Precision Mass Measurement

Course Topics

Mass and Weight Principles

Units, Classification and Applications, Physical Characteristics, Weight Calibration Reports, Density Standards, Calibration Weight Selection, Balance Verification, Weight Care and Maintenance

Weighing Instruments

Mechanical; Principles of Operation, Electronic; Principles of Operation

Location

Weighing Bench, Work Room, Temperature

Operation

Leveling, Draft Shielding, Weighing Vessel, Weighing Pan, Calibration, Errors, Application

Classes, Selection

 

Physical Influences

Temperature, Moisture, Electrostatics, Magnetism, Static Buoyancy, Gravitation

Data Acquisition

Standard Deviation, Sensitivity Drift, Linearity, Readability, Reproduceability, Uncertainty