Specific Gravity Bottle

Product Description

A specific gravity bottle (also known as a pycnometer) is a laboratory glassware used to measure the specific gravity (or density) of liquids or solids. It is a precise tool that allows for the determination of the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of water (typically at 4C, where water has its maximum density).

1. Shape: Typically a small, glass bottle with a narrow neck and a precisely known volume. It is often designed with a stopper that is used to seal the bottle after filling it with the liquid or solid whose specific gravity is being measured.

2. Capacity: Specific gravity bottles come in various sizes, commonly ranging from 10 mL to 250 mL, depending on the volume of the substance being tested.

3. Precision: The bottle is calibrated to a known volume, usually to a high degree of accuracy (e.g., 0.01 mL). This allows for precise measurements necessary for calculating specific gravity.

4. Stopper or Cap: The bottle usually comes with a stopper that fits tightly to prevent leakage. The stopper may have a small hole for the escape of air when filling or evacuating the bottle.