Chapter: Density
Densities defined Absolute density Automatic pycnometers -- Theory -- Applications Manual pycnometer Error avoidance -- Thermal effects -- Sample outgassing during analysis and the effects of vapor pressure -- Highly adsorptive samples -- Leaks -- Permeable samples -- Compressible samples -- Thermally sensitive samples -- High surface area samples -- Improper sample quantity -- Improper calibration Envelope density Theory General description Calibration Applications Error avoidance -- Sample cylinder selection -- Sample quantity optimization -- Calibration -- Pretest sample preparation Bulk density Wall effect Repetitive cycle Moisture content Assessing compaction behavior Symbols used in this chapter
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