The Density of a coating should remain constant from batch to batch. Also known as Density Cups or Specific Gravity Cups, Pycnometers are used to determine the specific weight per unit volume of a liquid at a given temperature.

The Elcometer 1800 Density Cup is a stainless steel precision cup for determining the specific gravity or density of paints and similar products.

The Pycnometer consists of a cylindrical container and lid with a hole for the exhaust of excess liquid.

How to use a Density Cup:
• Weigh the Cup and Lid when empty
• Fill with the liquid
• Place lid on the Cup, removing excess liquid*
• Weigh the Density Cup when full
• Divide the weight by the cup volume/capacity to determine the Specific Gravity

*Each Pycnometer has an escape hole in the lid to allow excess liquid to escape. Any excess liquid should be removed before weighing.

• Certificate supplied as standard

• Elcometer 1800 Specific Gravity Cup
• Storage Case
• Operating Instructions

Elcometer 1800 Densimeter Picnometer Specific Gravity Cups Data Sheet

The Elcometer 1800 Density Cup Stainless Steel can be used in accordance with Test Methods:

• ASTM D 891-B
• ASTM D 1475
• DIN 53217-2*
• FTMS 141 4183*
• ISO 2811-1
• JIS K 5600-2-4
• NBN T22-110*
• NFT 30-020*

* Standards not in bold have been superseded but are still recognised in some industries

Elcometer 1800 Densimeter Picnometer Specific Gravity Cups – Instruction Manual