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Manual of Petroleum
Measurement Standards
Chapter 9—Density Determination

SECOND EDITION, DECEMBER 2002
REAFFIRMED, OCTOBER 2005

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Section 1—Standard Test Method for Density,
RelativeDensity (Specific Gravity),
or API Gravity of Crude Petroleum
and Liquid Petroleum Products by
Hydrometer Method

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Manual of Petroleum
Measurement Standards
Chapter 9—Density DeterminationSection 1—Standard Test Method for Density,
Relative Density (Specific Gravity),
or API Gravity of Crude Petroleum
and Liquid Petroleum Products by
Hydrometer Method

Measurement Coordination
SECOND EDITION, DECEMBER 2002
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Copyright American Petroleum Institute
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