Density Slopes Set – 48 Specimens
Product Specification Sheet
Density Slopes Set – 48 Specimens
Model Number: MTM-44
The Density Slopes Set – 48 Specimens from Micro Technologies is a comprehensive laboratory kit designed for quantitative investigations of density, mass and volume. The set contains 48 specimens representing 12 different materials, with four specimens of each material. Students measure the mass and volume of each specimen, plot mass against volume and determine material density from the slope of the resulting graph. Instructions are included.
Product Specification
The Density Slopes Set – 48 Specimens from Micro Technologies is designed for physics and material science laboratory experiments that investigate the mathematical relationship between mass, volume and density.
Unlike basic density sets that provide only one specimen of each material, this kit contains four specimens of each of 12 different materials, giving a total of 48 specimens.
The included materials are maple wood, polypropylene, nylon, acrylic, polyurethane, phenolic, PVC, copper, brass, Teflon, polyethylene and aluminium.
The selection provides a broad combination of wood, polymers and metals, allowing students to compare density characteristics across substantially different classes of materials.
The specimens are supplied as multiple samples of each material so students can obtain several mass and volume data points for the same substance.
Students begin by determining the volume of each specimen using suitable dimensional measurements or an appropriate laboratory method. The mass of each specimen is then determined using a laboratory balance.
The collected measurements can be plotted on a graph with mass as a function of volume.
For specimens made from the same homogeneous material, the plotted data should form an approximately straight-line relationship because mass is proportional to volume.
The fundamental relationship is:
Density = Mass ÷ Volume
This can also be expressed as:
Mass = Density × Volume
Therefore, when mass is plotted on the vertical axis and volume on the horizontal axis, the slope of the graph represents the density of the material.
This makes the Density Slopes Set particularly useful for connecting laboratory measurement with graphical data analysis.
Students can construct separate graphs for different materials and compare the resulting slopes. A material with a greater density produces a steeper mass-versus-volume slope than a lower-density material under comparable plotting conditions.
The set also demonstrates an important scientific principle: the density of a homogeneous material remains approximately constant even when the mass and volume of individual specimens change.
For example, four copper specimens may have different masses and volumes, but the ratio of mass to volume should remain approximately consistent within normal experimental uncertainty.
The same investigation can be repeated for aluminium, brass, polymers and wood, providing extensive opportunities for comparative analysis.
The broad material selection also helps students understand that visually similar specimens can have substantially different densities.
The kit is useful for developing several laboratory skills simultaneously, including measurement, calculation, graph construction, slope determination, data interpretation and comparison with reference values.
Specimens can also be used for material-identification exercises by calculating experimental density and comparing the result with appropriate known values.
The complete specimen collection is supplied in acrylic tubes, with the specimens organized as sets of four for convenient storage and laboratory management.
Instructions are included to support structured practical activities.
Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies, the Density Slopes Set – 48 Specimens is suitable for physics laboratories, material science laboratories and institutions requiring a more quantitative approach to density experiments.
Features
- Comprehensive Density Slopes Set
- Total of 48 specimens
- 12 different materials
- Four specimens of each material
- Multiple volumes for each material
- Maple wood specimens
- Polypropylene specimens
- Nylon specimens
- Acrylic specimens
- Polyurethane specimens
- Phenolic specimens
- PVC specimens
- Copper specimens
- Brass specimens
- Teflon specimens
- Polyethylene specimens
- Aluminium specimens
- Suitable for mass-volume graphing
- Density determined from graph slope
- Acrylic tube storage
- Instructions included
Benefits
- Provides multiple data points for each material
- Enables experimental mass-versus-volume graphs
- Demonstrates density as the slope of a graph
- Shows that density remains approximately constant for the same material
- Allows comparison of 12 different materials
- Includes wood, polymers and metals
- Develops graphing and data-analysis skills
- Supports quantitative density calculations
- Useful for material identification
- Suitable for individual and group practical activities
- Provides 48 specimens for extensive laboratory investigation
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Density Slopes Set |
| Product Type | Mass-Volume Density Experiment Set |
| Total Specimens | 48 |
| Number of Materials | 12 |
| Specimens per Material | 4 |
| Wood Material | Maple |
| Polymer / Synthetic Materials | Polypropylene, Nylon, Acrylic, Polyurethane, Phenolic, PVC, Teflon, Polyethylene |
| Metal Materials | Copper, Brass, Aluminium |
| Primary Measurement | Mass & Volume |
| Graph | Mass vs. Volume |
| Graph Slope | Represents Material Density |
| Storage | Acrylic Tubes |
| Instructions | Included |
| Use | Physics / Material Science Laboratory |
Set Composition
| Material | Category | Specimens |
|---|---|---|
| Maple Wood | Wood | 4 |
| Polypropylene | Polymer | 4 |
| Nylon | Polymer | 4 |
| Acrylic | Polymer | 4 |
| Polyurethane | Polymer | 4 |
| Phenolic | Synthetic Material | 4 |
| PVC | Polymer | 4 |
| Copper | Metal | 4 |
| Brass | Metal | 4 |
| Teflon | Polymer | 4 |
| Polyethylene | Polymer | 4 |
| Aluminium | Metal | 4 |
| Total | — | 48 |
Applications
- Density determination experiments
- Mass-versus-volume graph experiments
- Density slope calculations
- Material property investigations
- Graph plotting exercises
- Data analysis practicals
- Mass and volume measurements
- Density comparison studies
- Material identification
- Metal density experiments
- Polymer density experiments
- Wood density experiments
- Properties of matter studies
- Physics laboratory practicals
- Material science experiments
Available Variants
Density Slopes Set, 48-Piece Density Set, 12 Material Density Set, Mass Volume Graph Set, Density Graph Experiment Kit, Material Density Specimen Set, Physics Lab Density Slopes Apparatus
SKU System
MT-DSS-48
FAQs
What is a Density Slopes Set?
A Density Slopes Set is a laboratory specimen collection used to investigate the relationship between mass and volume and determine material density from the slope of a mass-versus-volume graph.
How many specimens are included?
The complete set contains 48 specimens.
How many different materials are represented?
The set contains 12 different materials, with four specimens of each material.
Which materials are included?
The set includes maple wood, polypropylene, nylon, acrylic, polyurethane, phenolic, PVC, copper, brass, Teflon, polyethylene and aluminium.
How many specimens of each material are provided?
There are four specimens of each material.
How is density determined using the graph?
When mass is plotted against volume, the slope is calculated as the change in mass divided by the change in volume. This slope corresponds to the density of the material.
Why are four specimens of each material included?
Multiple specimens provide several mass and volume data points, allowing students to construct a meaningful graph and investigate whether density remains constant for the same material.
Does density change when specimen size changes?
For a homogeneous material under the same conditions, density remains approximately constant even when the specimen's mass and volume change proportionally.
How are the specimens stored?
The specimens are organized in acrylic tubes, with samples packaged in sets for convenient storage.
Are instructions included?
Yes. Instructions are included with the Density Slopes Set.
Why Choose Our Products
- Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies
- Comprehensive 48-specimen set
- 12 different materials
- Four specimens per material
- Ideal for mass-volume graph experiments
- Supports density determination through graph slope
- Includes wood, polymer and metal samples
- Acrylic tube storage
- Instructions included
- Suitable for institutional and bulk procurement
- OEM supply requirements supported
Call to Action
Turn density measurement into a complete data-analysis and graphing experiment with the Density Slopes Set – 48 Specimens from Micro Technologies. With 12 different materials and four specimens of each, the set is ideal for studying mass-volume relationships and determining density through graph slopes. Contact us for institutional pricing, bulk laboratory procurement and customized supply requirements.
