Practical Density Measurement and Hydrometry

The introduction of the ISO 9000 quality standard has resulted in renewed interest and pressure on industry to strengthen their quality and metrology standards. This is resulting in new interest and vigour in calibration in manufacturing industries and calibration laboratories world-wide. To meet this renewed interest Practical Density Measurement and Hydrometry provides invaluable and up to date information on mass metrology. The unique strength of this book is to highlight the principles of physics involved and the technology needed to accurately measure the density of solids and liquids to high precision to meet the increasing demands on the metrology industry.

Starting with a look at national and international density standards the book proceeds to discuss the variety of methods used to accurately measure solid and liquid density, comparing and contrasting these techniques and providing a thorough discussion of thermal dilation of liquids. Interferometers used in dimensional measurements of solid based density standards and corrections applicable due to finite aperture, phase change due to reflection and ringing and special methods for density determination are included. The final chapters detail specific points of relevance to density measurements and hydrometry for materials commonly used in industry.

Complimented with practical guidance on applying these measurement techniques, calibration procedures and data tables it will be an essential reference text for metrologists and provide a valuable introduction to graduate students.