What is BS 3473-5 -Resistance of glass used in the production of laboratory glassware about?
BS 3473-5 is a British standard that discusses the resistance of glass to attack by hydrochloric acid. BS 3473-5 specifies flame emission spectrometric (FES) and flame atomic absorption spectrometric (FAAS) methods for determining the amounts of alkali metal oxides released from the surfaces of glassware when subjected to attack by an aqueous solution of hydrochloric acid at 100 °C.
The amount of alkali metal oxides determined is a measure of the acid resistance of the glass.
Who is BS 3473-5 -Resistance of glass used in the production of laboratory glassware for?
BS 3473-5 on resistance of glass used in the production of laboratory glassware is useful for:
- Manufacturers of laboratory glassware
- Medical sectors
- Glass industries
- Chemical laboratories
- Regulatory and Certification bodies
Why should you use BS 3473-5 - Resistance of glass used in the production of laboratory glassware?
BS 3473-5 describes the classification method of glass according to the consumption of acid and its equivalent of alkali [sodium oxide (Na2O)] when tested by the method specified in BS 3473-5.
Compliance with BS 3473-5 will allow you to improve the quality of the laboratory glassware and help you lengthen the life span of your laboratory glassware and demonstrate reliability and credibility for your products with the regulatory marking. Also, it will help in the prevention of waste.
As a user of BS 3473-5, you can be ensured of the methods for determining the amounts of alkali metal oxides released from the surfaces of glassware. With obedience and compliance to BS 3473-5, you can efficiently manufacture high-quality laboratory glassware. BS 3473-5 helps you to build consumer trust and confidence in the product. With BS 3473-5 you can be ensured that the products consistently meet and exceed quality assurance targets.
