Inventors:
Jimmy Droit - Glendale AZ, US
Glen Johnson - Mesa AZ, US
Patrick Harvey - Scottsdale AZ, US
International Classification:
G01N021/72
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for testing materials according to various aspects of the present invention comprises an oven and a control system. The oven is configured to receive a test material for testing and expose the test material to heat to promote drying and/or ashing. The control system receives data, such as, temperature data from the oven and change of weight of the test material, and controls the temperature in the oven accordingly.