Measurement according to normative specifications
In analytics, the comparability of measurement results is of central importance. Modern analytical processes are therefore based on specifications and rules laid down in national and international standards.
Standards in measurement technology describe terms, measurement methods and measuring units. Standards also regulate networking functions by standardizing interfaces, communication and secure data transmission. They enable a quality agreement for standards and tolerances. Although not legally binding, normative trade is associated with great legal certainty for the user. It facilitates the selection of devices and thus secures the own processes and product quality.
Density meters are also designed and used in accordance with standards. Standards for measuring density regulate, under the aspect of “best practice”, the environmental conditions and sample preparation as well as measurement tolerances, properties and equipment features of a device or certificates of calibration equipment and testing instruments. Whoever uses density meters according to normative specifications can guarantee that measurements are correct and work according to reproducible procedures.
In order to make it easier for you to choose the right density meter for your application, you will find below an overview of all standards and guidelines that refer to density meters. This is a general overview of the standards. Which normative specifications the different density meter models from A.KRÜSS fulfil your requirements, we will be happy to discuss in a personal consultation. Please feel free to contact us.
Density meters - overview of standards
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AOAC 945.102-1945 | Oil (Mineral) in Fat |
AOAC 982.10-1982 | Alcohol by Volume in Distilled Liquors |
AOAC 983.12-1983 | Alcohol by Volume in Liqueurs and Alcoholic Dairy Products |
AOAC 988.06-1988 | Specific Gravity of Beer and Wort |
AOAC 992.29-1997 | Ethanol and Original Gravity Content in Beer |
ASBC Beer-2B:2014 | Specific Gravity by digital density meter (1978) |
ASBC Beer-4B:1989 | Instrumental method for alcohol and original gravity content (1989) |
ASBC Beer-5A&B:1958 | Real Extract — Beer measured volumetrically & gravimetrically (1958) |
ASBC Wort-2:2011 | Specific Gravity by digital density meter (2011) |
ASTM D1250-08:2013 | Standard Guide for Use of the Petroleum Measurement Tables |
ASTM D1475-13:2013 | Standard Test Method For Density of Liquid Coatings, Inks, and Related Products |
ASTM D2501-14:2014 | Standard Test Method for Calculation of Viscosity-Gravity Constant (VGC) of Petroleum Oils |
ASTM D4052-16:2016 | Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density and API Gravity of Liquids by Digital Density Meter |
ASTM D4806-17:2017 | Standard Specification for Denatured Fuel Ethanol for Blending with Gasolines for Use as Automotive Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel |
ASTM D5002-16:2016 | Method for Density and Relative Density of Crude Oils by Digital Density Analyzer |
ASTM D5931-13:2013 | Standard Test Method for Density and Relative Density of Engine Coolant Concentrates and Aqueous Engine Coolants by Digital Density Meter |
ASTM D6448-16:2016 | Standard Specification for Industrial Burner Fuels from Used Lubricating Oils |
ASTM D7777-13:2013 | Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density, or API Gravity of Liquid Petroleum by Portable Digital Density Meter |
CPTC SH/T 0604-2000:1997 (eqv. ISO 12185) | Crude petroleum and petroleum products. Determination of density. Oscillating U-tube method |
DIN 51423:2010 | Testing of mineral oils — Part 2: Measurement of the relative refractive index with the Abbe-refractometer |
DIN 51757:2011 | Testing of mineral oils and related materials - Determination of density |
EBC 1.6 (Apparatus):1999 | Care and Adjustment of Apparatus: Density Meters |
EBC 8.2.2 (Wort):2004 | Specific Gravity of Wort using a Density Meter |
EBC 9.43.2 (Beer):2004 | Specific Gravity of Beer using a Density Meter |
EI IP 365:2004 | Crude petroleum and petroleum products — Determination of density — Oscillating U-tube method |
EI IP559:2012 | Determination of density of middle distillate fuels - Hand held oscillating U-tube density meter method |
EU Commission Reg. (EC) No 2676/90 | Determining Community methods for the analysis of wines |
EU Commission Reg. (EC) No 2870/2000 | Laying down Community reference methods for the analysis of spirits drinks |
EU Commission Reg. (EC) No 128/2004 | Amending Regulation (EEC) No 2676/90 determining Community methods for the analysis of wines |
EU Commission Reg. (EC) No 355/2005 | Amending Regulation (EEC) No 2676/90 determining Community methods for the analysis of wines |
ISO 12185:1997-11 | Crude petroleum and petroleum products — Determination of density — Oscillating U-tube method |
ISO 14214:2014-06 | Liquid petroleum products — Fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) for use in diesel engines and heating applications — Requirements and test methods |
ISO ISO 15212-1:1999-06 | Oscillation-type density meters — Part 1: Laboratory instruments |
ISO 18301:2014 | Animal and vegetable fats and oils — Determination of conventional mass per volume (litre weight in air) — Oscillating U-tube method |
ISO 2811-3:2011-06 | Paints and varnishes — Determination of density — Part 3: Oscillation method |
JIS K 0061-2001 | Method for density and specific gravity measurement of chemical products |
JIS K 2249-2011 | Crude Petroleum And Petroleum Products — Determination Of Density — Part 1: Oscillating U-tube Method |
OIML R 22:1973 | International Alcoholometric Tables — Determination of Volume of ethanol-water solution |
OIV MA-AS2-03B | MA-AS2-01A (2012) | Total dry matter |
OIV MA-BS-04 (2014) | Reference method for the determination of real alcoholic strength by volume of spirit drinks of viti-vinicultural origin: measurement by electronic densimetry |
Ph. Eur. 9th Edition-2.2.5:2017 | Relative density |
USP 841-2013 | Specific Gravity |
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