Standard moisture tester
The moisture content can be determined using Moisture testers based on the calcium carbide method.
  1. Features
  2. Specification

19-T0019 Standard moisture tester

STANDARD: BS 6576

The moisture content can be determined using Moisture testers based on the calcium carbide method. The soil sample is introduced in the bottle with the reagent. The water reacts with calcium carbide and develops a gas pressure, which is indicated on the manometer and easily converted in percentage of moisture.  

 

General description

  • Weight on balance: from 3 to 100 g
  • Manometer: 0 to 12% range
  • Set of 4 steel balls
  • Balance: Spring type
  • Standard accessories:

            - 20 carbide ampoules

            - 3 test ampoules with 1 g of water for checking

            - 2 spare seals

            - 1 set of tools

            - 1 metal carrying case

  • Dimensions: 520x340x140 mm
  • Weight approx.: 8 kg