ISO 3993:1984Published

Liquefied petroleum gas and light hydrocarbons — Determination of density or relative density — Pressure hydrometer method

Gaz de pétrole liquéfiés et hydrocarbures légers — Détermination de la masse volumique ou de la densité relative — Méthode de l'aréomètre sous pression

Abstract / scope

The prescribed apparatus shall not be used for materials having gauge vapour pressures higher than 1,4 MPa (absolute vapour pressure 1,5 MPa) at the test temperature. Alternative calibration procedures are described, but only the one using a certified hydrometer is suitable for the determination of density to be used in calculations of qualities for custody transfer or fiscal purposes.