AS 2026-2003

This specification sets out the requirements for five main series and three sub-series of glass hydrometers of constant mass which are graduated to indicate the density (mass per unit volume) of a liquid.

This specification sets out the requirements for five main series and three sub-series of glass hydrometers of constant mass which are graduated to indicate the density (mass per unit volume) of a liquid. The specification does not include hydrometers for use with liquefied petroleum gas or lead-acid batteries. NOTES: 1 Appendix A provides information on the use of hydrometers. 2 Appendix B provides information on the design of hydrometers. 3 Appendix C provides information on vessels which may be used when making hydrometer measurements. 4 Appendix D provides information on the application of hydrometer values to liquids in bulk.

First published as AS K90-1946 (being endorsement of BS 718-1936 without amendment).
Redesignated as AS R8-1947.
Second edition 1956 (being endorsement of BS 718:1953 subject to Australian amendment).
Third edition 1961 (being endorsement of BS 718:1960 subject to Australian amendment).
Revised and redesignated AS 2026-1977.
Second edition 1994.
Third edition 2003.