EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of EN 993-17 testing. This European Standard covers the determination of the bulk density (grain bulk density) of granular refractory materials with a grain size greater than 2 mm by the vacuum mercury method.
EN 993-17 is a European Standard that describes a method for determining the bulk density of granular refractory materials using the vacuum mercury method. Bulk density is an important parameter that reflects the packing and porosity of granular material and is therefore critical for evaluating the performance of the material in high temperature applications.
The test involves filling a container with granular material and then evacuating air from the container using a vacuum pump. The mercury is then introduced into the container, displacing the air and filling the spaces between the granules. The volume of mercury required to completely fill the container is then measured and the bulk density calculated based on the weight of the granular material and the volume of the container.
The standard provides detailed instructions for the equipment and procedures required to perform the test, including sample preparation and equipment calibration. The standard also specifies the range of bulk density values that can be measured using this method, typically between 0,5 and 3 g/cm³.
EN 993-17 also provides guidance on calculating and reporting results, including the use of statistical analysis to evaluate the precision and accuracy of the test method. The standard also contains recommendations for packaging of granular material and interpretation of results in terms of porosity.
In general, determination of bulk density by vacuum mercury method according to EN 993-17 is an important tool for evaluating the performance of granular refractory materials in high temperature applications. The standard provides a reliable and repeatable method for measuring bulk density, which is critical to ensuring the safety and efficiency of industrial processes based on these materials.
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