CANNON-FENSKE OPAQUE VISCOMETER (REVERSED FLOW)

ASTM D445, ASTM D2170, ISO 3104

The Cannon-Fenske Opaque Viscometer is a reverse-flow type, for measurement of kinematic viscosity of dark Newtonian liquids according to ASTM D445 and ISO 3104. It permits measurement of liquids whose meniscus cannot be seen at the timing marks when using a Cannon-Fenske Routine-type viscometer. Used to measure kinematic viscosity of liquid (cutback) asphalts and road oils at 60°C (140°F) in range of 30 to 6000 centistokes according to ASTM D2170. Also used to study lubricating oils at low temperatures when investigating the effect of various additives on lubricating and hydraulic oils. External pressure can be applied to vary shear stress and shear rate. Specifications conform to ASTM D446 and ISO 3105. Minimum sample volume is 12 mL. Minimum bath depth is 229 mm (9 in). Special constant viscometers are available at additional cost. Both calibrated and uncalibrated viscometers are available. Calibrated viscometers include a certificate of calibration and instruction sheet. Holders are sold separately.

CANNON-Fenske Opaque Viscometers

CATALOG NUMBER SIZE APPROXIMATE CONSTANT
(MM²/S²)
VISCOSITY RANGE (MM²/S)
UNCALIBRATED CALIBRATED LOW HIGH
9721-E50 9721-F50 25 0.002 0.4 2.0
9721-E53 9721-F53 50 0.004 0.8 4.0
9721-E56 9721-F56 75 0.008 1.6 8.0
9721-E59 9721-F59 100 0.015 3.0 15
9721-E62 9721-F62 150 0.035 7.0 35
9721-E65 9721-F65 200 0.1 20 100
9721-E68 9721-F68 300 0.25 50 250
9721-E71 9721-F71 350 0.5 100 500
9721-E74 9721-F74 400 1.2 240 1200
9721-E77 9721-F77 450 2.5 500 2500
9721-E80 9721-F80 500 8.0 1600 8000
9721-E83 9721-F83 600 20 4000 20000
9721-E86 9721-F86 650 45 9000 45000
9721-E89 9721-F89 700 100 20000 100000

Viscosity ranges in mm²/s represent flow times of 250 to 1000 seconds for size 25 and 200 to 1000 seconds for all other sizes