Table 7 Values of ash, moisture, and volatiles as well as carbon contents as measures for using TGA
From: Quantification and characterization of cocoa pod husks for electricity generation in Uganda
| Property | Average value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1.57 |
| % moisture | 12.58 |
| % volatile matter | 62.51 |
| % analytical ash | 10.88 |
| %volatiles on dry basis | 70.35 |
| % ash on dry basis | 12.26 |
| Mass of moisture (mg) | 1.38 |
| Mass of volatile (mg) | 0.39 |
| Mass of ash (mg) | 0.18 |
| % fired carbon in sample | 16.74 |