International
ELE International, Inc.
PO Box 608
Loveland, CO 80539
USA
Phone: (970) 663-9780
Fax: (970) 663-9781
E-Mail: soiltest@eleusa.com
Website: www.eleusa.com
Distributor: ELE
International,
Ltd.
Chartmoor Road Chartwell Business
Park
Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire
LU7 4WG England
Phone: + (0) 1525 249200
Fax: + (0) 1525 249249
E-Mail: ele@eleint.co.uk
Website: www.eleint.co.uk
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VACUUM PYCNOMETER
MODEL 45-9300 (AP-132)
I. GENERAL
INFORMATION
The 45-9300 (AP-132) Vacuum Pycnometer is designed to be used in determining the
theoretical maximum specific gravity of bituminous paving mixtures, using the procedure
described in ASTM standard test method D 2041 for type F containers. This large
capacity (approximately 10 liters) unit can easily handle samples up to 13.2 lbs (6 kg),
minimizing segregation effects. Constructed of lightweight polycarbonate, the
45-9300 (AP-132) Vacuum Pycnometer has a transparent top for easy visual
observations of the vacuum effects.
II.
RELATED USER DOCUMENTATION
These operating instructions do not contain all the required information for the
standard test method used to determine the theoretical maximum specific gravity
and density of bituminous paving mixtures. Please refer to ASTM D 2041 for
additional information.
III. CALIBRATION
Calibrate the pycnometer by determining the mass of the container when it is
filled with water at a range of temperatures, from 60 to 150
°
F (15 to 65
o
C), or as
required. Prepare a graph with temperature vs. mass of the pycnometer filled
with water for the selected range of temperatures. Designate the mass of the
container at 77 ± 0.9
°
F (25 ± 0.5
°
C) as "D." Refer to ASTM D 2041 for further
assistance in calibrating and graph preparation.
