Methods and apparatus using microwaves for material characteristics measurements

摘要: Methods and apparatus for measurement of the characteristics materials wherein a sample material is placed in an enclosed chamber supplied with microwave energy to volatilize ingredient, such as moisture, sample. The content volatized ingredient determined by weight change, preferably being measured while within chamber, immediately after application energy. Dielectric absorption properties are field measurements, performed moisture removal before volatization other ingredients. Important features relate coupling tray weighing mechanism outside use stirrer stopping at certain position permit accurate monitoring control cut-off purposes.