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    This procedure uses a microwave oven to determine the total moisture content of a soil sample by drying it. The wet soil sample is placed in a microwave safe dish and weighed, then dried in short intervals in the microwave until it reaches a constant weight. The final dry weight is used to calculate the percentage of moisture removed from the original wet sample.

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    This procedure uses a microwave oven to determine the total moisture content of a soil sample by drying it. The wet soil sample is placed in a microwave safe dish and weighed, then dried in short intervals in the microwave until it reaches a constant weight. The final dry weight is used to calculate the percentage of moisture removed from the original wet sample.

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    This procedure uses a microwave oven to determine the total moisture content of a soil sample by drying it. The wet soil sample is placed in a microwave safe dish and weighed, then dried in short intervals in the microwave until it reaches a constant weight. The final dry weight is used to calculate the percentage of moisture removed from the original wet sample.

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    This procedure uses a microwave oven to determine the total moisture content of a soil sample by drying it. The wet soil sample is placed in a microwave safe dish and weighed, then dried in short intervals in the microwave until it reaches a constant weight. The final dry weight is used to calculate the percentage of moisture removed from the original wet sample.

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    ASTM D 4643

    ASTM D 4643 - MICROWAVE METHOD OF DRYING SOILS

    Conduct this procedure according to ASTM D 4643.

    SCOPE

    This procedure is used to determine the total moisture content of a soil. The soil is
    dried to remove all free moisture. This test measures the weight of the moisture
    removed from the soil.

    APPARATUS

    Balance, readable to 0.1 g Microwave oven


    Microwave safe dish Oven mitts
    Glass rod, spatula or knife Heat sink

    It is preferable that the microwave oven have a vented chamber. The microwave
    oven shall have a power rating of about 700 watts with variable power control.

    PROCEDURE

    Record all weights to the nearest 0.1 g.

    Weigh a clean and dry microwave safe dish and record the weight as tare weight.

    Determine the sample size needed from the table below.

    Sieve Retaining Not More Recommended


    Than About 10% of Sample Mass of Moist Specimen
    No. 10 (2.0 mm) 100 to 200 g
    No. 4 (4.75 mm) 300 to 500 g
    3/4" (19 mm) 500 to 1000 g

    Place the sample in the container and immediately weigh. Record this weight as wet
    weight.

    Place the container in the microwave oven with a heat sink, set power to defrost
    setting, set timer for 3 minutes and start.* The 3-minute initial time is a minimum.

    * See Notes

    When the microwave oven stops, remove from the oven and weigh to the nearest
    0.1 g and note.

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    ASTM D 4643

    Use a small spatula, glass rod, or knife and carefully mix the soil. Take care not to
    lose any soil.

    Return the container and soil to the oven and reheat for 1 minute. Remove, weigh,
    and again mix with spatula, glass rod, or knife. Repeat this process until a constant
    weight has been achieved.

    Use the final weight to calculate the moisture content. Record this weight as dry
    weight.

    Discard sample after test.

    CALCULATIONS

    Calculate the percent moisture as follows:

    A = [(B – C)/C] x 100

    A = Percent moisture
    B = Mass of original sample
    C = Mass of dry sample

    REPORT

    Report moisture to the nearest 0.1%.

    NOTES

    Initial power setting may be higher than defrost. The proper power setting can
    be determined only through the use of, and experience with a particular
    microwave.

    Soils that are high in moisture and contain a large portion of clay take a
    longer time to dry. Initial heating time for this type of soil may be 12 minutes.
    Care should be taken to reduce cohesive samples to 1/4" particles to speed
    drying and prevent crusting or overheating of the surface while drying the
    interior.

    Constant weight is defined as when further drying will cause less than 0.1% additional
    loss in mass when weighed at specified intervals. Specified weighing interval for
    microwave drying is one minute.

    CALIBRATION

    A calibration check of the equipment should be performed annually as a minimum, or


    whenever damage or repair occurs.

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