Hi, it's called a hydrometer. VWR + Fisher carry it. Jenny

-----Original Message-----
From: Bernard Ian R SSgt 59 CRES/MSROP
[mailto:Ian.Bernard@LACKLAND.AF.MIL]
Sent: Monday, May 13, 2002 2:50 PM
To: Histonet (E-mail)
Subject: Does ANyone KNow?


Does anyone know where I can find; and the name of a device; I can use to
measure the amount of water in graded alcohols?   I believe its a
hydro.......???
I'm making up graded alcohol by mathematical formula but still want to check
that I measured meniscuses correct etc.


Ian R. Bernard, SSgt, USAF, AAS, HT (ASCP)
NCOIC Histopathology/ Pathobiology Laboratory
59th Clinical Research Sqd / MSROP
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Lackland AFB, Tx 78236-5319

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