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Acidimeter

An acidimeter is a The lent number (see No. 81) of the acid under ex-glass tube, graduated with 100 divisions, amination, that the acidimetric divisions of each division representing 10 grains of disthe test-liquid consumed, bear to the percent- tilled water, termed grain measures. age of acid sought. For example: Suppose acidimeter is used for testing acids and alka- 100 grains of a sample of sulphuric acid re- lis, and is usually furnished with a lip for conquire 60 acidimetric divisions (600 grains) of venience in pouring by drops. Where great the test-liquid to neutralize them; what is delicacy is required in pouring or dropping,

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