A moisture balance, also called a moisture analyzer, measures the amount of moisture in a substance. This is particularly helpful in food processing labs as the amount of moisture can be an indicator of freshness and quality for some foods. These analyzers are also commonly used in environmental, pharmaceutical, and materials science labs. There are several techniques that may be used to measure moisture. Some techniques used include measuring water vapor released following combustion of the sample, measuring the difference in weight after removal of moisture from the sample, and measuring the equilibrium of water vapor of the sample in a closed system. Some things to take into consideration when purchasing a moisture balance include capacity, precision, speed, method of measurement, software, and whether the samples to be measured come in solid or liquid form.
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| Company | PCE Americas Inc. | PCE Americas Inc. | PCE Americas Inc. | PCE Americas Inc. |
| Item | Soil Moisture Meter PCE-SMM 1 | Building Moisture Meter PCE-PMI 4 | Moisture Analyzer PCE-GMM 10 | Moisture Analyzing Balance PCE-MA 110 |
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| Catalog Number | PCE-SMM 1 | PCE-PMI 4 | PCE-GMM 10 | PCE-MA 110 |
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| Description | PCE-SMM 1 is a soil moisture meter ideal for use in agriculture, crop science, horticulture, botany, landscaping, gardening and environmental testing applications. This portable handheld moisture meter or analyzer measures soil moisture or humidity quickly, easily and accurately. | The building moisture meter is a measuring device for nondestructive moisture measurement on concrete and screed. Here, the spring electrodes of the building moisture meter are pressed onto the surface to be tested. Within seconds, the building moisture meter will show the moisture content to the The building moisture meter is a measuring device for nondestructive moisture measurement on concrete and screed. Here, the spring electrodes of the building moisture meter are pressed onto the surface to be tested. Within seconds, the building moisture meter will show the moisture content to the operator. Different scales are already stored in the building moisture meter for a wide variety of surfaces. These are available to the operator directly from the building moisture meter. As another special feature, the building moisture meter has an automatic shutdown. This feature automatically shuts off the meter if the building moisture meter is not used for 5 minutes. This prevents a sudden discharge of the battery in the building moisture meter. Another function of the building moisture meter is the Max HOLD function. This feature only displays the highest reading to the operator.
- IRelative scale: 0 ... 100%
- For measuring the moisture in concrete and screed
- Numeric and graphical view
- Eight spring electrodes are used for the measurement
... Read More | The grain moisture meter PCE-GMM 10 is a compact moisture analyzer for up to 17 different cereals. This grain moisture meter is an important tool in mills, granaries or in processing industries of cereals and legumes. The cereal moisture meter helps to protect against storage, processing or buying The grain moisture meter PCE-GMM 10 is a compact moisture analyzer for up to 17 different cereals. This grain moisture meter is an important tool in mills, granaries or in processing industries of cereals and legumes. The cereal moisture meter helps to protect against storage, processing or buying and selling the bulk material before spoiling, due to high humidity. The garden moisture meter requires only a very small sample volume to measure the moisture content. Within a short time, the grain moisture is shown on the display. The operation of the grain moisture meter is done via the 4 buttons. The test device is operated with a 9V block battery. Due to its compact dimensions, the grain moisture meter can be used very easily for whole grain.
Features:- For 17 cereals
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Small amount of sample
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Temperature compensation: automatic
... Read More | PCE-MA 110 is a halogen moisture balance that functions on the gravimetric or loss on drying (LOD) principle. The moisture balance uses the halogen method to dry the material sample. The moisture balance determines moisture content based on the weight difference before and after the drying procedurePCE-MA 110 is a halogen moisture balance that functions on the gravimetric or loss on drying (LOD) principle. The moisture balance uses the halogen method to dry the material sample. The moisture balance determines moisture content based on the weight difference before and after the drying procedure. Calibration of the moisture balance can be performed at any time using the automatic calibration function and the included 100 g weight.
Features:- Weighing range: 0.01 g ... 110 g / 0.0035 ... 3.88 oz
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Weighing resolution or readability: 0.1 g / 10 mg
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Moisture content measuring range: 0 ... 100%
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Moisture content resolution or readability: 0.1%
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Adjustable drying time and temperature
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Memory stores up to 15 drying profiles
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| Method | Inquire | Inquire | Inquire | Loss on drying |
| Measuring Range | 0 ... 50 % | Inquire | 4.5 to 40% | 0 to 100% humidity, 0.01 to 100 g |
| Temperature Range | Inquire | Inquire | 0 to 40 °C ,32 to 104 °F | 40 to 199°C, 104 to 390°F, adjustable |
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