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Testing the Alcohol Content of a Beverage without a Hydrometer
Measuring the alcohol content of a beverage without a hydrometer requires following a few simple steps. Knowing the amount of alcohol in a drink can help you better understand the characteristics and strength of that beverage:
Materials Needed
- Plastic Containers
- Measuring Cup
- Distilled Water
- Salt
- Ice
- Calculator
- Thermometer
Procedure
Here is how to determine the alcohol content of a beverage without a hydrometer:
- Pour the beverage in a plastic container and fill it halfway.
- Add distilled water to the container until it reaches the top.
- Measure a tablespoon of salt and add it to the container.
- Put the container in the refrigerator for an hour to allow the mixture to cool down.
- After an hour, measure the temperature of the liquid with a thermometer.
- Use a calculator to find the specific gravity of the liquid. This can be done using the formula: Specific gravity = (liquid mass / liquid volume) * temperature shift coefficient.
- Subtract the specific gravity of the liquid from the specific gravity of the beverage without water. The difference is the alcohol content of the beverage.
Results
By following these steps, you will get an accurate measure of the alcohol content of the beverage without a hydrometer.
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