Density Block Set
Product Specification Sheet
Density Block Set
Model Number: MTM-39
The Density Block Set from Micro Technologies is an educational laboratory set consisting of four equal-volume metal blocks made from copper, steel, brass and aluminium. Each block measures approximately 1¼ × 1¼ inches and is provided with a chrome-plated hook, making the set suitable for practical experiments involving specific gravity, density, mass, volume and measurement.
Product Specification
The Density Block Set from Micro Technologies is designed for physics and material science laboratory experiments involving the comparative study of density and specific gravity of different metals.
The set consists of four metal blocks of equal volume, providing students with a simple and effective way to compare the physical properties of different metallic materials.
The four specimens are made from copper, steel, brass and aluminium. Since these metals possess different densities, their equal-volume specimens have noticeably different masses.
This makes the set particularly useful for demonstrating an important principle: objects with the same volume can have different masses when they are made from different materials.
Each metal block measures approximately 1¼ × 1¼ inches, providing a compact and convenient specimen format for routine laboratory handling.
The specimens incorporate chrome-plated hooks, enabling them to be suspended conveniently during suitable specific gravity and mechanics experiments.
Students can measure the mass of each block using a suitable laboratory balance and compare the values while maintaining approximately equal specimen volume.
Density can be investigated using the standard relationship:
Density = Mass ÷ Volume
Because the specimens are designed to have equal volumes, differences in measured mass provide a direct indication of differences in material density.
The aluminium block provides a useful lower-density comparison, while steel, brass and copper demonstrate progressively different mass characteristics for comparable specimen volumes.
The suspension hooks also allow the specimens to be incorporated into suitable specific gravity experiments involving immersion in water. When used with appropriate laboratory equipment, measurements in air and while immersed can support specific gravity investigations.
The set can therefore complement suitable Spring Balances, laboratory balances, water containers and other density-measurement apparatus.
Students can also arrange the specimens according to their measured masses and compare their observations with known density values for the respective metals.
The equal-volume configuration reduces unnecessary dimensional differences between specimens and helps focus attention on the relationship between material type, mass and density.
Beyond density experiments, the blocks can support lessons involving properties of matter, material identification, measurement and comparative characteristics of metals.
The compact four-block set is convenient for student practicals, instructor demonstrations and routine material-property experiments.
Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies, the Density Block Set is suitable for physics laboratories, material science laboratories and educational institutions requiring equal-volume metal specimens for density and specific gravity studies.
Features
- Set of four metal blocks
- Equal-volume specimen configuration
- Copper block included
- Steel block included
- Brass block included
- Aluminium block included
- Approx. 1¼ × 1¼ inch block size
- Chrome-plated suspension hooks
- Suitable for specific gravity experiments
- Useful for density determination
- Suitable for mass comparison
- Convenient suspension arrangement
- Compact laboratory specimens
- Useful for material comparison
- Suitable for measurement education
Benefits
- Equal volumes make density comparison easier
- Four different metals provide clear mass differences
- Helps demonstrate mass-to-volume relationships
- Suitable for specific gravity investigations
- Chrome-plated hooks enable convenient suspension
- Can be used with compatible Spring Balances
- Useful for immersion-based experiments
- Supports quantitative laboratory measurements
- Helps students compare metallic material properties
- Compact design simplifies handling and storage
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Density Block Set |
| Product Type | Equal-Volume Metal Specimen Set |
| Number of Blocks | 4 |
| Materials | Copper, Steel, Brass, Aluminium |
| Volume | Equal for All Blocks |
| Approx. Block Size | 1¼ × 1¼ in |
| Suspension | Hook |
| Hook Finish | Chrome Plated |
| Primary Application | Density & Specific Gravity |
| Additional Application | Measurement Education |
| Use | Physics / Material Science Laboratory |
Set Composition
| Material | Quantity | Configuration |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 1 | Equal-volume block with hook |
| Steel | 1 | Equal-volume block with hook |
| Brass | 1 | Equal-volume block with hook |
| Aluminium | 1 | Equal-volume block with hook |
| Total | 4 Blocks | — |
Applications
- Specific gravity experiments
- Density determination
- Equal-volume material comparison
- Metal density comparison
- Mass comparison experiments
- Properties of matter demonstrations
- Material identification exercises
- Suspension experiments
- Immersion-based measurements
- Measurement education
- Physics laboratory practicals
- Material science experiments
- Educational science demonstrations
Available Variants
Density Block Set, Four Metal Density Blocks, Equal Volume Metal Block Set, Specific Gravity Block Set, Copper Brass Steel Aluminium Blocks, Physics Lab Density Blocks, Metal Density Specimen Set
SKU System
MT-DBS-Series
FAQs
What is a Density Block Set used for?
It is used for practical experiments involving density, specific gravity, mass, volume and comparative properties of different metals.
How many blocks are included in the set?
The complete set contains four equal-volume metal blocks.
Which metals are included?
The set includes copper, steel, brass and aluminium.
Are all four blocks the same volume?
Yes. The blocks are designed to have equal volumes, allowing their different masses and densities to be compared conveniently.
What is the approximate size of each block?
Each specimen measures approximately 1¼ × 1¼ inches.
Do the blocks include suspension hooks?
Yes. Each specimen is provided with a chrome-plated hook for convenient suspension during suitable experiments.
Can the blocks be used for specific gravity experiments?
Yes. The blocks are suitable for specific gravity investigations, including appropriate suspension and immersion-based laboratory setups.
Why do equal-volume blocks have different masses?
Copper, steel, brass and aluminium have different material densities. Therefore, equal volumes of these metals have different masses.
Can the Density Block Set be used with a Spring Balance?
Yes. The hooks allow compatible specimens to be suspended from a suitable Spring Balance for appropriate laboratory experiments.
Where is the Density Block Set commonly used?
It is suitable for physics laboratories, material science laboratories, schools, colleges, universities and educational science facilities.
Why Choose Our Products
- Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies
- Four equal-volume metal specimens
- Copper, steel, brass and aluminium included
- Chrome-plated suspension hooks
- Suitable for specific gravity and density studies
- Useful for measurement education
- Compact and reusable laboratory set
- Suitable for institutional procurement
- Bulk laboratory supply available
- OEM requirements supported
Call to Action
Make density and specific gravity experiments more practical with the Density Block Set from Micro Technologies. Featuring equal-volume blocks of copper, steel, brass and aluminium with suspension hooks, the set is ideal for comparative metal-property studies. Contact us for institutional pricing, bulk laboratory procurement and customized supply requirements.
