Step

Temperature range (˚C)

Mass change (%)

Theoretical mass change (%)

Air

1

100 - 170

−9.0

−9.0

2

230 - 310

−53.5

−55.1

3

310 - 600

+ 1.6

+4

Ar

1

80 - 140

−8.9

−9.0

2

200 - 275

−68.6

−65.3