Moisture analyzers are laboratory devices that combine the functions of weighing and moisture analysis. They are essential in chemical, pharmaceutical, and food research, where precise determination of water content in samples is necessary.
Moisture analyzers are equipped with one of three heating elements: infrared IR emitter, halogen lamp, or metal heater.
The MA 5Y.IC moisture analyzer offers four drying profiles: standard, mild, fast, and step.
The drying temperature determines the duration of the process. Its value depends on the type of material. Too low a temperature results in under-drying, unnecessarily extending the measurement time, while too high a temperature causes material burning. The drying temperature for the traditional (oven) method is specified by industry or company standards. If no standards are available, the temperature can be determined experimentally.
The maximum drying temperature for the MA 5Y.IC moisture analyzer is 160°C.
Unlike standard laboratory balances, moisture analyzers are equipped with a heating element (halogen or infrared) that removes moisture from the sample by heating it. The device then calculates the mass after drying and determines the moisture content.