10095 Validation Studies of the Karl Fischer Reference Method for Moisture in Cotton

Wednesday, January 6, 2010: 3:00 PM
Balcony J (New Orleans Marriott)
Joseph G. Montalvo , USDA-ARS-SRRC
Terri M. Von Hoven , USDA-ARS-SRRC
Thomas North , USDA-ARS-SRRC
Sherwin Cheuk , USDA-ARS-SRRC
Validation studies are presented for the new reference method for moisture in cotton by volumetric Karl Fischer Titration.  The results demonstrate no significant sources of bias in the measurement of water in cotton.