Sodium Hexametaphosphate, 1lb Bottle

Sodium Hexametaphosphate (SHMP), 1lb Bottle

Product Description: Sodium Hexametaphosphate (SHMP) is an essential chemical agent used in geotechnical engineering and soil analysis. Supplied as a dry powder, it functions as a highly effective dispersion or "anti-flocculant" agent. When mixed into a soil hydrometer solution, SHMP prevents fine clay and silt particles from clumping together (a process known as flocculation). By ensuring these fine particles remain individually suspended in the sedimentation solution, it allows for an accurate and reliable determination of the particle size distribution, specifically the silt and clay fractions, through hydrometer analysis.

Our Sodium Hexametaphosphate is a high-quality, laboratory-grade reagent that fully complies with industry standards, ensuring the integrity and repeatability of your test results.

Key Features:

• Effective Dispersion: Expertly prevents the flocculation of clay platelets, a critical step for accurate hydrometer analysis.
• High Purity: A reliable, lab-grade chemical reagent suitable for professional soil testing applications.
• Convenient Packaging: Available for purchase as a single 1lb (0.45kg) bottle for smaller needs or in a cost-effective case of six 1lb bottles for high-volume labs.

Included Items:

• Sodium Hexametaphosphate in your choice of:
  • One 1lb (0.45kg) bottle
  • A case containing six 1lb (0.45kg) bottles

Compliance with Industry Standards: This product meets the specifications required for the following standard test methods:

• AASHTO T 88: Standard Method of Test for Particle Size Analysis of Soils
• ASTM D 422: Standard Test Method for Particle-Size Analysis of Soils (Withdrawn 2016, but still widely referenced)
• ASTM C 775: Standard Specification for Glass-Fiber Blanket Insulation (Thermal) (Note: SHMP is also used in other industries)

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