How to check the moisture content of wood without a meter?

Gas chromatography is a technique that can be used to determine the moisture content of wood. This technique involves passing a sample of the wood through a column that is packed with a stationary phase. The stationary phase is a material that has a high affinity for water. As the wood sample passes through the column, the water molecules in the wood are attracted to the stationary phase and are retained. The remaining components of the wood sample, such as cellulose and lignin, are not retained by the stationary phase and elute from the column. The elution time of the water molecules is used to determine the moisture content of the wood.

Gas chromatography is a relatively simple and inexpensive technique that can be used to accurately determine the moisture content of wood. This technique is often used in the construction industry to ensure that wood is dry enough to be used for construction purposes.

Advantages of using gas chromatography to determine the moisture content of wood:

• Accuracy
• Simplicity
• Inexpensive

Disadvantages of using gas chromatography to determine the moisture content of wood:

• Requires a specialized instrument
• Can be time-consuming