This specification covers distillation equipment. The equipment shall consist of the following: distillation flasks, condenser, cooling bath, metal shield or enclosure for flask (type 1 or type 2), heat source (gas burner or electric heater), flask support (type 1 or type 2), graduated cylinders, and thermometers.

1.1 This specification covers distillation equipment used in the following ASTM test methods: D 86, D 850, and (for approved alternative requirements only) Test Method D 1078.

1.2 Some items of equipment included in this specification are common to all methods; other items are not. Therefore, those portions of this specification pertinent to the need must be selected.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.