This test method covers the determination of the relative density and density of semi-solid bituminous materials, asphalt cements, and soft tar pitches by use of a pycnometer. The sample is placed in a calibrated pycnometer. The pycnometer and sample are weighed, then the remaining volume is filled with water. The filled pycnometer is brought to the test temperature, and weighed. The density of the sample is calculated from its mass and the mass of water displaced by the sample in the filled pycnometer. The bath has place for nine pycnometers.



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