What is a Wood moisture meter?

It is a device that can easily measure the moisture content of wood. Another method for measuring the moisture content of wood is the total dry method. The weight of wood dried at 105 ° C until there is no change in weight is called the total dry weight, and the moisture content can be calculated by calculating this using the weight of the wood before drying. Moisture content = (weight before drying-total dry weight) / total dry weight ✖ 100 (%) The moisture content of the total dry method is calculated to make it easier to understand the changes in the properties of wood. It is important to know the exact amount of water because wood has a great influence on shrinkage and swelling, weight, strength and durability depending on the water content.

Application of Wood moisture meter

Wood is heavy and low in strength when it has a lot of water, so when it dries, it can be used as a building material for houses. High water content leads to the development of discoloring fungi and rotting fungi. If wood that has not been dried sufficiently is processed, it may cause distortion and cracks, so proper moisture management is essential, and proper construction management will lead to a long life of the building. Moisture in wood is a very important control item because it is also used to control the water content of wood chips for fuel for power generation and has a great impact on power generation efficiency.

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