ASTM E2040-99
Historical Standard: ASTM E2040-99 Standard Test Method for Mass Scale Calibration of Thermogravimetric Analyzers
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ASTM E2040
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers 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 Electronic instrumentation or automated data analysis and reduction systems or treatments equivalent to this test method may be used.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
1.5 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 and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
E473 Terminology Relating to Thermal Analysis and Rheology
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
E1142 Terminology Relating to Thermophysical Properties
Keywords
calibration; conformity; mass; thermogravimetry; thermogravimetric analyzer; Calibration--temperature analysis instrumentation; Conformity; Mass scale calibration; Performance--laboratory instrumentation/process; Temperature calibration; Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA);
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 71.040.50 (Physicochemical methods of analysis)
DOI: 10.1520/E2040-99
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