ASTM E288-06
Standard Specification for Laboratory Glass Volumetric Flasks

Standard No.

ASTM E288-06

Release Date

2006

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM E288-10

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 AEach 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 BGeneral 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 E 237.

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 Product with a stated capacity not listed in this standard may be specified class A tolerance when product conforms to the tolerance reange of the next smaller volumetric standard product listed in .

1.1.4 Wide MouthRequirements for insertion of tablet or capsule for assay dilution and to accommodate access of larger diameter pipets have created demand for introduction of volumetric flasks provided with larger opening. Product with a stated capacity with a wider mouth, not previously listed in this standard, may be specified class A tolerance when product conforms to the tolerance range of the volumetric standard product listed in . In order to avoid confusion, wide neck flask tolerance must be marked on each flask as a requirement.

ASTM E288-06 Referenced Document

• ASTM E1133 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Packaged Laboratory Apparatus for United States Government Procurements
• 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
• ASTM E542 Standard Practice for Gravimetric Calibration of Laboratory Volumetric Instruments
• 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
• ASTM E921 Standard Specification for Export Packaged Laboratory Apparatus

ASTM E288-06 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