Description

Le Chatelier Water Bath – For Determining Soundness of Cement

The Le Chatelier Water Bath is a precision-engineered apparatus designed for determining the soundness of cement by the Le Chatelier method. It provides a controlled and uniform water heating environment for accurate expansion testing of cement specimens, ensuring the quality and stability of cement used in construction.

Constructed from high-grade stainless steel, the water bath is double-walled and insulated to maintain a constant temperature. It is fitted with an immersion heater, thermostat, and digital temperature controller, allowing precise regulation of water temperature up to 100°C. The bath can accommodate Le Chatelier moulds and is equipped with a lid and perforated shelf for specimen support.

Key Features:

• Double-walled stainless steel construction with thermal insulation

• Temperature range up to 100°C with digital temperature control

• Fitted with immersion heater, thermostat, and temperature indicator

• Supplied with perforated shelf and lid for even heating

• Available in different capacities (3 or 6 moulds)

• Conforms to IS: 4031 (Part 3), ASTM C151, and BS standards

Applications:

• Used for soundness testing of cement by the Le Chatelier method

• Ideal for cement testing laboratories and construction quality control units

• Suitable for educational and research laboratories in civil engineering