Description
Le Chatelier mould
According to EN 196-3.
Le Chatelier Molds are used to determine the volume consistency (soundness) of cement.
The mold (electroless nickel plated), consists of a spring tensioned split cylinder 30 mm internal diameter, 30 mm high with two indicator stems which measure 165 mm from the points of the centre line of the cylinder and O ring.
Two or three molds are required for each test.
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