Why is the hydrometer analysis often designated 'MA'?
Why is the hydrometer analysis often designated 'MA'?
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We are having an interoffice debate over the origin of the test request designation of MA for hydrometer analysis. In our own lab we have SA for sieve analysis, and MA for hydro. Most think that the M is for mechanical, but that applies to the sieve, too. How about mass? Or is the M from the M in ML or MH? Can anyone offer an answer?





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Hydrometer analysis is performed on the fraction below the #200. The hyometer analysis measures the change in density of the slurry over time as particles settle out. Coarse fraction woud settle too quickly to measure accurately.
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RE: Why is the hydrometer analysis often designated 'MA'?