1.1 This practice covers the calibration of master viscometers and viscosity oil standards, both of which may be used to calibrate routine viscometers as described in Test Method D445 and Specifications D446 over the temperature range from 15 °C to 100 °C.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.2.1 The SI-based units for calibration constants and kinematic viscosities are mm2 /s2 and mm2 /s, respectively.
1.3 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. For specific warning statements, see Section 7.
1.4 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.
ASTM D2162-17 Referenced Document
ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
ASTM D1250 Standard Guide for Petroleum Measurement Tables
ASTM D1480 Standard Test Method for Density and Relative Density (Specific Gravity) of Viscous Materials by Bingham Pycnometer
ASTM D1590 Test Methods for Surface Tension of Water and Waste Water
ASTM D445 Standard Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent and Opaque Liquids (the Calculation of Dynamic Viscosity)
ASTM D446 Standard Specifications and Operating Instructions for Glass Capillary Kinematic Viscometers
ASTM E1 Standard Specification for ASTM Thermometers
ASTM E1137 Standard Specification for Industrial Platinum Resistance Thermometers
ASTM E1750 Standard Guide for Use of Water Triple Point Cells
ASTM E2593 Standard Guide for Accuracy Verification of Industrial Platinum Resistance Thermometers*, 2023-07-01 Update
ASTM E2877 Standard Guide for Digital Contact Thermometers*, 2024-04-21 Update
ASTM E563 Standard Practice for Preparation and Use of an Ice-Point Bath as a Reference Temperature
ASTM E644 Standard Test Methods for Testing Industrial Resistance Thermometers
ASTM D2162-17 history
2021ASTM D2162-21 Standard Practice for Basic Calibration of Master Viscometers and Viscosity Oil Standards
2017ASTM D2162-17 Standard Practice for Basic Calibration of Master Viscometers and Viscosity Oil Standards
2014ASTM D2162-14 Standard Practice for Basic Calibration of Master Viscometers and Viscosity Oil Standards
2013ASTM D2162-13 Standard Practice for Basic Calibration of Master Viscometers and Viscosity Oil Standards
2006ASTM D2162-06 Standard Practice for Basic Calibration of Master Viscometers and Viscosity Oil Standards
1999ASTM D2162-99(2004) Standard Test Method for Basic Calibration of Master Viscometers and Viscosity Oil Standards
1999ASTM D2162-99e1 Standard Test Method for Basic Calibration of Master Viscometers and Viscosity Oil Standards
1999ASTM D2162-99 Standard Test Method for Basic Calibration of Master Viscometers and Viscosity Oil Standards