A penetrometer is a device used for measuring the density of pharmaceuticals products such as ointments, creams and food. A range of different styles and sizes of penetrometers exist for use in diverse settings, including civil engineering, agriculture, geology, scientific exploration and mainly in measuring of compaction of soil.
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The Penetration is used to measure the resistance which a material under specified test conditions provides against being pierced by a specifically shaped penetrator. Beside the configuration of the penetrator used, prime importance attaches to such factors as temperature, time and load specified by the different standard methods of test.