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n. - A measuring instrument for determining compactness or specific gravity.

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Usage examples (8)
  • The Baume aerometer (or densimeter) enables the determination of the density of a liquid.
  • The basic solution so obtained can be easily diluted by water addition and usage of a densimeter to control progression of the dilution.
  • Examples showing how to calculate the quantity of caustic soda solution needed for saponification by using the saponification value and the Baune-densimeter.
  • For this reason, usage of the densimeter enabling the determination of exact concentration of the alkaline solution available for saponification, is necessary.
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