Lab 7 Question 2a

Anyone else have ideas as to why we chose loss on ignition method? I could only come up with it being potentially cheaper than dry combustion since a special induction furnace isn't used and it can be safer than wet combustion since acids are not used.

I'm thinking maybe the product of ash that can be used for elemental analysis might be a bonus but I'm not 100% sure. If any of you have any other ideas I'd love to hear them! thanks!

Hi Matthew,
I was hoping that someone else will be willing to share their ideas, but alas...... they are all quiet. But you are definitely on the right track with your reasoning.
Maja