Operating instructions

16 Application "Density"
The "Density" application allows you to determine the density of solid bodies and liquids.
Determination of the density uses Archimedes' principle according to which a body
immersed in a fluid undergoes an apparent loss in weight which is equal to the weight of the
fluid it displaces.
To determine the density of solid bodies, we recommended you to work with the optional
density kit which contains all the attachements and aids needed for convenient and precise
density determination. To determine the density of liquids, you additionally need a sinker
which you can also obtain from your METTLER TOLEDO dealer.
Note for performing of density determinations:
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You can also use the hanger for weighing below the balance which belongs to your bal
ance.
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We recommended you to consult the operating instructions enclosed with the density kit.
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If a METTLER TOLEDO printer is attached to your balance, the settings will be automati
cally recorded.
Requirement: The function "DENSITY" must be assigned to the «F» key (see advanced menu
topic "ASSIGN:F"). Density kit is installed.
DENSITY
Activate function "DENSITY" by pressing and holding the appropriate
assigned «F» key.
SOLID
LIQUID
Setting the method for density determination
a) Select:
"SOLID", the function for the density determination of solids, or
"LIQUID", the function for the density determination of liquids with
a sinker.
b) Press « » to confirm the selection
WEIGH IN
60.0020
g
¢¢¢¢
Switching the display between user guidance and weighing
Press « » to toggle the display between user guidance and weigh
ing.
16.1 Density Determination of Solids
Requirement: The method "SOLID" is set.
H-2-0
ETHANOL
FREE
Setting the parameter of the auxiliary liquid
a) Select the auxiliary liquid by scrolling with « » (or «-» up / «+»
down):
"H-2-O" for distilled water , "ETHANOL" or "FREE" for a freely defin
able auxiliary liquid.
b) Press «
» to confirm the selection.
57Application "Density"