Brookfield Dial Viscometer - Manual (Page 22)

Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc. Page 22 Manual No. M/85-150-P700
APPENDIX D - Calibration Procedures
The accuracy of the Dial Viscometer is verified using viscosity standard fluids which are available from
Brookfield Engineering Laboratories or your local Brookfield agent. Viscosity standards are Newtonian,
and therefore, have the same viscosity regardless of spindle speed (or shear rate). Viscosity standards,
calibrated at 25
°
C, are shown in Table D1.
Container size: For Viscosity Standards <30,000 cP, use a 600 ml Low Form Griffin Beaker
having a working volume of 500 ml.
For Viscosity Standards
≥
30,000 cP, use the fluid container.
Inside Diameter: 3.25"(8.25cm)
Height:
4.75"(12.1cm)
Note: Container may be larger, but may not be smaller.
Temperature: As stated on the fluid standard label: (
±
) 0.1
°
C
Conditions: The Viscometer should be set according to the operating instructions. The water
bath should be stabilized at test temperature. Viscometers with the letters “LV”
or “RV” in the model designation should have the guard leg attached.
Brookfield Viscosity Standard Fluid General Information
We recommend that Brookfield Viscosity Standard Fluids be replaced on an annual basis, one year
from date of initial use. These fluids are pure silicone and are not subject to change over time.
However, exposure to outside contaminants through normal use requires replacement on an annual
basis. Contamination may occur by the introduction of solvent, standard of different viscosity or
other foreign material.
Viscosity Standard Fluids may be stored under normal laboratory conditions. Disposal should be in
accordance with state, local and federal regulations as specified on the material safety data sheet.
Normal 25
°
C Standard Fluids High Temperature Standard Fluids
Viscosity (cP) Viscosity (cP) Three Viscosity/Temperatures**
5 5,000 HT-30,000
10 12,500 HT-60,000
50 30,000 HT-100,000
100 60,000
500 100,000
1,000
SILICONE VISCOSITY STANDARD FLUIDS
TABLE D1
Refer to Brookfield catalog
for more information.
**25
°
C, 93.3
°
C, 149
°
C