Sodium Hexametaphosphate, 10lb Bottle

Sodium Hexametaphosphate, 10lb Bottle

Sodium Hexametaphosphate (SHMP) is a vital dispersion agent, available as a dry powder, used in soil hydrometer analysis. When mixed into a soil hydrometer solution, SHMP effectively prevents clay platelets from flocculating, or sticking together. This is crucial for ensuring an accurate determination of silt and clay fractions during the sedimentation process. By keeping the particles suspended and separated, SHMP allows for precise measurements of particle size distribution in fine-grained soils.

This 10lb bottle provides a generous supply for laboratories conducting frequent soil mechanics tests. The product is an essential component for adhering to standard testing protocols and achieving reliable, repeatable results in geotechnical engineering and soil science applications.

Features:

• Acts as a powerful dispersion agent (also known as a deflocculant).
• Prevents clumping of clay platelets in sedimentation solutions.
• Ensures accurate particle size analysis of fine-grained soils.
• Comes in a convenient and economical 10lb bottle.

Meets Test Methods:

• AASHTO T 88
• ASTM C775
• ASTM D422