Dimensionless ratio of the actual fluid density \rho to the fluid density of a reference substance \rho_{\rm ref}, both taken at STP:
(1) | SG= \frac{\rho}{\rho_{\rm ref}} |
The value of \rho_{\rm ref} depends on context:
\rho_{\rm ref} = \rho_{\rm H_2O} | \rho_{\rm ref} = \rho_{\rm air} | ||||
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Natural Science / Physics / Fluid density
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