I'm looking for a Baume Weight Equivalent chart for an abrasive
powder. The powder has a specific gravity of 5.5

I'm looking for something like this:

Baume Degree 1
Grams/Liter ??
Grams/Gal ??

Baume Degree 2
Grams/Liter ??
Grams/Gal ??

and so on....
...

Baume Degree 10
Grams/Liter ??
Grams/Gal ??

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Request for Question Clarification by pafalafa-ga on 21 Feb 2006 19:33 PST

I found something, but I'm not sure it's right on target:


http://www.gouldspumps.com/download_files/pump_fundamentals/gp_pf_secth_02a.stm


The table has the formulas and conversions that should allow for,
e.g., grams per liter.  However, it seems to apply to liquids, and I'm
not clear on whether it's relevant to abrasives.


Have a look, and let me know what you think,


pafalafa-ga

Hi htmail

there is a table of density values in Baume, Specific Garvity and lb/gal @
http://www.univarusa.com/vwr-inc/tools.nsf/0/2F2CA9FF60921CE1882565FB0069895A/$file/DensityLB%20.htm

there is an interactive calculator for all values to be found @
http://www.processassociates.com/process/convert/cf_den.htm

Thank you both for the information. However, they don't seem to be the
answer I'm looking for.

For clarification, the abrasive powder is to be mixed with water to
create a slurry. Hydrometer (Baume) is used to measure the
concentration of a slurry
based on the specific gravity of the slurry. 

I have a rough idea as to the Baume weight equivalent of this
powder/slurry. It's something like 1 Baume --> 10 grams / liter.

Thanks again.

Hello again

are you certain of your figures? 
according to wikipedia the formula for deriving degrees Baumé in
liquids more dense than water: sp. gr. = 145/(145 - °Bé)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baume

10g/l is only a few times denser than air (~1.3 g/l)
http://hypertextbook.com/facts/2000/RachelChu.shtml
water has a density of ~1000g/l

confusion can be caused by the fact there are 2 Baume scales depending
on whether a liquid is heavier or lighter than water.