voiz sy AS 2164—2003 Australian Standard™ Laboratory glassware—One-mark volumetric flasks x Standards AustraliaThis Australian Standard was prepared by Committee CH-001, Laboratory Glassware and Related Apparatus, It was approved on behalf of the Council of Standards Australia on 29 November 2002 and published on 14 February 2003 ‘The following are represented on Committee CH-001: Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry National Association of Testing Authorities Australia National Standards Commission Royal Australian Chemical Institute Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia Science Industry Australia University of New South Wales University of Sydney Keeping Standards up-to-date Standards are living documents which reflect progress in science, technology and systems. To maintain their currency, all Standards are periodically reviewed, and new editions are published, Between editions, amendments may be issued. 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This Standard was issued in draft form for comment as DR 01225,AS 2164—2003 Australian Standard™ Laboratory glassware—One-mark volumetric flasks COPYRIGHT © Standards Australia Intemational All ights ave reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced oF copied in any form or by any means, elecronic or mechanical, incuding photocopying, without the wrtten permission of the publisher. Published by Standarde Australia International Ld GPO Box 5420, Sydney, NSW 2001, Australia IseN 0 7387 4951 7AS 21642003 2 PREFACE This Standard was prepared by the Standards Australia Committee CH-001, Laboratory Glassware and Related Apparatus to supersede AS 2164—1995, Laboratory glassware— One-mark volumetric flasks. This edition is based on ISO 1042:1998, Laboratory glassware—One-mark volumetric flasks, This Standard differs from ISO 1042 in that it refers to AS 2162 for information on verification and use, and requires markings appropriate to the type of glass used, The objective of this Standard is to provide a specification for one-mark volumetric flasks required for general use in laboratories This Standard varies from the previous edition in that the dimensions of the complete range of flasks now conform with those of ISO 1042:1998. This edition includes the addition of flasks with capacities of 1, 2, 20 and 5000 mL. It also includes flasks with conical body shape and flasks with a wider neck.a AS 21642008 CONTENTS, Page FOREWORD 4 SCOPE... svn REFERENCED DOCUMENTS DEFINITIONS .. CLASSES OF ACCURACY SERIES OF CAPACITIES ... MENISCUS... a a sennsnnnn ne ACCURACY, 6 CONSTRUCTION GRADUATION LINE MARKING wissen enn psn VISIBILITY OF GRADUATION LINE, FIGURES AND INSCRIPTIONS. FOREWORD. Volumetric flasks together with analytical balances are the fundamental tools for the preparation of volumetric standard solutions ~ the basis of chemical analysis. The design of narrow-necked class A volumetric flasks has been optimized to achieve the fewest possible permitted errors, With the increasing popularity of piston-operated pipettors, there is market pressure for the ‘manufacture of volumetric flasks with wider necks so that pipettor tips may be inserted to remove solution direetly. Wide-necked flasks will of necessity be of lower accuracy than the corresponding capacities of narrow-necked flasks and the insertion of any extraneous device may introduce other errors It is therefore recommended that narrow-neeked class A volumetric flasks are used for the production of standard solutions and where necessary, a suitable quantity should be poured into an intermediate vessel into which the pipettor tip may be introduced. In accordance with good laboratory practice, only narrow-necked class A volumetric flasks conforming to this Standard should be used for precise analytical purposesFOREWORD Volumetric flasks together with analytical balances are the fundamental tools for the preparation of volumetric standard solutions ~ the basis of chemical analysis. The design of narrow-necked class A volumetric flasks has been optimized to achieve the fewest possible permitted errors, With the increasing popularity of piston-operated pipettors, there is market pressure for the manufacture of volumetric flasks with wider necks so that pipettor tips may be inserted to remove solution directly. Wide-necked flasks will of necessity be of lower accuracy than the corresponding capacities of narrow-necked flasks and the insertion of any extraneous device may introduce other errors It is therefore recommended that narrow-necked class A volumetric flasks are used for the production of standard solutions and where necessary, a suitable quantity should be poured into an intermediate vessel into which the pipettor tip may be introduced. In accordance with good laboratory practice, only narrow-necked class A volumetric flasks conforming to this Standard should be used for precise analytical purposes.5 AS 21642003 STANDARDS AUSTRALIA. Australian Standard Laboratory glassware—One-mark volumetric flasks 1 SCOPE This Standard specifies requirements for a series of one-mark volumetric flasks, suitable for general laboratory purposes. Two Classes of accuracy are specified, Class A volumetric flasks being of higher accuracy than Class B volumetric flasks. NOTE: The method of verification and notes for the use of one-mark volumetric flasks are given in AS 2162.1 2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS The following documents are referred to in this Standard AS 2162 Verification and use of volumetric apparatus 2162.1 Part 1: General—Volumetric glassware 2409 Interchangeable conical ground glass joints 3 DEFINITIONS For the purpose of this Standard, the definitions below apply 3.1 Capacity The volume of water at 20°C, expressed in millilitres, contained by the flask at 20°C when filled to the graduation line. 3.2 Neck ‘That part of the flask which is of apparently uniform internal diameter 3.3. Reference temperature The Standard temperature of 20°C at which the volumetric flask is intended to contain its nominal volume (nominal capacity). 3.4 Unit of volume ‘The term millilitre (mL) is in accordance with the International System of Units (SI). 4 CLASSES OF ACCURACY Two classes of accuracy are specified— (a) Class A for the higher grade; and (b) Class B for the lower grade. 5. SERIES OF CAPACITIES The series of capacities of one-mark volumetric flasks are as follows: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 100, 200, 250, 500, 1000, 2000 and $000 ml. Al these flasks may be finished with a plain neck or be provided with a stopper. NOTE: If volumetric flasks of capacities other than those listed above are required, it is recommended that they conform, as far as possible, to the essential requirements of this Standard, www standards.com.au © Standards AustraliaAS 2164-2008, ‘ 6 MENISCUS ‘The setting of the meniscus shall be performed in accordance with AS 2162.1 7 ACCURACY The capacity of the flask shall not differ from the nominal capacity by more than the maximum permitted errors shown in Tables 2 and 3. 8 CONSTRUCTION 8.1 Material Volumetric flasks shall be constructed of glass of suitable chemical and thermal properties. They shall be as free as possible from visible defects and shall be reasonably free from internal stress NOTE: Siress is commonly referred to as “strain” in the glass-manufacturing industry’ 8.2. Wall thickness Volumetric flasks shall be sufficiently robust in construction to withstand normal usage, and the wall thickness shall show no gross departures from uniformity. 8.3 Shape The body of the flask may be pear-shaped or conical, as specified in Table | and shown in Figure 1. A large base shall be provided on which the flask stands, with its axis vertical, without rocking or spinning. Other shapes of flasks are also admissible. Flasks of capacity 25 mL and larger shall not topple, when placed empty (without stopper) on a surface inclined at an angle of 15° to the horizontal. Flasks of capacity below 25 mL shall not topple, when similarly tested at an angle of 10° to the horizontal. Details about the dimensions in Figure | are given in Tables 2 and 3. NOTE: The internal neck diameter and the distance of the graduation line from any point of change of diameter are essential dimensions for the accuracy of the flasks. The recommended dimensions in Tables 2 and 3 have been found suitable for particular use and size. TABLE 1 SHAPE OF FLASK BODY capacity, mL. 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The axis of the neck shall be perpendicular to the plane of the base of the flask. The top of the neck of a plain neck flask shall be finished with a strengthening flange, as shown in neck type (a) in Figure 2. Other forms of neck suitable for stoppers are shown in (b), (), (A) and (c) in Figure 2. Such a neck shall be ground, preferably to a suitable socket size complying with the provisions of AS 2409, The neck should be selected, preferably, from the k4 series. Tables 2 and 3 give an overview of all essential and recommended dimensions of the volumetric flasks. ‘There may be an enlargement of diameter in the neck below the ground joint to enable better mixing of liquid. 8.5. Stopper ‘The stopper, if provided, shall be a good fit in the flask neck and be of glass, solid or hollow blown, or of suitably inert plastic material. NOTE: The stopper should be constructed with a flat top to allow the wet surface to stand free from other surfaces when the stopper is not in place in the flask. 8.6 Dimensions Volumetric flasks shall comply with the dimensions shown in Tables2 and 3, these dimensions being considered 10 be essential for accuracy and convenience in use. The recommended dimensions listed in Tables 2 and 3 are only approximate and provide guidance because they have proved satisfactory in use. The graduation line shall be placed in the lower two-thirds of the neck of the flask, and shall be not less than the stated mum distance from any point at which the neck begins to chang: jameter. 9 GRADUATION LINE, The graduation line shall be a clean, permanent, uniform line, of thickness not exceeding 0.4 mm, lying in a plane parallel to the base of the flask and completely encircling its neck 10 MARKING 10.1 General The following inscriptions shall be permanently marked on each volumetric flask (a) A number indicating the nominal capacity. (b) The symbol *cm* or the symbol “mL” to indicate the unit of volume. NOTE: The 1 000 mL, 2 000 mL. and $ 000 mL flasks may, if desired, be inscribed in terms Of the litre in place of the millilitt. (©) The inscription ‘20°C’ to indicate the standard reference temperature. (@) A suitable abbre indicated capacity ion to indicate that the flask has been adjusted to contain its (©) The letter “A” or (where considered necessary), “B” to indicate the class of accuracy of the volumetric flask and the tolerance in accordance with Tables? or 3. Wide necked flasks shall be marked with ‘Aw’ or ‘Bw’ and the tolerance. (8) The maker's or vendor’s name or mark. (g) Except for flasks made of soda glass, an indication of the type of glass used. NOTE: This requirement may be satisfied by a glass manufacturer's tradematk, or by a suitable marking (such as “boro” or “borosilicate” in the case of borosilicate glass). www. standarde.com.au © Standards AustraliaAS 21642003, 10 (h) Inthe ease of a flask with a interchangeable stopper, the size number of the joint shall be marked on the flask neck. NOTE: Manufacturers making a statement of compliance with this Australian Standard on a product, packaging, or promotional material related to that product are advised to ensure that such compliance is capable of being verified 10.2 Identification Number An identification number shall be permanently marked on each Class A volumetric flask intended for official verification or certification. NOTE: Other Class A flasks may be marked with an identifi jon number if desirable. 11 VISIBILITY OF GRADUATION LINE, FIGURES AND INSCRIPTIONS Under normal conditions of use all figures and inscriptions shall be of such size and form as to be clearly legible. In addition the graduation line, the figures and the inscriptions shall be clearly visible and permanent (a) Conicat (b) Pear-shaped FIGURE 1 ONE-MARK VOLUMETRIC FLASKS SHOWING ALTERNATIVE SHAPES © Standards Australia vow standards com au" AS 21642003, (a wo) tc iC “si Clause 10.1(9. 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