Reliable moisture information is essential for testing soils, sand, aggregates, ores, and other materials. For testing done in field conditions, devices must often be limited to equipment that is portable and does not require external power to operate. Gas Pressure Moisture Testers meet all these needs perfectly. The test can be conducted in just a few minutes at any location, no power source is required, the results are accurate and widely accepted, and the entire kit packs into a compact, sturdy carrying case.
For decades, the gas-pressure method for moisture determination has been a proven method to accurately and quickly determine the moisture content of nonreactive materials with a particle size of up to 20mm, in locations where its not always practical to install an oven or transport samples. This method meets ASTM D specifications and is easily and directly correlated to oven-dry moistures.
These gas pressure moisture devices work as pressure vessels to contain and measure the chemical reaction resulting from combining the moist sample with pulverized calcium carbonate. The reagent reacts with available water in the sample, and the sensitive gauge measures gas pressure in the sealed chamber.
*This procedure is outlined in detail in the ASTM/AASHTO test methods.
What Are the Benefits?
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TheThe Gilson Aqua-Check Moisture Tester or the Speedy Moisture Tester are both acceptable for moisture determinations. The U.S.A. manufactured Aqua-Check and the imported Speedy Moisture Tester meets the requirements of standardized test methods. Gas Pressure Moisture Testers make moisture determinations fast, accurate, and simple.
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Overview
The calcium carbide method is one of the most accurate and reliable methods of moisture testing, as the results do not just indicate the moisture levels for the surface of the screed, but it also provides an accurate measurement of the moisture present in the screed to a depth of up to 50% of its thickness.
How its done?
The calcium carbide test is carried out on site using a portable system containing a vessel or flask with a pressure gauge and a weighing scale. To conduct the test, a sample of the installed screed is removed from a depth of approximately 50% of the actual screed depth.
The removed sample is then weighed accurately and entered into a vacuum flask, along with a reagent, and shaken to mix the reagent with the sample. The free moisture in the sample reacts with the reagent to liberate acetylene gas, which leads to a rise in the pressure in the flask. The rise in pressure will be proportionate to the amount of free moisture in the sample, and the readings can be read directly from the pressure gauge as CM%.
Why is it done?
Though there are general guidelines about the drying time required for different screeds, the actual drying time can vary depending on the formulation of the screed, screed depth and external site conditions.
Laying the final floor finish before the screed has lost all its residual moisture can later lead to dampness issues, rippling and lifting of vinyl and mould problems, and it can be expensive to lift and replace the flooring once the final floor finish is laid. Carrying out an accurate moisture content assessment at the end of the screeds drying period can help to make sure the screed is actually dry enough to take on the final floor finish. This is crucial to ensuring the quality and durability of the screed and the flooring, and can help avoid expensive remedial measures that arise from dampness issues.
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