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SEDIMENTATION STUDIES APPARATUS

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Specific Gravity Bottle capacity 50 ml.

Cylinders : Five Graduated cylinders (Mounted vertically)

Material : Borosilicate Glass ID : 50 to 51 mm Length : 1 m
Stop Watch : Electronic
Collecting Tanks : Capacity 2 Ltrs. (3 Nos.)
Instruction Manual : An ENGLISH instruction manual will be provided along with the
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