Loss-On-Drying moisture analysis seemed like a simple process until, in a state of naïve bliss, I promised to look at evaporation, vapor pressure and bound water. While I was otherwise occupied with hese realities, I offered to enter the world of witchcraft and folklore; water activity.
Loss-On-Drying Moisture Analysis and Other Moisture Mysteries Part IV: Water Activity
Posted by Art Gatenby on Nov 11, 2021 3:27:32 PM
Topics: Bound Moisture, Moisture Sorption Isotherm, Moisture Analysis, Water Activity, Loss-On-Drying
Loss-On-Drying Moisture Analysis and Other Moisture Mysteries Part III: Free and Bound Water
Posted by Art Gatenby on Jun 16, 2020 2:35:12 PM
In my previous missive about Loss-On drying, we discussed Vapor Pressure -- because logically it was next. As we continue to explore moisture, we learn how vital vapor pressure is when regarding the quirky issues of free and bound water.
Topics: Evaporation, Bound Moisture, Free Moisture, Moisture Analysis, Moisture Testing, Karl Fischer Titration, Praxis Moisture Balance, Loss-On-Drying, Moisture, karl fischer moisture, water content measurement
Last week, as I was reflecting on a recent moisture content problem, I recalled our series “Loss-on Drying and Other Moisture Mysteries.” In that series I examined moisture chemistry in products. However, I did little to define moisture content.
Topics: Bound Moisture, Free Moisture, Moisture Analysis, Water Activity, Moisture Testing, Karl Fischer, Karl Fischer Titration, Moisture
LOD is Really Simple, or Moisture Analysis for the Newbie
Posted by Art Gatenby on Jun 12, 2015 4:51:00 PM
One quiet night, long ago I was musing over moisture analysis and how easy it is to do using Loss-on Drying (LOD). Little did I know what was in store.
Read MoreTopics: Bound Moisture, Moisture Analysis, Moisture Testing, Loss-On-Drying