Ash was estimated in the sample of hay, and the records were as follows, note that the moisture is 18%. Weight of crucible = 14 g Weight of crucible + sample = 15.2 g Weight of crucible + ash = 14.1 g Calculate: i. Ash percentage according to the fresh material ii. Ash percentage according to the dry matter iii. Organic matter percentage according to the dry matter iv. Organic matter percentage according to the fresh material

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Ash was estimated in the sample of hay, and the records were as follows, note that the moisture is 18%.

Weight of crucible = 14 g

Weight of crucible + sample = 15.2 g

Weight of crucible + ash = 14.1 g

Calculate:

i. Ash percentage according to the fresh material

ii. Ash percentage according to the dry matter

iii. Organic matter percentage according to the dry matter

iv. Organic matter percentage according to the fresh material

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