Imhoff Cone
Item Name Code (INC) 46406
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A conical shaped item for determining levels of settleable matters in water and sewage, as well as for measuring sand content in well water. May include a screw closure and/or stand and rod.
Additional Information for Imhoff Cone
An Imhoff cone is a type of laboratory equipment used for the determination of settleable solids in water and wastewater samples. It is specifically designed to measure the settleable solids content in a given volume of liquid over a specific period of time.
The Imhoff cone is a transparent, conical-shaped container with a calibrated scale on the side to measure the settleable solids. The cone is usually made of glass or plastic and has a capacity of 1,000 mL. It is equipped with a stopcock at the bottom to allow for easy draining of the liquid after the settling process.
To use the Imhoff cone, a water or wastewater sample is poured into the cone and allowed to settle for a specific period of time, typically one hour. During this time, the settleable solids in the sample will settle to the bottom of the cone. After the settling period, the volume of settled solids is measured using the calibrated scale on the side of the cone.
The settleable solids content is usually expressed in milliliters per liter (mL/L) or parts per million (ppm). This measurement is important in assessing the quality of water and wastewater, as settleable solids can indicate the presence of suspended particles, organic matter, or other contaminants.
Imhoff cones are commonly used in environmental and water quality laboratories, as well as in wastewater treatment plants, to monitor and assess the settleable solids content in water and wastewater samples.
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