Oven Drying Methods

Oven drying is a method of moisture testing that involves utilizing an oven to remove moisture from a sample. Several types of equipment are utilized in this process:

Equipment for Moisture Testing

Drying Oven: A controlled environment chamber used to heat and circulate hot air to dry samples.
Moisture Analyzer: A specialized instrument that directly measures moisture content using various techniques.
Scales: Used to determine the weight of samples before and after drying to calculate moisture loss.
Desiccators: Containers with moisture-absorbing materials used to cool and dry samples to prevent moisture re-absorption.

Procedure:

In oven drying methods, a sample is weighed and placed in the drying oven at a controlled temperature until it reaches a constant weight. The difference in weight before and after drying indicates the amount of moisture removed.

Applications:

Oven drying is commonly used in various industries to determine moisture content in:

Food Products
Pharmaceuticals
Construction Materials
Agricultural Products