1.1 This test method describes the calibration or performance confirmation of the mass (or weight) scale of thermogravimetric analyzers and is applicable to commercial and custom-built apparatus.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 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 E2040-19 Referenced Document
ASTM E1142 Standard Terminology Relating to Thermophysical Properties
ASTM E473 Standard Terminology Relating to Thermal Analysis
ASTM E617 Standard Specification for Laboratory Weights And Precision Mass Standards
ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
ASTM E2040-19 history
2019ASTM E2040-19 Standard Test Method for Mass Scale Calibration of Thermogravimetric Analyzers
2008ASTM E2040-08(2014) Standard Test Method for Mass Scale Calibration of Thermogravimetric Analyzers
2008ASTM E2040-08 Standard Test Method for Mass Scale Calibration of Thermogravimetric Analyzers
2003ASTM E2040-03 Standard Test Method for Mass Scale Calibration of Thermogravimetric Analyzers
1999ASTM E2040-99 Standard Test Method for Mass Scale Calibration of Thermogravimetric Analyzers