WATER DETERMINATION METHODS 1. Drying methods 2. Distillation method 3. Chemical methods 4. Spectrometry methods As a general rule in all analyses, choose the fastest simple convenient method which will give results within the desired range of accuracy - savings on time, labor costs, will quickly cover capital expenditure.WATER DETERMINATION METHODS 1. Drying methods 2. Distillation method 3. Chemical methods 4. Spectrometry methods As a general rule in all analyses, choose the fastest simple convenient method which will give results within the desired range of accuracy - savings on time, labor costs, will quickly cover capital expenditure