KERN KERN YDB-03, Operating Instruction

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5.3.2 Determine density of sinking solid bodies (d >1 g/cm
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Remove the immersion basket and place the glass beaker filled with the auxiliary
liquid in the centre of the platform. Filling height should be approx. ¾ of the
capacity. Make sure that it has no contact with the frame.
Remount the immersion basket. Make sure that it does not touch the glass
beaker. Set balance to zero.
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Place sample of solid material in the upper sample dish, see fig. 1, chap. 5.1.2.
The weight of the „sample in air“ is displayed.
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Wait for stability display ( ), then press .
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Place sample of solid material in the lower sifting bowl, see fig. 2, chap. 5.1.2..
For this remove the immersion basket out from the frame. Always ensure that,
when re-immersing into the liquid, no additional bubbles adhere; it is better to use
pincers or alike to place the sample directly on the sifting bowl. Make sure that the
sample is at least 1 cm immersed.
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Wait for stability display ( ), then press .
The weighing balance will first determine then display the sample’s density.
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When connecting an optional printer, the result will be printed out.
Printout example KERN YKB-01N:
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Remove the sample. For additional measures press the UNIT key.