SOIL HYDROMETER-(ASTM D422)

Model Number : EIE-ST-19.A2

The hydrometer test is used to measure the distribution of fine particles (clay and silt) in soils that are too small to be measured accurately using sieves. It is used to determine the percentage of different particle sizes, usually in the range below 75 μm (silt and clay). As per ASTM D422, AASHTO T88, IS 2720 (Part-IV)

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Compliance Standards

ASTM D422, AASHTO T88, IS 2720 (Part-IV)

Applications

Clay, silt, fine aggregates and other material where absolute density has little variations among sample particles.

Details

Range : 0.995 to 1.030 g/ml
Division : 0.001
Shipping weight : 500 Grams

Hydrometer Jar, Conatant temp. waterbath, high speed stirrer, dispersing agent and various other ancillary items required to perform the test are available.