Question: (KB.3) Equilibrium moisture content data for bentonite and powder kept at 20C in various relative humidity (RH) levels are given in the table below. bentonite

 (KB.3) Equilibrium moisture content data for bentonite and powder kept at

(KB.3) Equilibrium moisture content data for bentonite and powder kept at 20C in various relative humidity (RH) levels are given in the table below. bentonite RH, % EMC, % wb 0 0 30 5.0 40 8.0 55 15.0 75 32.0 84 46.0 powder RH, % EMC, % wb 10 1.0 25 2.0 45 4.0 60 7.0 82 15.0 90 20.0 A 300 g sample of powder at 15% initial moisture content wb (wet basis) was mixed with 450 g sample of bentonite which initial moisture content was at 20% wb and the mixture was sealed in a plastic bag and stored at 20C. Determine: a) the final moisture content of the powder-bentonite mixture, and b) the final moisture content of individual components

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