ovendrymenetelmä
The ovendrymenetelmä, or oven-drying method, is a common technique used to determine the moisture content of a sample. This process involves heating the sample in a laboratory oven at a controlled temperature until all free moisture has evaporated. The temperature and duration of drying are critical parameters and are typically specified by standards relevant to the material being tested. For instance, testing methods for wood, grain, or soil will have different prescribed drying conditions.
To perform the ovendrymenetelmä, a sample of known initial weight is placed in a pre-weighed container, often
The moisture content is then calculated as the difference between the initial weight and the final dry