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Variation in the buoyancy correction, Δmb, resulting from the use of constant values of f, Z and Ma in (36)
| Material | Δmb (μg) | Δmb (μg) |
|---|---|---|
|
|
1 kg | 100 g |
| Platinum-iridium | 5.5 | 0.55 |
| Stainless steel | 15 | 1.5 |
| Silicon | 54 | 5.4 |
| Brass | 14 | 1.4 |
| Aluminum | 44 | 4.4 |
| Tantalum | 7. 1 | 0.71 |
| Water | 119 | 12 |
