
6 Determining moisture levels
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Solids:
• Distribute powder samples evenly on the weighing pan.
• Make course samples smaller using a mortar or grinder. Do not
expose the sample to any heat while you are grinding it as this will
lead to a loss of moisture.
Liquids:
• You are advised to use a fiber glass filter for liquids, pastes or slurry
samples. The fiber glass filter offers the following advantages:
– even distribution on account of the capillary effect
– no formation of drops
– quick evaporation due to the larger surface
6.2.1 Preventing samples being encrusted
In order to avoid the sample becoming encrusted, solvent can also be
added to the sample after the measurement has started. The solvent
added has no bearing on the final result of the measurement.
• Start the measurement, automatically or by pressing the «
START/
STOP
» key.
• The moisture analyser hood can be opened again within 5 seconds
of the start. During this time, the words "START DRYING" are
displayed in the info line of the display.
• After opening the sample chamber, you can add additional solvent
at any time until the hood is closed. Once the moisture analyser
hood is closed, the measurement is continued. "START COVER
CLOSE" appears in the info line in the display. If you press the
«
START/STOP
» key, the measurement is interrupted.