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Loss of bound water by 5 min of chemical dehydration
| Specimens dried in Drierite | Ethanol | Acetone |
|---|---|---|
| First layer of bound water | 2.80 ± 2.49%a | 1.90 ± 0.06%a |
| Second layer of bound water | −3.65 ± 1.15%b | −7.41 ± 0.94%d |
| Third layer of bound water | −16.62 ± 2.02%c | −23.30 ± 2.60%e |
Values are percent gain or loss of bound water in mean ± SD (n = 6). Groups identified by different superscript letters are significantly different (p<0.05).
