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5.8.3 Determining density of sinking solid bodies (d > 1 g/cm
3
)
1. Place a beaker filled with the auxiliary liquid in the platform centre. It should be
filled to ca. 3/4
th
of its capacity. It should not touch the stand.
Attach the dipper basket. It should not touch the beaker. Press
TARE
to reset the
balance.
2. Ensure the balance is in the <
Solid specific gravity> mode (see chapter 5.7.2).
3. Place the solid body on the upper sample pan.
Fig. 1: Weighing in the air
The sample weight in the air will be displayed.
4. Wait until the stabilisation indicator is displayed (
), then press OK to take over
the weighed value.