ASTM E123-02(2018)

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Designation: E123 − 02 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Specification for
Apparatus for Determination of Water by Distillation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E123; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope glass. Styles shall be as shown in Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 and as listed
in the following table:
1.1 This specification covers apparatus used in Test Method
Style Size, mL Shape Top Finish Figure
D95 and other similar ASTM test methods.
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A 500 round with $ joint Fig. 3
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1.2 This international standard was developed in accor-
B 500 round with $ joint Fig. 3
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C 1000 round with $ joint Fig. 3
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
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D 500 Erlenmeyer with $ joint Fig. 4
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
5. Metal Still
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
5.1 The metal still shall have an approximate capacity of
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1000 mL. It may be constructed of any suitable metal; but
copper is recommended for the vessel, and copper or brass for
2. Referenced Documents
the lid. Fig. 5 shows the essential dimensions and a satisfactory
2.1 ASTM Standards:
construction of vessel head and clamp. Other means of closure
D95 Test Method for Water in Petroleum Products and
may be used that provide a tight seal of head to body.
Bituminous Materials by Distillation
6. Heater
3. Apparatus Assembly
6.1 Any suitable gas burner or electric heater may be used
3.1 Typical assemblies of the apparatus are shown in Fig. 1
with the glass still. With the metal still, a ring gas burner,
and Fig. 2. The glass flask has been generally used for
having an inside diameter of 4 ⁄4 in. (108 mm) with holes in the
petroleum products, soaps, naval stores, etc., and the metal still
inside periphery should be used.
for road materials and tars.
7. Condenser
4. Glass Flask
7.1 The condenser shall be a Liebig or West straight type
4.1 The glass flask shall have nominal capacities of 500 mL
with a jacket not less than 400 mm long. Fig. 6 shows the
or 1000 mL, as required, and shall be made of heat-resistant
general construction of suitable condensers.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E41 on
8. Traps
Laboratory Apparatus and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E41.01 on
Laboratory Ware and Supplies.
8.1 The traps shall be of 5-mL, 10-mL, and 25-mL capaci-
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2018. Published January 2018. Originally
ties. Six styles are provided as specified in Table 1 and shown
approved in 1956. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as E123 – 02(2012). DOI:
in Figs. 7-11.
10.1520/E0123-02R18.
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Designation: E123 − 02 (Reapproved 2012) E123 − 02 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Specification for
Apparatus for Determination of Water by Distillation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E123; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers apparatus used in Test Method D95 and other similar ASTM test methods.
1.2 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.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D95 Test Method for Water in Petroleum Products and Bituminous Materials by Distillation
3. Apparatus Assembly
3.1 Typical assemblies of the apparatus are shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2. The glass flask has been generally used for petroleum
products, soaps, naval stores, etc., and the metal still for road materials and tars.
4. Glass Flask
4.1 The glass flask shall have nominal capacities of 500 mL or 1000 mL, as required, and shall be made of heat-resistant glass.
Styles shall be as shown in Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 and as listed in the following table:
Style Size, mL Shape Top Finish Figure
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A 500 round with $ joint Fig. 3
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B 500 round with $ joint Fig. 3
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C 1000 round with $ joint Fig. 3
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D 500 Erlenmeyer with $ joint Fig. 4
5. Metal Still
5.1 The metal still shall have an approximate capacity of 1000 mL. It may be constructed of any suitable metal; but copper is
recommended for the vessel, and copper or brass for the lid. Fig. 5 shows the essential dimensions and a satisfactory construction
of vessel head and clamp. Other means of closure may be used that provide a tight seal of head to body.
6. Heater
6.1 Any suitable gas burner or electric heater may be used with the glass still. With the metal still, a ring gas burner, having
an inside diameter of 4 ⁄4 in. (108 mm) with holes in the inside periphery should be used.
7. Condenser
7.1 The condenser shall be a Liebig or West straight type with a jacket not less than 400 mm long. Fig. 6 shows the general
construction of suitable condensers.
8. Traps
8.1 The traps shall be of 5-mL, 10-mL, and 25-mL capacities. Six styles are provided as specified in Table 1 and shown in Figs.
7-11.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E41 on Laboratory Apparatus and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E41.01 on
ApparatusLaboratory Ware and Supplies.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2012Jan. 1, 2018. Published November 2012January 2018. Originally approved in 1956. Last previous edition approved in 20072012
as E123 – 02(2007).(2012). DOI: 10.1520/E0123-02R12.10.1520/E0123-02R18.
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