NEN EN ISO 2811-2 : 2011

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definition
   3.1 Density, rho-phi
4 Principle
5 Temperature
6 Apparatus
   6.1 Plummets
   6.2 Analytical balance
   6.3 Thermometer
   6.4 Temperature-controlled chamber
   6.5 Tripod or other suitable device
7 Sampling
8 Procedure
   8.1 General
   8.2 Determination
       8.2.1 Selection of procedure
       8.2.2 Normal procedure
       8.2.3 Paints containing fast-evaporating solvents
9 Calculation
10 Precision
   10.1 General
   10.2 Repeatability (r)
   10.3 Reproducibility (R)
11 Test report
Annex A (normative) Calibration of plummet
        A.1 Procedure
        A.2 Determination of volume of plummet
Annex B (informative) Temperature variation
        B.1 Correction for thermal expansion of the
            plummet
        B.2 Calculation of density at the reference
            temperature from measurements at other
            temperatures

Defines a method for determining the density of paints, varnishes and related products, using balls or other round bodies as immersion bodies (plummets).