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The document outlines a procedure for determining the specific gravity of cement using a Le Chatelier Flask and water-free kerosene. It aims to verify that the specific gravity does not exceed 3.15 g/cc, which is essential for ensuring the quality of cement. The document includes detailed steps for the experiment, calculations, and standard specifications for acceptable specific gravity values.

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Worksheet 5

The document outlines a procedure for determining the specific gravity of cement using a Le Chatelier Flask and water-free kerosene. It aims to verify that the specific gravity does not exceed 3.15 g/cc, which is essential for ensuring the quality of cement. The document includes detailed steps for the experiment, calculations, and standard specifications for acceptable specific gravity values.

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I.D No.

___________________________ Date Performed: _____________________


Name: ____________________________ Date Submitted: _____________________

WORKSHEET 5
SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF CEMENT

I. Definition
The specific gravity of cement is not of particular importance because for most purposes a
specific gravity of 3.15 may be assumed. However, this tests which is very easily carried out
may detect adulteration or underburning of the cement. Specific gravity is also used in design
of concrete mixtures. A 64-gram sample of the cement is placed in a graduated glass flask
containing a previously read volume of water-free kerosene. The increase in volume is noted
and the specific gravity is calculated by dividing the weight of sample by the increase in
volume.

II. Objectives
To determine whether the specific gravity of a cement meets the standards of no more than
3.15 g/cc, with the use of kerosene as an alternative for water, cement and the Le-Chatelier
Flask.

III. Apparatus and Materials


1) Le Chatelier Flask
2) Water-free kerosene
3) Balance and weights

IV. Procedure
1. Clean the Le Chatlier flask before use. It should be free from moisture.
2. Fill the flask with kerosene to a point on the stem between the 0 and the 1 mL mark. Dry
the inside of the flask above the level of the liquid, if necessary, after pouring.
3. Immerse the flask for 30 mins in a constant temperature water bath maintained
at room temperature before making any reading.
4. Record the volume after the flask has been immersed in the water bath.
5. Introduce a 64 g quantity of Portland cement, weighed to the nearest 0.05 g. Take care to
avoid splashing and see that the cement does not adhere to the inside of the flask above
the liquid.
6. After all the cement has been introduced, place the stopper In the flask and roll the flask in
an Inclined position or gently whirl it in a horizontal circle, so as to free the cement air until
no further air bubbles rise to the surface of the liquid.
7. Immerse for 30 minutes.
8. Take the final volume reading after the flask has been immersed in the water bath.
Immerse the flask in a constant-temperature water bath for sufficient periods of time in
order to avoid flask-temperature variations greater than 0.2°C between the Initial and the
final readings.

V. Calculations
𝑀𝑎𝑠𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑎𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑒
𝑆𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑓𝑖𝑐 𝐺𝑟𝑎𝑣𝑖𝑡𝑦 =
𝐹𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑉𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒 − 𝐼𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑉𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒
Weight of Cement Volume in Flask
Sample No. Specific Gravity
Sample, g Initial Final

2
3
Average

VI. Standard Specifications/ Limit


Specifications

Specific Gravity 3.12 – 3.19

VII. Results/Discussions/Conclusion

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