Definitions
- Used to measure the specific gravity of liquids such as water, alcohol, or battery acid. - Commonly used in scientific experiments, industrial processes, and homebrewing. - Can be used to determine the concentration of a solution or the amount of dissolved solids in a liquid.
- A type of hydrometer used specifically to measure the relative density of liquids. - Commonly used in the petroleum industry to measure the density of crude oil or gasoline. - Can also be used to measure the salinity of seawater or the concentration of sugar in a syrup.
List of Similarities
- 1Both hydrometer and areometer are instruments used to measure the density of liquids.
- 2Both can be used to determine the concentration of a solution.
- 3Both are commonly used in scientific experiments and industrial processes.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: Hydrometer measures the specific gravity of liquids, while areometer measures the relative density of liquids.
- 2Design: Areometer is a type of hydrometer with a narrower range of measurement than a typical hydrometer.
- 3Usage: Areometer is more commonly used in the petroleum industry, while hydrometer is more versatile and can be used in various fields.
- 4Naming: Areometer is a less common term than hydrometer and may not be familiar to many people.
- 5History: Hydrometer has been in use for centuries, while areometer is a more recent invention.
Remember this!
Hydrometer and areometer are both instruments used to measure the density of liquids. However, hydrometer measures the specific gravity of liquids, while areometer measures the relative density of liquids. Areometer is a type of hydrometer with a narrower range of measurement and is more commonly used in the petroleum industry.
