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7.2.3 Solid matter sample
A sample possessing too great a volume that is immersed in liquid will result in an
increase in liquid level inside the glass pitcher. As a result, part of the suspension
bracket of the sample dish will also be immersed causing buoyancy to increase. As a
consequence the weight of the specimen in the liquid will drop.
Samples that change the volume or assimilate liquid are unsuitable for measurement.
7.2.4 Liquids
Solids are generally not sensitive to temperature changes, so that the corresponding
density changes are not relevant. However, since you work with an aid liquid by the
density determination of solids, according to the "Archimedean Principle", its
temperature is taken into account. The temperature change effects liquids greater
and causes changes in the density in order of 0.1 to 1 ‰ per °C. Hereby, the third
digit after the decimal point is affected.
7.2.5 Surface
The suspension bracket of the sample dish penetrates the surface of the liquid. This
state undergoes continuous change. If the sample or the sinker is relatively small, the
surface tension will impair repeatability. Adding a small amount of tenside (detergent)
makes surface tension negligible and increases reproducibility.
7.3 General information
7.3.1 Density / Relative Density
Relative density follows from the weight of a specimen divided by the weight of water
(at 4° Celsius) of the same volume. For this reason relative density does not have a
unit. Density equals mass divided by volume.
The application of the relative density instead of the density of a liquid in a formula
produces an incorrect result. In the case of liquids only their density is
physically meaningful.
7.3.2 Drift of Balance Display
The drifting of a balance does not influence the final result of the density
determination although the shown weight of weighing in air is affected. Accurate
values are merely required if the density of liquids is determined by means of a
sinker.
When changing the ambient temperature or location, an adjustment of the balance is
necessary. For this purpose, remove the density set and carry out adjustment using
the standard weighing pan.