Concept:
Surface alkalinity of glass is related to the alkali released from the glass surface under severe testing conditions.
Step 1: Glass contains alkali oxides such as:
\[
Na_2O,\ K_2O
\]
Step 2: Under moisture, steam, or pressure conditions, alkali may leach out from the glass surface.
Step 3: An autoclave provides high-pressure steam conditions.
Step 4: These conditions accelerate the surface reaction and help in measuring surface alkalinity.
Step 5: Impact tester measures impact strength, flame photometer measures metal ions, and dilatometer measures thermal expansion.
Therefore, surface alkalinity of glass is measured by:
\[
\boxed{\text{Autoclave}}
\]