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ASTM D6403-99(2014)

Historical Reaffirmation

Standard Test Method for Determining Moisture in Raw and Spent Materials

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1.1 This test method is intended for use in determining the moisture content in raw and spent materials that are extracted for tannin analysis. The moisture content of the sample is operationally defined to be equal to the weight loss experienced as a result of the evaporation which occurs in the drying oven.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.


5.1 This test method is used to determine the moisture content of materials (raw or spent) that are to be extracted for tannin analysis. The value obtained for moisture content by this test method is used to calculate the results of the other analyses on this material to a moisture-free basis.

5.2 The specimens are obtained from the material prepared for extraction in Practice D6405.

5.3 Tanning materials contain moisture in varying amounts, depending both on the nature of the material and on the climatic conditions, therefore sampling must be carried out as quickly as is consistent with thoroughness in order to avoid changes in moisture content.

5.4 Negative errors may occur in the moisture determination because under the conditions of this method there may be retention of moisture by certain components (for example, hydrated salts or water bound to organic structures) of the raw or spent material or because of oxidation of other components (for example, tannins) of the raw or spent material.

5.5 Positive errors may occur in the moisture determination because under the conditions of this test method there may be volatilization of certain components of the raw or spent material other than water.

5.6 It is known that other factors can also affect the quantity of volatile matter (moisture) released by the specimen. These factors include but are not limited to: particle size of the test specimen, quantity of test specimen, oven temperature, exposure time in the oven, shape of the specimen container, and type of oven (for example, gravity or mechanical convection) used.

5.7 Because of the possibility of unknown errors in this test method it is essential that the method be followed exactly in order to obtain reproducible results both among specimens within a laboratory and for analyses between laboratories.

SDO ASTM: ASTM International
Document Number D6403
Publication Date Nov. 1, 2014
Language en - English
Page Count 3
Revision Level 99(2014)
Supercedes
Committee D31.01
Publish Date Document Id Type View
May 10, 1999 D6403-99 Revision
Dec. 1, 2020 D6403-99R20 Reaffirmation
Nov. 1, 2014 D6403-99R14 Reaffirmation
April 1, 2009 D6403-99R09 Reaffirmation
April 1, 2004 D6403-99R04 Reaffirmation