A5TM D 297487 Standard Test Methods for Moisture, Ash, and Organic ...
the moisture removed during air drying as a percentage of the asreceived mass. Grind arepresentative portion of the airdried sample for 1to 2 min in a highspeed blender. Use the ground portion formoisture, ash,nitrogen, cation exchange capacity tests, and the like. Thoroughly mix the airdried, ground sample. Weigh to the nearest 0. ...