Hydrometer (Density Meter) for Liquids With D<1
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Product Code : SCL-CL-11467
Hydrometer (Density Meter) for Liquids With D<1 (SKU SCL-CL-11467) is a density-measuring instrument for liquids lighter than water, that is, liquids with a relative density below 1. Chemistry and physics teachers use it to show how density is measured by flotation, and training labs use it to check spirits and solvents. Science Lab Supplies offers it from Ambala, India, to schools, colleges, training institutes, tender contractors and distributors looking for chemistry lab instruments.
Specifications
A hydrometer floats upright in the liquid under test, and the density is read where the liquid surface meets its scale. This version is intended for liquids with a density below 1, the density of water. The scale range and graduation for the unit you order are stated on the quotation.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | SCL-CL-11467 |
| Instrument | Hydrometer (density meter) |
| For liquids | With density below 1 (lighter than water) |
| Principle | Flotation (Archimedes' principle) |
| Supplied by | Science Lab Supplies, Ambala, India |
Applications and Experiments for the Hydrometer for Liquids With D<1
This hydrometer is used to measure the density or relative density of liquids such as alcohols, spirit mixtures and light solvents, and to demonstrate that a floating body sinks deeper in a less dense liquid. It fits density and flotation topics in school science and physical chemistry practicals.
- Class 9 science: flotation, relative density and Archimedes' principle.
- Class 11 physics: pressure and buoyancy in fluids, using a real instrument.
- College chemistry: checking the strength of alcohol–water mixtures by density.
- Training labs: quick density checks on light liquids before use.
Many liquids lighter than water are flammable. Fill the hydrometer jar or cylinder away from flames, work with good ventilation and under teacher or supervisor guidance.
Standard Scope of Supply
The hydrometer for liquids with D<1 is supplied as a single unit as described above. A tall measuring cylinder to float it in and a thermometer for temperature correction are separate items; any optional accessories are listed on the quotation.
Packing, MOQ and Lead Time
Quotations are available for one hydrometer or for a class set. Every quotation states the packing, delivery time and price for the quantity requested, and the matching hydrometer for heavier liquids or a measuring cylinder can be listed on it as well.
Science Lab Supplies, a registered exporter holding an Importer-Exporter Code, is able to ship to buyers in Uganda, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, the Philippines and Nepal. For a price or specification, use the contact page or the enquiry cart; tender buyers can start at the lab tender page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does D<1 mean on a hydrometer?
It means the instrument is made for liquids with a density (relative density) below 1, which is the value for water. Use it for liquids lighter than water, such as alcohols and many solvents.
How do I take a reading?
Fill a tall cylinder with the liquid, lower the hydrometer gently until it floats freely without touching the wall, and read the scale at the liquid surface with your eye at the same level.
Who supplies the Hydrometer (Density Meter) for Liquids With D<1?
It is supplied by Science Lab Supplies from Ambala, India, which quotes, packs and dispatches it for schools, colleges, contractors and distributors.
What scale range does it have?
Please ask us through the contact page; the scale range and graduation of the hydrometer you are quoted are confirmed on the quotation before you order.
Related Density and Measuring Equipment
Density work needs a jar to float the hydrometer in, a thermometer for the liquid temperature and, for comparison, an instrument for heavier liquids or solid samples. These four items complete that bench and can share one quotation.
- Hydrometer (Densitometer) for Liquids With D>1 — companion hydrometer for liquids heavier than water.
- Measuring Cylinder 250ml — tall glass cylinder to float the hydrometer in.
- Laboratory Thermometers — graduated -10 to 100 °C alcohol thermometers for noting the liquid temperature.
- Density Cube Set — solid samples for comparing densities.
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Last updated: 25 September 2026
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