Loss on Drying Insights

What is Loss on Drying?

Loss on Drying (LOD) is a method of moisture determination in which a sample is heated, and the weight loss is measured. This weight loss is assumed to be the moisture content of the sample. It is commonly used in pharmaceuticals, food, and other industries to determine the amount of volatile substances, including water, present in a sample.

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What other technologies are related to Loss on Drying?

Loss on Drying Competitor Technologies

Residue on Ignition

Residue on Ignition (ROI) is an alternative method for determining the non-volatile content of a substance. While Loss on Drying measures volatile components removed by heating, ROI measures the non-volatile residue remaining after ignition. Both techniques are used to determine purity or content.

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Loss on Drying Complementary Technologies

FTIR

FTIR spectroscopy identifies the chemical composition of a sample by analyzing its infrared absorption spectrum. This can be complementary to Loss on Drying by providing information about the volatile components being lost, such as identifying them as water or other solvents.

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GC

Gas chromatography (GC) separates and identifies volatile components in a sample. This is complementary to Loss on Drying by providing a detailed analysis of the volatile compounds being lost during the drying process.

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