Density Testing of Ceramic Slip: Methods & Analysis

Density Testing of Ceramic Slip: Methods & Analysis

A pycnometer is used to check the density of slip.

Calibration Process

1. Weigh the dry pycnometer

2. Fill it with distilled water and weigh it again

3. Subtract the initial weight from the final weight to calculate the weight of water

4. Determine the volume of water using its temperature and weight

Measuring Slip Density

1. Wipe the pycnometer to remove any water

2. Fill it with slip and weigh it

3. Calculate the density using the formula below

Density Calculation Formula

Density of the Slip = (Weight of pycnometer with slip − Weight of empty Pycnometer) ÷ Volume of water