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Density Determination Research

Energies of Reaction
Vapor Pressure
Acoustic Resonance Spectrometer
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Physiochemical properties data used to design modern refineries resulted in 95% energy efficiency for plant operations (Photo source: Oil & Gas Journal).
The Physical Properties Research Facility is internationally recognized as being uniquely qualified to perform precision density measurements and derive physical property values.

The vibrating tube densitometer measures liquid-phase densities in the temperature range of 100-650 K. It can also provide a determination of compound decomposition under vapor saturation pressure.

Applications include:

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    Sheets(MSDS)

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   - Containment vessel thickness
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