Shrinkage Limit Test Set (Mercury Method)

This test set is used to determine the shrinkage limit of a soil sample. The shrinkage limit of a particular soil is the point where the reduction in the moisture no longer causes a decrease in soil volume.

The set includes:

• CYLINDER, GRADUATED 25 ML GLASS:
  1 x Graduated Cylinder, 25ml Glass
• EVAPORATING DISH, 250 ML PORCELAIN:
  1 x Mixing Dish, 250 Ml
• SOIL SHRINKAGE PLATE 1/8" X 3" X 3" (3144A):
  1 x Soil Shrinkage Plate
• MONEL METAL SHRINKAGE DISH (SA-55A) H-4256:
  1 x Monel Metal Shrinkage Dish
• VOLUME CUP GLASS (3143C) P/N S1828:
  1 x Glass Volume Cup for Shrinkage Test

Note: mercury is not supplied with this kit.

See ASTM D4943 for more information.