Standard Test Method for Calculating the Concentration of Fill Gas in a Sealed Insulating Glass Unit Using Measurements From an Oxygen Analyzer (Withdrawn 2012)

SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers procedures for the use of oxygen analyzers to measure the percentage of oxygen in an insulating glass unit where normal atmospheric air has been replaced with other gases such as argon, krypton, xenon, or sulfur hexafluoride (SF6). The procedure shows how to convert the measured percentage of oxygen in an insulating glass unit to the percentage of air in the unit, and subtracts the air percentage from 100 % to calculate the percentage of fill gas in the unit.
1.2 This test method does not determine the type of fill gas. It only measures the percentage of oxygen in the gas in the space between the lites of an insulating glass unit.
1.3 This test method is not applicable to insulating glass units containing open capillary/breather tubes.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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 determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This test method covers procedures for the use of oxygen analyzers to measure the percentage of oxygen in an insulating glass unit where normal atmospheric air has been replaced with other gases such as argon, krypton, xenon, or sulfur hexafluoride (SF6).
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings, this test method was withdrawn in April 2012. This standard was withdrawn without replacement due to its limited use by industry.

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Withdrawn
Publication Date
30-Nov-2004
Withdrawal Date
31-Mar-2012
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Designation:E2323–04
Standard Test Method for
Calculating the Concentration of Fill Gas in a Sealed
Insulating Glass Unit Using Measurements From an Oxygen
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Analyzer
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2323; 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 3.1.1 For definitions of terms found in this standard, refer to
Terminologies C717, C162, and E631.
1.1 This test method covers procedures for the use of
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
oxygen analyzers to measure the percentage of oxygen in an
3.2.1 Fill Gas—Any gas, or mixture of gases intended to
insulating glass unit where normal atmospheric air has been
replace atmospheric air in the space between the lites of a
replaced with other gases such as argon, krypton, xenon, or
sealed insulating glass unit. A fill gas is typically inert. The
sulfur hexafluoride (SF ).The procedure shows how to convert
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most commonly used fill gases include argon, krypton and
the measured percentage of oxygen in an insulating glass unit
sulfur hexafluoride (SF ).
to the percentage of air in the unit, and subtracts the air 6
3.2.2 Sealed Insulating Glass Unit—a pre-assembled unit,
percentage from 100 % to calculate the percentage of fill gas in
comprising lites of glass, which are sealed at the edges and
the unit.
separated by dehydrated space(s), intended for clear vision
1.2 This test method does not determine the type of fill gas.
areas of buildings. The unit is normally used for windows,
It only measures the percentage of oxygen in the gas in the
window walls, picture windows, sliding doors, patio doors, or
space between the lites of an insulating glass unit.
other types of fenestration.
1.3 This test method is not applicable to insulating glass
units containing open capillary/breather tubes.
4. Significance and Use
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
4.1 Air between the lites of an insulating glass unit can be
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
replaced with other gases such as argon, krypton, xenon or SF
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only.
tomodifythethermaloracousticalperformance,orboth,ofthe
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
unit.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.2 The primary use of this test method is as a quality
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
control test for gas filling of insulating glass units.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
4.3 This test method can be used to verify and ensure a fill
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
gas percentage during manufacturing.
2. Referenced Documents 4.4 This test method is used to calculate the percentage of
2 fill gas.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.5 This test method does not identify the composition of
C162 Terminology of Glass and Glass Products
the fill gas.
C717 Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
NOTE 1—If the atmospheric air is intended to be replaced in total or in
part by filling with a gas of known composition, then the user may
3. Terminology
reasonably infer that the composition of the fill gas in the insulating glass
unit is a mixture of the fill gas and atmospheric air.
3.1 Definition of Terms:
4.6 Calculation of the thermal performance of an insulating
glass unit using fill gas values generated by this test method
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM committee E06 on
also requires that the composition of the fill gas in the space
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.22
on Durability Performance of Building Constructions. between the lites of the sealed insulating glass unit be
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2004. Published January 2005. DOI: 10.1520/
determined.
E2323-04.
4.7 This test method can be used before, during or after
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accelerated weathering testing.
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E2323–04
NOTE 2—Due to differences in diffusion rates of gases into or out of the needle to pass through the spacer without damage or obstruction to the
insulating glass unit, the calculation may only be an approximation if the needle.
method is used during or afte
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