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ASTM E960-93(2013)

Standard Specification for Laboratory Glass Beakers

Summary

1.1 This specification provides standard dimensional requirements for glass beakers suitable for general laboratory use.

Note 1For packaging standards, choose among the following standards: Specification E920; Specification E921, Practice E1133. For sampling and testing refer to Specification E1157.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.


Rationale:

This specification provides standard dimensional requirements for glass beakers suitable for general laboratory use. The glass beakers are classified into types and sizes and are presented in details. The glass beaker types are: type I - low form with spout; type II - low form, with spout heavy duty; type III - tall form, with spout; type IV - tall form, without spout; and type V - electrolytic, without spout. Beakers shall be made of borosilicate glass conforming to the requirement specified. Types I and II beakers shall be constructed to have straight sides. Types III and IV beakers shall have slightly tapered sides. Type V beakers may have slightly tapered or straight sides.

Technical characteristics

Publisher American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM International)
Publication Date 01/01/1993
Confirmation Date 11/01/2013
Collection
Page Count 3
Themes Laboratory ware and related apparatus
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