Q. What is the use of a moisture analyzer?

Answer

The loss-on-drying technique is used by a moisture analyzer which comprises of a weighing and heating unit to determine a sample's moisture content (infrared). It is also known as a moisture meter or moisture balance. The thermo-gravimetric principle commonly known as the "Loss on Drying" (LOD) principle is the basis for a moisture analyzer's operation. A balancing device and a heating unit make up the moisture analyzer. The initial mass of the sample is recorded and then converted to a percentage of moisture content. After that the sample is heated and dried using a halogen light or other infrared radiator all while its weight is continuously recorded by the integrated balance.