Calculate the gravimetric moisture content (water content) of a material sample.
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Overview
Moisture content is the quantity of water contained in a material, such as soil, rock, ceramics, fruit, or wood. It is expressed as a ratio, which can range from 0 (completely dry) to the value of the materials' porosity at saturation.
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Pro Tips
The dry mass is usually determined by oven-drying the sample until the weight stops changing.
Always use the same units for both mass measurements.
The dry basis percentage can exceed 100% if the water weighs more than the dry matter.
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Fun Facts
"In some industries, moisture content is measured by electrical conductivity or microwave absorption."
"Timber moisture content is crucial for construction; too much moisture leads to warping as it dries."
