Sodium Hexametaphosphate (1lb Bottle)

Model: SA-20

$12.00

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Sodium Hexametaphosphate (1lb Bottle)

Model: SA-20

$12.00

1lb Sodium Hexametaphosphate (Package of 6)

Model: SA-20C

$66.00

SKU: SA-20C

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Sodium Hexametaphosphate (SHMP) is a dry powder dispersion agent mixed into soil hydrometer solutions to prevent clay platelets from sticking together in the sedimentation solution. Required in hydrometer analysis of soils to determine silt and clay fractions.

Note: Due to export regulations, this item cannot be shipped outside of the United States.

Features:

Prevents clumping of clay platelets in sedimentation solution

Included Items:

Sodium Hexametaphosphate (single 1lb bottle or (6) 1lb bottles)

Related blogs:

Soil Hydrometer Testing: Sedimentation Method Techniques & Equipment

Product tags

AASHTO T 88 (13)
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ASTM D7928 (13)
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ASTM D422 (8)

Specifications

Attribute name	Attribute value
Quantity	SA-20: 1lb bottle SA-20C: 6-1lb bottles per package
Estimated Shipping Weight	SA-20: 1.0lb (0.45kg) SA-20C: 7.0lb (3.18kg)

Product Q&A

Q: How are longer specimens extracted and the piston returned?

Specimens longer than 5in are extracted by repositioning the Adapter Ring after maximum piston travel, and the spring-loaded piston automatically returns to the start position when the release valve is opened.