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Division 6.1 Method of calculation

United Kingdom

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The loss of mass on drying of the sample, expressed as a percentage by mass, is given by:

m 1 — m 2 m 1 — m 0 100 where:

×

m0

  • mass, in g of the dish and its lid after process 5.2;

    • m1

  • mass, in g of the dish, its lid and the test portion before drying (process 5.3);

    • m2

  • mass, in g of the dish, its lid and the test portion after drying (process 5.4.3 or 5.4.4).

    • Calculate the loss on drying to the nearest 0,01 %.