A Halogen Moisture Analyzer is a commonly used instrument to measure the moisture content in a sample.

The following is a detailed introduction to the halogen moisture meter:

How it works
The working principle of the halogen moisture meter is based on halogen lamp technology. The instrument uses heat energy radiated by heating and a halogen lamp to evaporate the water in the sample and measure the amount of water evaporated, thereby determining the moisture content in the sample. The light emitted by halogen lamps has high energy and can accelerate the evaporation process of water.

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Method of operation
In general, the operation of moisture measurement using halogen moisture meter is as follows:

Prepare the instrument: Connect the halogen moisture meter to the power supply and turn on the switch to ensure the instrument is ready.

Sample preparation: Place the sample to be tested in the sample container and record the mass or volume of the sample.

Placement of the sample: Place the container containing the sample in the measuring chamber or sample compartment of the instrument, ensuring good contact with the instrument.

Set parameters: according to the characteristics of the sample, set the appropriate heating temperature, heating time and other parameters.

Start measurement: By pressing the start button or initiating the corresponding operation of the measurement process, the instrument will perform the heating and moisture measurements.

Display results: After the measurement is completed, the instrument will display the results of the measured moisture content.

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Notes
The following matters should be noted when using halogen moisture meter:

Operate and handle the instrument correctly according to instrument requirements and guidelines to ensure accurate measurement results.

During operation, follow the safe operation guide of the instrument, especially the safety precautions related to the heating components.

The sample container should be clean, dry, and in good contact with the instrument to ensure the accuracy of the measurement.

Attention needs to be paid to the nature and condition of the samples, and some samples may need to be pretreated or other measurement methods selected.

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Field of application
Halogen moisture meters are widely used in many fields, including but not limited to:

Food and beverage industry: used to measure the moisture content of food, grain, coffee, tea, dairy products, fruit and vegetable samples.

Chemical and pharmaceutical industry: used to measure the moisture content of chemical reagents, drugs, apis, solvents and other samples.

Building materials and pulp industry: used to measure moisture content in concrete, gypsum, paper, pulp and other materials.

Environmental monitoring: used to measure moisture content in soil, wastewater, waste and other samples.

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Standard of reference
The use of halogen moisture meter can refer to the following standards or methods:

ASTM D644: Standard Test Method for Moisture Content of Paper and Paperboard by Oven Drying.

ISO 287: Paper and board — Determination of moisture content of a lot — Oven drying method.

GB/T 1037: Determination of moisture content of paper, board, and pulp.

AOAC Official Method 934.01: Moisture in Foods.

USP General Chapter < 921> Water Determination.

It should be noted that the specific reference standards may vary depending on the samples tested and the required industry regulations. Therefore, in specific applications, the applicable standards or methods should be selected according to the tested samples and industry requirements.