Bulk density by wax coating calculator

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Worked example — results

• ✓ Wax volume < 15% of total

Method, formulas and assumptions

• Volume of waxed lump = (436.8-205.1)/1 = 231.7 cm³
• Wax volume = (436.8-412.5)/0.9 = 27 cm³
• Soil volume = 231.7-27 = 204.7 cm³
• Bulk density = 412.5/204.7 = 2.0151 t/m³
• Dry density = 2.0151/(1+18.2/100) = 1.7049 t/m³

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