ASTM E123
Standard Specification for Apparatus for Determination of Water by Distillation
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ASTM E123 is the ASTM standard that addresses the Standard Specification for Apparatus for Determination of Water by Distillation. It defines a technical basis for the apparatus used in water-by-distillation testing, helping users compare equipment and support consistent test setup. For laboratories and buyers, this matters because a clear specification can improve confidence in equipment selection, repeatability, and compliance with a recognized standard for this type of determination.
ASTM E123 standard overview
The ASTM E123 standard provides a specification for apparatus intended for determining water by distillation. As a specification, it is focused on the equipment itself rather than a full analytical method. That makes it useful for procurement, instrument review, and quality checks where the design and performance of the distillation apparatus need to align with a recognized ASTM standard. It supports a more uniform basis for evaluating apparatus used in water content determination.
Where is ASTM E123 used?
ASTM E123 is commonly used in laboratory and technical environments where water content is determined by distillation using specified apparatus. It may be relevant wherever test equipment must be selected, verified, or compared against a defined specification. Typical use is centered on analytical and quality control workflows that depend on consistent distillation hardware and reproducible results. The standard is especially useful when purchasing or documenting apparatus for routine testing.
Practical importance of ASTM E123
In practice, ASTM E123 helps reduce uncertainty around apparatus selection and equipment conformance. By giving users a recognized specification for distillation apparatus, it supports more consistent testing conditions and easier communication between suppliers, laboratories, and quality teams. This can simplify procurement decisions, strengthen technical documentation, and support compliance efforts where standardized equipment is important. For organizations that rely on water-by-distillation determinations, the standard helps promote consistency and confidence in results.
- Apparatus specification for water determination
- Supports consistent equipment selection
- Useful for laboratory procurement and review
- Helps align testing tools with ASTM requirements
- Publication Date: 2024-02-12
- Publisher: ASTM
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