apparent density

apparent density

[ə′pa·rənt ′dens·əd·ē]

(metallurgy)

The weight per unit volume of a metal powder, in contrast to the weight per unit volume of the individual particles.

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apparent density

1. The mass per unit volume of in-place thermal insulation.

2. The mass per unit volume (or the weight per unit volume) of a material, including the voids which are inherent in the material.

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