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Hygroscopic equilibrium of cottonseed
Author(s) -
Karon M. L.
Publication year - 1947
Publication title -
journal of the american oil chemists' society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.512
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1558-9331
pISSN - 0003-021X
DOI - 10.1007/bf02642129
Subject(s) - cottonseed , relative humidity , water content , moisture , aeration , humidity , equilibrium moisture content , chemistry , zoology , respiration , food science , botany , biology , meteorology , geography , sorption , geotechnical engineering , organic chemistry , adsorption , engineering
Summary and Conclusion An investigation has been made of the hygroscopic equilibrium of cottonseed over a range of 31% to 93% relative humidity. From 31% to 71% relative humidity the moisture content of cottonseed increased linearly from 6.03% to 10.27%. From 71% to 93% relative humidity the moisture content increased rapidly from 10.27% to 22.19%. When cottonseed was separated into meats and hulls, including linters, it was found that the hulls contained more moisture than the meats. On the basis of these results it is apparent that, when stored cottonseed is aerated, consideration should be given to the effect of local atmospheric conditions. The relative humidity of the air used for aeration can affect the moisture content of the stored seed either favorably or adversely. Although it may temporarily reduce heating by conduction of the heat of respiration, it may increase the moisture content and thus stimulate further respiration and heating.