Product Code:
T004035
Description:
Fluid Properties Apparatus
Specification:
Components stored on support frame manufactured from PVC
2x Hydrometer jars 50 mm diameter and 450 mm high
Universal hydrometer with varying resolution of 0.01 at 0.70 SG to 0.5 at 2.00 SG
2x Falling sphere viscometer tubes 40 mm diameter with calibration marks at 0, 25, 100, 175, 200 and 220 mm
Steel spheres 1.588, 2.381 and 3.175 mm diameter
Spirit filled thermometer glass, Range -10° to 50° C
Aneroid barometer, Range 910 to 1060 mbar
6x Capillary tubes 150 mm long with 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1.2, 1.7 and 2.2 mm bore
Density bottle (pycnometer), Capacity 50 ml
Dual scale lever balance, Ranges 0 to 250 gms x 1gm and 0 to 1 kg x 10 gms
Description:
A clear understanding about the physical properties of fluids is essential before studying the behaviour of fluids in static or dynamic applications.
This apparatus introduces students to the following properties of fluids:
- Density and relative density (specific gravity)
- Viscosity
- Capillarity – capillary elevation between flat plates and in circular tubes
- Buoyancy (Archimedes principle)
- Atmospheric pressure
The apparatus consists of a collection of components that demonstrate individual fluid properties. The components are stored on a common support frame manufactured from PVC with circular spirit level and adjustable feet for levelling. The apparatus is designed to stand on a suitable bench top where some of the components can be operated independent from the support frame.
A freestanding dual scale lever balance is also supplied to support several of the demonstrations.