Calcium Carbide Reagent for Moisture Testers

MAA-44 Calcium Carbide Reagent for Moisture Testers is used with Gilson’s MA-26X Aqua-Check and Speedy 2000 Moisture Testers. A measured amount of reagent is placed in the unit’s test chamber with a 20g sample and two MAA-47 Pulverizing Steel Balls, where it reacts with moisture to pressurize the chamber. The reagent is sold in a 10lb (4.5kg) can. MAA-43 Empty 1lb Metal Can for Reagent is available separately for taking smaller amounts of reagent into the field for testing. Shipping restrictions apply to this product. Contact us for details.

Features:

• Reacts with water when agitated with sample
• Tests in accordance with ASTM D4944 and AASHTO T 217

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• Calcium Carbide Reagent for Moisture Testers

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