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Chee Method

The Chee method uses a calibrated dipper to collect a 40±0.5 g sample of latex, which is coagulated in a dish using a mixture of formic acid and methylated spirit. The coagulum is rolled, washed, pressed, and weighed to determine the dry rubber content by multiplying the wet weight by 0.722.

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Chee Method

The Chee method uses a calibrated dipper to collect a 40±0.5 g sample of latex, which is coagulated in a dish using a mixture of formic acid and methylated spirit. The coagulum is rolled, washed, pressed, and weighed to determine the dry rubber content by multiplying the wet weight by 0.722.

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CHEE METHOD

The Chee method: A dipper calibrated to deliver 40±0.5 g of field latex is used. This
is immersed slowly in a representative sample of latex. One dipper full of latex is
drawn out gently and transferred to a coagulating dish. A mixture of ten parts by
volume of 10% formic acid and 90% parts by volume of methylated spirit is used for
the quick coagulation of latex. The coagulum is fed through a pair of rollers a number
of times at different gap settings. The coagulum is washed and pressed between
blotting paper to remove as much water as possible, before it is weighed on a
“Goldsmiths” balance. The dry rubber content (DRC) of the latex is obtained by
multiplying the wet weight of the coagulum by a factor of 0.722 (Peries and Fernando
1983).

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