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Mineralogy & Geochemistry Laboratories Physicochemical analysis Density determination DIN EN ISO 1183-1 

The density of liquids and solids, as well as their porosity, can be determined using a hydrostatic balance. The density of liquids is determined by comparing the weight of a glass body of known volume in air and the liquid to be determined. When determining the density of solids, the weight of a body in air and a reference liquid of known density is measured.

  • The advantage of this method is the precise, non-destructive density determination independent of the
  • size and shape of the sample. However, it is not suitable for powdery or swellable material.

The advantage of this method is the precise, non-destructive density determination regardless of the size and shape of the sample. However, it is not suitable for powdery or swellable material.

  • Material testing: Characterisation of materials such as glasses and ceramics (e.g. for determining sintering density).
  • determination of sintering density)
  • Mineralogy: characterisation of minerals and rocks

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