparatus*， 2024-02-01 Update
• ASTM E542 Standard Practice for Gravimetric Calibration of Laboratory Volumetric Instruments*， 2022-01-01 Update
• ASTM E675 Standard Specification for Interchangeable Taper-Ground Stopcocks And Stoppers
• ASTM E694 Standard Specification for Laboratory Glass Volumetric Apparatus
• ASTM E920 Standard Specification for Commercially Packaged Laboratory Apparatus*， 2019-07-01 Update
• ASTM E921 Standard Specification for Export Packaged Laboratory Apparatus*， 2022-01-01 Update

ASTM E288-10(2017) history

• 2017 ASTM E288-10(2017) Standard Specification for Laboratory Glass Volumetric Flasks
• 2010 ASTM E288-10 Standard Specification for Laboratory Glass Volumetric Flasks
• 2006 ASTM E288-06 Standard Specification for Laboratory Glass Volumetric Flasks
• 2003 ASTM E288-03 Standard Specification for Laboratory Glass Volumetric Flasks
• 1998 ASTM E288-94(1998) Standard Specification for Laboratory Glass Volumetric Flasks