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Bomb Calorimetry is used to determine energy values.

• The feed or feces sample is formed into a pellet and placed in the bomb.
• The pellet is in contact with the wire connecting to an outside electrical source.
• The bomb is charged with many atmospheres if oxygen.
• The bomb sits in exactly 1000 g of water, which will collect the heat produced.
• An initial thermometer reading is recorded.
• The bomb is set off, burning the sample, heating the water.
• A final thermometer reading is taken, and the calories produced can be calculated.

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