Here is a list of precision balance, precision scale, and laboratory balance with their purpose, application, accuracy, readability, features, weighing range, precision, typical environment, and sensitivity to external factors:
Precision Balance Purpose:
Used to measure accurate mass at a high precision level.
Precision Balance Application:
Chemistry, biology, pharmacy, medicine, jewelry making, and various industrial applications.
Precision Balance Accuracy:
Typically accurate to within 0.001 grams or even 0.0001 grams (0.1 mg)
Precision Balance Readability:
Typically readable to the nearest 0.0001 grams or 0.00001 grams (0.01 mg)
Precision Balance Features:
Stable and sturdy platform for weighing objects
Built-in tare function for subtracting the weight of the container
Some models have a built-in timer for measuring weights over time
Precision Balance Weighing Range:
Typically ranges from 0.001 grams to 200 grams or more
Precision Balance Precision:
A measure of the balance's ability to reproduce the same weight measurement multiple times
Precision Balance Typical Environment:
Clean, dry, and dust-free environment to prevent contamination and interference with the weighing process
Sensitivity to external factors:
Sensitive to changes in temperature, humidity, and vibration, so they should be placed in a stable environment with minimal fluctuations in these factors
Precision Scale Purpose:
Zero waste shop scales weigh small to medium-sized objects with high precision
Precision Scale Application:
Industrial applications, food processing, quality control, laboratory experiments, and various manufacturing processes
Precision Scale Accuracy:
Typically accurate to within 0.1 grams to 0.01 grams
Precision Scale Readability:
Readability varies depending on the model, but typically readable to the nearest 0.01 grams or 0.001 grams
Precision Scale Features:
Sturdy platform with a large surface area
Built-in tare function for subtracting the weight of the container
Many models have a built-in digital display and timer
Precision Scale Weighing Range:
Varies depending on the model, but typically ranging from 10 grams to 100 kilograms or more
Precision Scale Precision:
A measure of the scale's ability to reproduce the same weight measurement multiple times
Precision Scale Typical Environment:
Clean, dry, and vibration-free environment to prevent errors
Sensitivity to external factors:
Sensitive to changes in temperature and humidity, so they should be calibrated regularly to maintain accuracy
Laboratory Balance Purpose:
Measures small weights with extremely high precision
Laboratory Balance Application:
Chemistry, biology, pharmaceutical research, and other scientific applications where high accuracy is crucial
Laboratory Balance Accuracy:
Typically accurate to within 0.0001 grams or even 0.00001 grams (0.1 mg)
Laboratory Balance Readability:
Readability varies depending on the model, but typically readable to the nearest 0.00001 grams or 0.000001 grams (0.01 mg)
Laboratory Balance Features:
Extremely stable and sturdy platform with a non-reactive surface
Advanced weighing technology for exceptional precision
Some models have a built-in electronic control system and automatic calibration
Laboratory Balance Weighing Range:
Typically ranges from 0.001 grams to 100 grams, but some models can weigh up to 1 kilogram or more
Laboratory Balance Precision:
A measure of the balance's ability to reproduce the same weight measurement multiple times
Laboratory Balance Typical Environment:
Specialized clean room with controlled temperature, humidity, and vibration levels to maintain optimal performance
Sensitivity to external factors:
Highly sensitive to changes in temperature, humidity, and vibration, so it requires meticulous care and maintenance
Feature | Precision Balance | Precision Scale | Laboratory Balance |
Purpose | Measuring the weight or mass of objects with high precision | Measuring the weight or mass of objects with moderate precision | Measuring the weight or mass of objects with very high precision |
Application | Various laboratory applications, including chemistry, biology, and pharmacy | General laboratory tasks, industrial weighing, and retail applications | Pharmaceutical manufacturing, chemical analysis, and research |
Accuracy | High accuracy, typically within 0.1 mg to 1 g | Moderate accuracy, typically within 1 mg to 10 g | Extremely high accuracy, typically within 0.1 mg to 1 microgram |
Readability | High readability, typically to the nearest 0.01 mg to 0.1 g | Moderate readability, typically to the nearest 0.1 mg to 1 g | Extremely high readability, typically to the nearest 0.01 mg to 1 microgram |
Features | Digital display, automatic taring, and tare memory | Digital display, automatic taring, and tare memory | Digital display, automatic taring, tare memory, and advanced features like temperature compensation and electronic weighing |
Weighing Range | Up to 20 kg | Up to 150 kg | Up to 200 g |
Precision | High precision | Moderate precision | Extremely high precision |
Typical Environment | Laboratory environment | Laboratory environment, industrial environment, retail setting | Laboratory environment, pharmaceutical production facility |
Sensitivity to External Factors | Sensitive to vibrations, drafts, and temperature changes | Less sensitive to external factors than laboratory balances | Very sensitive to vibrations, drafts, and temperature changes |
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