1.1 This method covers the determination of total weight basismoisture in the analysis sample of particulate wood fuel. Theparticulate wood fuel may be sanderdust, sawdust, pellets, greentree chips, hogged fuel, or other type particulate wood fuel havinga maximum particle volume of 16.39 cm (1 in. ). Itis used for calculating other analytical results to a dry basis.Moisture, when determined as herein described, may be used toindicate yields on processes, to provide the basis for purchasingand selling, or to establish burning characteristics.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard. The values given in parentheses are for informationonly.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safetyproblems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of theuser of this standard to establish appropriate safety and healthpractices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitationsprior to use.