Workflow of the drying oven method
Workflow of the drying oven method
Workflow of the drying oven method
Workflow of the drying oven method

1.     Label the crucibles

2.     Record tare weight

3.     Add sample and record sample weight (wet weight)

4.     Place crucibles in drying oven

5.     After a defined time (e.g. 3 hours), remove the crucibles and place in desiccator to cool to room temperature (up to 30-60 minutes)

6.     Back-weigh the crucibles on the balance

7.     Determine the loss in weight and calculate the percentage moisture content

8.     Create a result report