ANKOM 2000 Series - Manual (Page 29)

Operator’s Manual
Rev E 1/14/15
pg. 29
16. Remove the samples from the oven and place them in a Desiccant Pouch.
IMPORTANT
Do NOT use conventional countertop or cabinet desiccators for this part of the analysis.
17. Allow the samples to cool to room temperature. This should take about 10 – 15 minutes.
18. Re-weigh each filter bag immediately after removing from the Desiccant Pouch.
19. Ash all filter bags in pre-weighed crucibles for 2 hours at 600°C ± 15°.
20. Cool the ashed crucibles in a conventional desiccator.
21. Weigh the ashed crucibles to calculate the loss of weight of organic matter (W
3
).