Kit Components 8 Gasket for ME models Die Bestandteile Dichtring für ME-Modelle Contenu de la livraison Anneau d’étanchéité pour modèles ME 1 Beakers (76 mm Ø and 55 mm Ø) 9 Adapters (3) Bechergläser (Ø 76 mm u. Ø 55 mm) Adapter (3 Stück) Béchers (Ø...
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Kit Components 8 Adapter for LA/LP models Die Bestandteile with an analytical draft shield Contenu de la livraison Adapter für LA/LP-Waagen mit Analysenwindschutz 1 Beakers (76 mm Ø and 55 mm Ø) Adaptateur pour modèles LA/LP Bechergläser avec chambre analytique (Ø...
Contents Page Kit Components Getting Started Methods for Determining Specific Gravity/Density 13 Sources of Error and Possibilities for Correction Determining the Specific Gravity/Density – of Solids – of Solids with a Density <1 g/cm – of Liquids Application in Legal Metrology Tables Density Values of H Density Values of Ethanol...
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In this case, please follow the operating instructions in “Getting Started.” Perform density determination as described in the density determination program. Important Note: The YDK 01-0D density determination kit can be used for determining the density of liquid according to weights and measures regulations.
Getting Started YDK 01, YDK 01-0D You can use the density determination kit, YDK 01 or YDK 01-0D, with the following balances: – ME series balances (Genius series) – BA balances with a readability ≤ 0.1 mg – BP/LA balances with a readability ≤ 0.1 mg –...
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Screw the appropriate adapter into the underside of the bar frame base. Now remove the following components from the balance: – weighing pan – compensating ring for BA and BP balances – pan support for BA and BP balances Place the frame in the weighing chamber. The wedge-shaped opening at the top of the frame must face the direction from which the sample holder (sieve/glass plummet) will be placed into the frame.
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YDK 01 LP You can use the YDK 01 LP density determination kit with LA/LP balances with a readability of 1 mg. Installing the Density Determination Kit Remove the draft shield cover, glass plate, weighing pan and base from the balance...
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LA3200D, LP3200D Balances with the YDS01LP Draft Shield Place the components on the balance in the following order: – Longer adapter – Compensating ring – Bar frame k The wedge-shaped opening at the top of the bar frame should face the direction from which the sample holder (pan hanger assembly/glass plummet) will be placed on the balance Beaker/Immersion Device...
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To determine the specific gravity of solids when their density is less than that of the liquid in which the sample is immersed, use: – 76 mm Ø beaker and sieve for immersing the sample To determine the density of liquids: –...
Methods for Determining Specific Gravity/Density The Archimedean principle is applied for determining the specific gravity of a solid with this measuring device: A solid immersed in a liquid is exposed to the force of buoyancy. The value of this force is the same as that of the weight of the liquid displaced by the volume of the solid.
Sources of Error and Possibilities for Correction The formula on the previous page for determining the specific gravity of solids is sufficient to obtain an accuracy of one to two decimal places. Depending on the accuracy you require, consider the following error and allowance factors.
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To correct the liquid density for temperature, proceed as follows: – measure the temperature of the liquid using the thermometer that comes with the kit – use the table at the back of this manual to find the density of the most commonly used liquids, water and ethanol, at the temperature measured, and use this density for the value ρ...
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Use the following formula to correct this error: W (a) · [ρ (fl) – ρ (a)] ρ = + ρ (a) 0.99983 [W (a) – W (fl)] Since the correction factor is determined exclusively by the geometry of the measuring device setup, be sure to only use the large diameter beaker (76 mm) from the kit when determining the specific gravity of a solid.
Determining the Specific Gravity/Density Determining the Specific Gravity of Solids Preparation (Distilled water is used in the description) – Center the large-diameter beaker (76 mm Ø) on the metal platform – Fill it so that the distilled water is approximately 5 mm below the rim –...
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Calculating the Specific Gravity – Read off the temperature of the liquid – Using the tables at the back of this manual, find the density ρ (fl) which corresponds to the temperature measured for the liquid you are using – Calculate specific gravity using the following formula: W (a) ·...
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Method 2: (for this method, use the sample holder) Here, use a liquid for causing buoyancy with lower density than that of the solid for which the specific gravity is to be determined. We have had good results with ethanol (up to a density of approx. 0.8 g/cm The density ρ...
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Measuring Procedure (for Method 1 only) Determining the Weight of the Sample in Air – Tare the balance – Place the sample on the frame weighing pan and weigh – Record the weight W (a) Determining the Buoyancy G = W (a) – W (fl) –...
Determining the Density of Liquids Preparation – Center the small-diameter beaker (55 mm Ø) on the metal platform – Attach the thermometer to the rim of the beaker using the retainer clip Measuring Procedure – Suspend the disk with the glass plummet (hanging on one wire) from the frame –...
Application in Legal Metrology The density determination kit, YDK 01-0D, may only be used in legal metrology to determine the density of liquids. In addition to the bar frame, adapter and metal plate, the following components provided with the YDK 01-0D will be needed: –...
Supplement This supplement should help you to better understand how the formulas and allowance factors used have been derived. Fundamental Principles Mass (g) Density = Volume (cm The Archimedean Principle: A solid immersed in a liquid is exposed to the force of buoyancy (G). This value is the same as that of the weight of the liquid displaced by the volume of the solid.
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The density of a liquid is determined from the buoyancy of the plummet, which has a defined volume ρ (fl) = where: = specific gravity of a solid ρ ρ (fl) = density of the liquid W (a) = weight of the solid in air W (fl) = weight of the solid in liquid = buoyancy of the plummet = volume of the solid...
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Here, the sample volume V (pr) corresponds to the liquid volume V (fl). The sample volume is determined by measuring the buoyancy. Hence, it is: V (pr) = V (fl) W (a) – W (fl) π · h · D ρ...
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