Pycnometers
Pycnometers
Devices used to measure the density of a liquid; measurement relies on a reference to an appropriate working fluid, such as water or mercury, using an analytical balance.
Pycnometers are used for measuring and comparing densities or specific gravities of liquids and solids, including soil.
What Is a Pycnometer?
Pycnometer bottles are usually made of glass and have a ground glass stopper with a capillary tube for air bubbles to escape. It uses a balance to measure the density in reference to a working fluid like water or mercury.
How Does a Pycnometer Work?
First the weight of the empty flask is measured. It is then weighed when filled with the reference liquid and weighed again when filled with the testing liquid. These weights are used to calculate the relative density of the liquid.
Alternatives for measuring specific gravity include hydrometers, density meters, and refractometers.
Types of pycnometers include:
- Gay-Lussac
- Hubbard
Eisco™ Glass Calibrated Pycnometer
A high quality, calibrated Pycnometer used for precisely measuring the densities of liquids or solids.
DWK Life Sciences Kimble™ KIMAX™ Pycnometer Bottle
Designed for measuring and comparing the densities or specific gravities of liquids and solids. This non-mercury spirit-filled pycnometer is supplied with Standard Taper 10/18 thermometer with a range of 14 to 38°C in 0.2° increments.
Eisco Labs Borosilicate Glass Calibrated Pycnometer with Flat Bottom and Perforated Stopper
Ensure precise density measurements with this borosilicate glass pycnometer. Calibrated at 20°C, it provides accurate specific gravity readings using a known liquid density. Includes a perforated stopper and flat bottom for spill prevention.