Le Chatelier Flask Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : TVT-CMTE-10414
The Le Chatelier Flask from Tvet Equipments determines the specific gravity (relative density) of hydraulic cement and lime, giving laboratories a simple, low-cost glass volumetric instrument for this routine quality-control check.
How It Works
The flask, with its distinctive graduated bulb neck, is filled with kerosene or another suitable liquid that does not react with cement to a starting graduation mark. A weighed sample of cement is then introduced, and the resulting rise in liquid level in the graduated neck is read directly, allowing the volume displaced by the known mass of cement to be calculated — from which specific gravity is determined.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Approx. Weight | 0.5 kg |
Applications
The Le Chatelier Flask is used to determine the specific gravity of hydraulic cement and lime to ASTM C188 / IS 4031 Part 11, a value used in mix design calculations and as an indicator of cement quality and composition consistency.
Related Products & Category
Part of Tvet Equipments' Cement & Mortar Testing Equipments range, complementing the Le Chatelier Mould Set used for cement soundness testing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What standard governs specific gravity testing with this flask?
ASTM C188 and IS 4031 Part 11 both specify the Le Chatelier flask method for determining the specific gravity of hydraulic cement.
Q2. Why is specific gravity important for cement?
Specific gravity is used in concrete and mortar mix design calculations and can indicate changes in cement composition or contamination.
Q3. What liquid is used in the flask?
Kerosene or a similar liquid that does not react with cement is typically used, so that the volume displaced by the cement sample can be measured accurately.
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