Application Notes

Precise quantification of moisture content is essential for ensuring the consistency and reliability of plastic materials in diverse applications, ranging from packaging materials to medical devices. This application note will show how the 530 PBM 60-HR moisture analyzer can be utilized for accurate plastic moisture analysis, for fast and reproducible results.

The moisture and ash content of sawdust are critical factors when utilising sawdust as biomass fuel. Management of these factors not only enhances energy output, but also minimizes any environmental impact.

The determination of moisture content is important within many areas of the food industry. Such areas include raw materials and incoming goods inspections, during production and storage, within quality control and in new product development. To ensure optimum food quality and safety, the level of moisture is carefully measured and controlled.

Nowadays there is an intensive search for clean and renewable energy sources to replace part of fossil energy.
In Brazil the sugarcane appears as the best option for a renewable source of energy. Sugarcane can supply energy through two products: biomass and ethanol. The biggest source of biomass as a source of energy is the bagasse of the sugarcane, which is directly burnt in boilers, in the so-called system co-generation.

Ashing test procedures performed on pharmaceutical, polymer, and food samples frequently involve the use of H2SO4 resulting in sulfated ash.

Not prominently visible, weighing cells are being used in a wide range of industries.The evolution of the weighing cell starts with the substitution balance which has been replaced by the electromagnetic force compensation principle. Further development went into the direction of monolithic weighing cell design and the latest technology is a hybrid solution, offering ecologic and economic benefits.

The Loss on Ignition (LOI) is an important analytical parameter in the assay of petrochemical catalysts. This paper by Dr. Sc. Dirk Hofmans, Manager of Analytical Laboratory at Umicore, shows the excellent repeatability and precision of a Precisa prepASH automatic drying and ashing furnace for the determination of Loss on Ignition in petrochemical catalysts.

Read our latest Application note determining the moisture content of rice using Precisa's XM60/120 Moisture Analyser. Available online.

Read our latest Application note determining the moisture content of margarine using Precisa's XM60/120 Moisture Analyser. Available online.

Read our latest Application note of Lactose Analysis for Pharmaceuticals using Precisa's prepASH 340 Series. Available online.