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API Hydrometer: API Plain Form, 39/51°, 0.1°, Ballast/Glass, +/-0.1° - API Hydrometers
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API Hydrometer: API Plain Form, 39/51°, 0.1°, Ballast/Glass, +/-0.1°

The API Hydrometer: API Plain Form (SKU 12M017) is an API hydrometer with a 39/51° range and 0.1° scale divisions. It includes a 0 to 150ºF thermometer and features a ballast/glass construction with ±0.1° accuracy…

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Hydrometer: API Plain Form, 39/51°, 0.1°, Ballast/Glass, +/-0.1°
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Manufacturer Part Number
B61823-0400
Type
39/51°, 0.1°, Ballast/Glass, +/-0.1°
Range
39/51°
Features
0 to 150ºF Thermometer
Overall Ht
15 in
Scale Type
API Plain Form
Scale Divisions
0.1°
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Product Description

The API Hydrometer: API Plain Form (SKU 12M017) is an API hydrometer with a 39/51° range and 0.1° scale divisions. It includes a 0 to 150ºF thermometer and features a ballast/glass construction with ±0.1° accuracy, measuring 15 inches overall height. This instrument is designed for measuring the specific gravity of petroleum products according to API standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an API hydrometer used for?

An API hydrometer measures the specific gravity of petroleum products according to API standards. It is used in refineries, laboratories, and quality control to determine the density of crude oil, fuels, and lubricants, ensuring compliance with industry specifications.

What are the specifications of the API Hydrometer: API Plain Form, 39/51°, 0.1°, Ballast/Glass?

This API hydrometer has a range of 39/51° with 0.1° scale divisions and ±0.1° accuracy. It features a ballast/glass construction, a 0 to 150ºF thermometer, and a 15-inch overall height. The manufacturer part number is B61823-0400.

Where to buy API hydrometers in worldwide?

3G Electric supplies API hydrometers worldwide. As a global industrial equipment distributor, we handle full logistics, customs clearance, and delivery to your location. Contact us to source the API Plain Form hydrometer (SKU 12M017) for your petroleum testing needs.

How to select an API hydrometer for petroleum testing?

Select an API hydrometer based on the expected specific gravity range of your petroleum product. For light crude or refined fuels, a 39/51° range with 0.1° divisions provides precise readings. Ensure the hydrometer includes a thermometer for temperature correction, as density varies with temperature.

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Common applications for API
Petroleum refining — API ASTM Plain Form hydrometers (e.g., range 19/31) for measuring crude oil gravity during distillation
Fuel blending — API Combined Form hydrometers (e.g., range 39/51) with thermometer for real-time density checks in gasoline blending
Marine fuel handling — API hydrometers (e.g., range 40/80) for verifying bunker fuel API gravity at storage terminals
Quality control labs — API ASTM Plain Form hydrometers (e.g., range 49/61) for routine testing of light distillates
Field testing — API Combined Form hydrometers (e.g., range 29/41) for portable density measurement in pipeline sampling
Petrochemical production — API hydrometers (e.g., range 15/21) for monitoring solvent density in chemical processing

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3G Electric supplies API api hydrometers. We supply genuine products with in-stock availability on common SKUs, technical documentation, commissioning support, and warranty service — worldwide.

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