Q: Is a hydrometer usually made of glass? ¶
A: Yes, and consists of a cylindrical stem and a bulb weighted with mercury or lead shot to make it float upright.
Q: Are hydrometers also used for maintenance of wet-cell nickel-cadmium batteries to ensure the electrolyte is of the proper strength for the application? ¶
A: Yes, for this battery chemistry the specific gravity of the electrolyte is not related to the state of charge of the battery.
Q: Is a hydrometer gently lowered into the liquid until it floats freely? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are hydrometers calibrated for different uses? ¶
A: Yes, such as a lactometer for measuring the density of milk, a saccharometer for measuring the density of sugar in a liquid, or an alcoholometer for measuring higher levels of alcohol in spirits.
Q: Are hydrometers testing the quality of the antifreeze solution used for engine cooling? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are hydrometers used — covering specific gravity ranges of 1.0–0.95? ¶
A: Yes, and 0.95–0.9 etc.
Q: Are hydrometers frequently named for their use: a lactometer? ¶
A: Yes, for example, is a hydrometer designed especially for use with dairy products.
Q: Is a hydrometer a hydrometer that has a thermometer enclosed in the float section? ¶
A: Yes.