How Do You Measure The Density Of Gasoline?
Gasoline is a liquid mixture of hydrocarbons derived from the fractional distillation of petroleum. These hydrocarbons may be classified into aromatic compounds that have rings of carbon atoms and aliphatic compounds that consist only of straight carbon chains. Gasoline is a class of compounds rather than a specific mixture and its composition can vary considerably. Define specific gravity. The specific gravity of a material is its density compared to the maximum density of water. Water achieves its maximum density of one gram per milliliter (g/ml) at about four degrees Celsius. This means that the specific gravity of a material is equal to its density value when the density is measured in units of g/ml. Use a hydrometer. A hydrometer is a device that uses the principle of Archimedes to measure specific gravity. This principle holds that an object floating in a liquid will displace a quantity of water that’s equal to the weight of the object. A measured scale on the side of the hydrome
