If the sample contains a high moisture content, microwave drying is the fastest and most effective thermogravimetric method (loss-on-drying principle) for moisture analysis. Developed for measuring moisture content ranging from approx. 8% to 100%, the LMA 200PM performs moisture analysis in a fraction of the time it takes for other thermogravimetric methods. It delivers results between approx. 40–120 seconds on average. With a cylindrical design, a focused emission of microwave energy is channeled vertically through dual apertures at the bottom of the chamber. This concentrates the microwave energy specifically to the sample. During the test, a carousel spins the sample, permitting an even distribution of microwave energy. This prevents hot and cold spots from occurring, a familiar problem with conventional microwave analyzers.