Plummet Balance

Conventionally particle size distribution analysis is carried out using pipette and hydrometer methods. Whereas in the hydrometer method it is possible to determine particle sizes in the range 75microns, the method involves computation and it is time-consuming. The pipette method can be used for determining only the percentage of specific sizes less than 0.02, 0.006 and 0.002mm as a percentage of the total soil sample.