Ignite an empty crucible and cover in the muffle at 600 C, cool in a dessicator, and weigh to the nearest mg. Put about 2 gram sample of air-dried bamboo in the crucible, determine the weight of crucible plus specimen, and place in the drying oven at 103±2o C with the crucible cover removed. Cool in a desiccator and weigh until the weight is constant. Place the crucible and contents in the muffle furnace and ignite until all the carbon is eliminated. Heat slowly at the start to avoid flaming and protect the crucible from strong.
