Lab glossary
Loss on drying (LOD)
The percentage loss in mass of a sample after drying under specified conditions. It includes water and any other volatile matter.
- Also: LOD
Where you will meet this term
- InstrumentKarl Fischer Titrator (Volumetric)
- InstrumentHot Air Oven
- InstrumentVacuum Oven
- InstrumentMoisture Analyser (Halogen / IR LOD Balance)
- Test methodLoss on Drying (Oven Method)
- Test methodSpecific Optical Rotation (Raw Materials)
- Test methodSulphated Ash / Residue on Ignition
- CalibrationHot air oven: Temperature accuracy
- CalibrationVacuum oven: Temperature accuracy