This paper describes a procedure for the single temperature recalibration of liquid-in-glass thermometers that can be performed in the user's laboratory and the subsequent adjustment of the entire scale. The adjustment of the scale that is required by the recent introduction of the new International Temperature Scale (ITS-90) [1,2] is also described.
Liquid-In-Glass Thermometry Jacquelyn A. Wise This Monograph, which supersedes NBS Monograph 90, contains information of general interest to manufacturers and users of liquid-in-glass thermometers. Instructions explaining how to submit a thermometer to the National Bureau of Standards for calibration are provided, and the techniques £md equipment, such as stirred liquid comparison baths, used in the calibration procedures are described. A discussion of important principles of acceptable thermometer design and factors affecting their use is included. Listed are tables of tolerances reflecting good manufacturing practices and reasonably attainable accuracies expected with liquid-in-glass thermometers. The calculation of corrections for the temperature of the emergent stem is given in detail for various types of thermometers and conditions of use.
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