ASPHALT INSTITUTE VACUUM VISCOMETER

ASTM D2171

The Asphalt Institute Vacuum Viscometer measures the viscosity of highly viscous materials according to ASTM D2171. Minimum sample volume is 3 mL. Minimum bath depth is 180 mm (7.1 in). Viscometers are provided with a certificate of calibration and instruction sheet. Permanently attached round metal holders are included or may be ordered separately.

Asphalt Institute Vacuum Viscometers

CATALOG NUMBER SIZE APPROXIMATE CONSTANT
(POISE/SEC AT 300 MM HG)
VISCOSITY RANGE
(POISE)
WITHOUT HOLDER WITH HOLDER* BULB B BULB C BULB D LOW HIGH
9724-R50 9724-T50 25 2.0 1.0 0.7 42 800
9724-R55 9724-T55 50 8.0 4.0 3.0 180 3200
9724-R60 9724-T60 100 32 16 10 600 12800
9724-R65 9724-T65 200 128 64 40 2400 52000
9724-R70 9724-T70 400R 500 250 160 9600 1400000
9724-R75 9724-T75 800R 2000 1000 640 38000 5800000

*Round holder is compatible with a 51 mm (2 in) diameter port