The loss on ignition is illustrated by the image below. Two essential parameters are needed to calculate the loss on ignition: weight before firing (m1) and weight after firing (m2).
The formula to calculate loss on ignition:
LOI = 100((m1Â – m2)/m1)
Where:
LOI = Loss On Ignition
m1Â = Weight before Firing
m2Â = Weight after Firing
Let’s solve an example;
Find the loss on ignition when the weight before firing is 22 and the weight after firing is 11.
This implies that;
m1 = Weight before Firing = 22
m2 = Weight after Firing = 11
LOI = 100((m1Â – m2)/m1)
LOI = 100((22 – 11)/22)
So, LOI = 100(11/22)
LOI = 100(0.5)
LOI = 50
Therefore, the loss on ignition is 50%.
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How to Calculate Loss on Ignition With Nickzom Calculator
Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia is capable of calculating the loss on ignition.
To get the answer and workings of the loss on ignition using the Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia. First, you need to obtain the app.
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Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Materials and Metallurgical under Engineering.
Now, Click on Refractories under Materials and Metallurgical
Now, Click on Loss on Ignition under Refractories
The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the loss on ignition according to the respective parameter which is the Weight before Firing (m1) and Weight after Firing (m2).
Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Weight before Firing (m1) is 22 and Weight after Firing (m2) is 11.
Finally, Click on Calculate
As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the loss on ignition and presents the formula, workings and steps too.
