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Moisture Analyzers
There are many chemicals, products, tests and chemical mixtures that can be compromised by too much moisture being allowed into the process. Many products can experience a lack of integrity if too much or too little moisture is present. It is extremely important to closely watch the moisture levels during product manufacture, storage and transport in these instances. In processes, chemicals and products like these a moisture analyzer is used.
A moisture analyzer is used to measure the moisture content in any given product whether it is organic or synthetic. There are many types of moisture analyzers. For example, some analyzers only measure moisture in gases. Some moisture analyzers have a quicker response time and faster calibration than others.
The measure of moisture can help determine how fresh something is. For example, really fresh coffee has very little moisture. However, the longer it sits the more moisture the coffee grounds soak up from the air. A moisture analyzer can help determine the coffees freshness by helping show how much moisture it contains.
A moisture analyzer is also used in controlled scientific lab situations. Too much dampness can cause mayhem on a scientific experiment or process. It causes problems with the variables that help the lab techs and scientists determine the results. It can skew the actual results.
The determination of moisture is often a critical component in manufacturing processes and quality assurance testing. Trace amounts of moisture must be determined and monitored in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and some plastics. Manufacture of cosmetic products also requires the control of moisture. If there is too much moisture, oftentimes the product will not apply correctly or will fall apart during transport and storage.
Moisture analysis is also used in many kinds of research including agricultural research. It is important to determine moisture in soil samples comparative to how well plants grew or didn’t grow in these environments. Moisture analysis can also be done on seeds and grains to see how much moisture has been retained at scheduled intervals after they have been removed from the plant. It helps agriculturalist determine how to properly store and use the seeds.
In order to use a moisture analyzer, a small sample of the product in question is placed inside a chamber. The chamber weighs the sample and records it. The sample is then heated inside the chamber. During the heating process, the sample is weighed again at scheduled intervals. Once the weight becomes a constant measurement, then the moisture has completely evaporated from the sample. After this is complete, the analyzer computes the moisture content that was evaporated from the sample.
Moisture analyzers are small instruments that are usually easy to use. The size and they way they operate are usually very similar from manufacturer to manufacturer. However, it is important to make sure to purchase the analyzer that will best suit the needs of your application because they can be quite expensive. They can range in price from $1,000 to $10,000 depending on the size and application.