Moisture Balances

Moisture balances are scientific tools used to calculate the sample's moisture content. The sample is weighed both before and after drying, and the difference in weight is used to determine how much moisture is there. A heated chamber and a sensitive balance are the standard components of these instruments. The sample is put in the heating chamber on a tiny plate or tray. The sample is then progressively dried out as the moisture evaporates after which the heating element is turned on. Throughout the drying process, the sample's weight is continuously measured by moisture balances until it reaches a constant weight.