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Vacuum Pyknometer, 6000 g

45-9300

Category:

Specific Gravity, Asphalt

Sub Category:

Specific Gravity

Product Group:

Vacuum Pyknometer, Vacuum Pyknometer (6,000 Gram), Specific Gravity (Rice) Test with 6,000 gram Vacuum Pyknometer

The Vacuum Pyknometer is a large capacity unit used in the rice test for determining the maximum specific gravity of bituminous paving mixtures. The Pyknometer has a transparent top for observation and a lightweight polycarbonate construction.

The Pyknometer has a total volume of 10 litres and will conveniently accept samples of 6000 grams to minimise segregation effects.

Description Vacuum Pyknometer (6,000 gram)
EN 12697-5 Yes
ASTM D2041 Yes
AASHTO T209 Yes
AASHTO T283 Yes

 

Specifications

Capacity Approximately 10 liters; 6,000 g (13 .2 lbs.) sample weight.
Construction Lightweight polycarbonate with transparent upper half.
Gauge 2” (50.8 mm) diam., 30” x 0.5” Hg.
Aspirator Plastic; 3/8” pipe thread (included).
Connections Water inlet valve; quick disconnect for vacuum gauge and hose.
Dimensions 10-3/4” (273 mm) o.d. x 16” (406 mm) h.
Weight Net 8 lbs. (3.6 kg).

 

Drierite Desiccant

45-9315/14

vel. W A Hammond Drierite™ Drying Dessicants dries organic liquids to low ppm levels and is commonly used in desiccators, desiccator cabinets, in-line air and gas dryers.

Vacuum Pyknometer Apparatus

45-9305/01

• Large capacity design minimises segregation effects• Lightweight polycarbonate construction• Transparent top for visual observationsThe Vacuum Pyknometer is a large capacity unit used in the Rice Test for determining the maximum specific gravity of bituminous paving mixtures.The Pyknometer has a total volume of approximately 10 litres and will conveniently accept samples of 6000 grams to minimise segregation effects. The unit is constructed of lightweight polycarbonate, with the upper half being transparent for visual observation of the effects of the vacuum.The Vacuum Pyknometer Apparatus consists of a 6000 g pyknometer, vacuum pump with control valves/gauges, water trap and connection tubing.