scope:

This specification covers the requirements for two types and ten classes of organic liquid-in-glass, low temperature, complete immersion thermometers.

The thermometers shall be of the following types and classes. The type and class to be furnished shall be as specified (see 6.2).

Type I - Celsius (Centigrade) scale

Class 1: −20°C to +60°C

Class 2: −30°C to +50°C

Class 3: −40°C to +45°C

Class 4: −70°C to +35°C

Class 5: As specified in the contract or purchase order (not to exceed a span of 100°C). Beneficial comments, recommendations, additions, deletions, clarifications, etc., and any data which may improve this document should be sent to: Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR), ATTN: DSCR-VBD, 8000 Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond, VA 23297-5610.

Type II - Fahrenheit scale

Class 6: −5°F to +135°F

Class 7: −20°F to +120°F

Class 8: −40°F to +110°F

Class 9: −90°F to +90°F

Class 10: As specified in the contract or purchase order (not to exceed a span of 180°F).

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