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Title: A RESISTANCE TECHNIQUE FOR DETERMINING MOISTURE CONTENT IN NATIVE AND THERMOPLASTIC STARCH

Author
item Finkenstadt, Victoria
item Willett, Julious

Submitted to: Great Lakes Regional American Chemical Society Symposium
Publication Type: Abstract Only
Publication Acceptance Date: 3/18/2003
Publication Date: 5/31/2003
Citation: FINKENSTADT, V.L., WILLETT, J.L. A RESISTANCE TECHNIQUE FOR DETERMINING MOISTURE CONTENT IN NATIVE AND THERMOPLASTIC STARCH. GREAT LAKES REGIONAL AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY SYMPOSIUM. 2003. Abstract p. 75.

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: This technique, using direct-current resistance, allows the accurate determination of moisture content in native and thermoplastic starch. It uses available technology and conforms to established industry standards. It can be used to measure the moisture content of homogeneous powders, pellets and films. The accuracy of the method is within acceptable variance for water-sensitive materials containing 1-20% moisture content.